Libraries Live Journal - Journal - Page 1
Action Research
Choosing this approach
Action research is about asking
questions whilst doing. In this case,
artist’s fact finding about each library,
the local area and the communities
whilst skill sharing and making together.
The purpose of the residencies was to
explore the potential for libraries to
become increasingly active, creative
spaces that embrace, celebrate & inspire
positive change.
This meant a series of exploratory
workshops, trying new things, learning
new skills and making new connections
through the sharing of stories.
This action research has resulted in
a direct artistic commission for each
library. Each commission is rooted
in a sense of place by the people who
manage that library and the people that
share it.
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Wanting to return the narrative of
libraries from that of spaces of closure
and cuts to exciting places that change
how we see the world; this cross-county
project has created a touring exhibition
to celebrate the creativity and learning
of each library.
To accompany this booklet, a film made
by Geoff Broadway shows live footage of
the residencies in action:
https://vimeo.com/339651462