This report was inspired by foundational course material and an article I came across earlier this summer, “Towards a Librarianship of the Future: Fostering Cultural Adaptation to Climate Change” by Nora Zahn, which appears on my favorite online open access library journal, In the Library with the Lead Pipe. Please find my Inspiration Report here.
Hi @janem,
What a beautiful report, both in subject matter and presentation. Here in Toronto, they have just begun the renovation of the Dawes Road branch which will include an Indigenous focused design and accentuate Indigenous culture.
https://www.canadianarchitect.com/dawes-road-library-community-hub/
https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/renovations/dawes-road-branch-renovation.jsp
The question about using air conditioning to preserve books when the same air conditioning is contributing to climate change is a tough one. As library staff, we get training about Indigenous Competencies but it is a difficult subject because no one is going to give up property rights and generations of people suffer and the damage continues. Looking at this through the lens of the hyperlinked library might be helpful – because it is a lens of empathy, compassion, kindness, and hopefully that leads to healing.
@daisychia
Jane,
What a beautifully inspired inspiration report! I particularly enjoyed reading through the examples you provided — Those spaces are stunning and the services truly embrace the concept of wholehearted librarianship. Thank you for sharing!
@janem Great presentation and I loved how the medicine wheel was adapted to reflect the Canadian library framework.l. Also one of the rooms with the green carpet looks a lot like grass, which I love to see that level of detail and thoughtfulness put into spaces. It shows that librarians are leading with their heart and empathy. What’s your opinion of digitizing collections for future preservation? Are there concerns that if this happens, then there’s no need for climate controlled storage?