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Growing Roots: Collecting with a sense of place
Thursday, 13th July, 2023, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Free
How does a sense of place shape museums and collections? This event considers what it means to be a local or national museum and library.
Growing Roots: Collecting with a sense of place, Thursday 13th July, 5:30pm to 6:30pm, GWL, Free
What ethics of land, place, belonging, and community shape the collection of objects and curation of exhibits? Join Dr Roxani Krystalli of the University of St Andrews as she speaks to Dr Sarah Laurenson, Principal Curator of Modern and Contemporary History at National Museums Scotland, and Adele Patrick, Co-Founder and Director, Creative Development, Leadership, and Engagement at Glasgow Women’s Library to discuss these fascinating questions. This event is made possible with support from the Scotland’s Future Series at the University of St Andrews.
Booking
The event is free and open to all. To attend, please book below and we will share an email invitation with you. If you would like to make a donation to Glasgow Women’s Library, you can do so here.
Accessibility
Glasgow Women’s Library is wheelchair accessible, with lifts to the first floor and the Mezzanine Floor. We have accessible toilets and all the bathrooms are individual closed stalls and are gender neutral. Our larger Events Space is fitted with an induction loop. A portable induction loop is also available.
Find more information on Accessibility at GWL or contact us and we will be very happy to offer assistance.
