The National Museum of Roller Derby is the UK’s first permanent collection of ephemera and memorabilia relating to the sport of Women’s Flat Track Roller Derby. January 2019’s NMRD Object of the month is ‘Get yer skates on’, a feature in the Student Newspaper from 2010 introducing the sport.
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Rare Artemisia Gentileschi Self Portrait to Tour to GWL in March 2019
While unveiling the newest addition to the national collection, the National Gallery also revealed some exciting plans for her future that we’re delighted to be a part of.
‘Find Your Place’ by Katalina Watt
‘Find Your Place’ by Katalina Watt was written during the Autumn series of ‘Secret Garden’ creative writing workshops, run by Glasgow Women’s Library in partnership with Edinburgh Art Festival.
Ethical Gift Ideas from GWL
The festive season is fast approaching and we’ve put together a list of the perfect ethical presents that you can buy from your favourite library, museum and archive. All the items […]
Job Vacancy: Development Worker
The deadline for applications for this post has now passed.
We are seeking a committed, creative individual who can embrace a new challenging role within our dynamic team. This new role will build on the innovative work taking place at Glasgow Women’s Library, and will be specifically focussed on adding capacity and working alongside both the GWL Collections Team (Museum Curator, Archivist and Librarian) and other staff team members developing and delivering the programming of events.
GWL’s Adele Patrick Embarks on a Clore Leadership Fellowship
GWL Creative Development Manager Adele Patrick is taking a sabbatical to embark on a Clore Leadership Fellowship. Here she tells us about the programme and what taking part means to her.
Widening Access to Digital Resources Internship
Applications are now open for an internship we’ll be hosting later on in the year and into 2019 (6 months part time), funded by the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities. The programme is open to arts and humanities PhD students in Scotland, regardless of funding source.
“You are looking at a roaring dyke” – Remembering Jackie Forster
Placement student Morna McMurtry has been working with the GWL Collections team and the Lesbian Archive. Here she remembers activist Jackie Forster.
Glasgow Women’s Library: Museum of the Year for so many
An update from GWL in the wake of the Art Fund Museum of the Year 2018 results.
Great Wee Listens Episode 1: A Room of One’s Own
One of our amazing volunteers, Jessica Secmezsoy-Urquhart, has researched and created the very first episode of our Great Wee Listens podcast. In this episode, Jessica charts the history of women’s libraries […]