This Is Who We Are: 30 Years of Transformations

Turning 30 has put us in reflective mood! And we’re eager to share what we’re learning with anyone who’s interested in our work or who’s also working with individuals and communities to challenge inequality. 

This Is Who We Are: 30 Years of Transformations, Thursday 3rd November, 6pm to 7:30pm, GWL, Free

At this talk you’ll hear from researchers from Strathclyde University and Library colleagues about some of the “special ingredients” that make GWL a transformative environment for those who access it.

The research team from Strathclyde University, Kathy Hamilton, Holly Porteous, Sarah Edwards and Juliette Wilson, will present some of the findings from a 2 year project which culminated in March 2022.  Their research included hours of delving into our archive, dozens of interviews, attending events, and gathering creative responses to answer the following questions:

What impact has GWL had on individuals, groups and communities in the past 30 years?

Which “special ingredients” contribute to making GWL a transformative environment for the people who access it?

What can be learnt from GWL’s approach to women’s empowerment, inclusion and wellbeing? 

As well as hearing from the research team, GWL staff and volunteers will talk about their work in relation to GWL’s “special ingredients”.

“They [GWL] have really given me the belief that thing can change because I can see that they’ve done it and I want to part of it with them”. Research participant, from the report “The Transformative Space of the Library”

We’ll also offer a short tour of the building for those who haven’t had one yet.

For more information about the research please visit: womenslibrary.org.uk/2022/03/25/transformations-blog/

This is one of our ‘Take Part’ events this autumn! (‘Attend’ events mean you can listen or look in and enjoy the event with no pressure to join in, though there will likely be opportunities to chat too! ‘Take Part’ events involve a bit more activity or participation on your part, you are of course still welcome to do so as little or as much as you would like to.)

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.