Today is Power Up Your Library Day (#poweredlibraries), a day to promote science, technology, arts, and math (STEAM). Working in the archives, you are surrounded by all of these. One of the first duties of archivists is to protect the records we hold. One of the ways we do this is by monitoring the temperatureContinue reading “STEAM in the Archives”
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New Artwork in the Stairwells!
It\’s been a little noisy in the library this week. That\’s because soundproofing materials are being installed in the stairwell. Even better though, the soundproofing panels double as the backdrop for art work designed by Fine Arts Assistant Professor Chris Ireland\’s Introduction to Digital Media class this past spring. The stairwells will be blocked offContinue reading “New Artwork in the Stairwells!”
Dance for Art!
What would life be like without art? We would dress without style, simply utilitarian in purpose. What would our houses look like? They would be drab without color or architectural interest. We’d have no need for ornamentation or decorations. What would we do to entertain ourselves? We’d have no music, no paintings, no sculptures, and no dancing. Continue reading “Dance for Art!”
Altered books
\”2010 Altered Books / TSCPL display\” by Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library I know donating books isn\’t always an option or even a good idea (think about things like outdated medical textbooks – would you be comfortable with your doctor using information from one of them on you?). I think altered book art can beContinue reading “Altered books”
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