Inclusive Collections, Inclusive Libraries is an RLUK programme of events that aims to foster conversation around decolonisation and inclusive practice in collecting, describing, presenting, and engaging with content in research library collections. It seeks to raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges of dealing with, contextualising, and engaging with offensive collections while also identifying and sharing examples of good practice.

‘Re-entangling the visual archive’: lessons from working with visual artists at Cambridge University Libraries

Tuesday 23 September, 11:00 – 12:00 (BST), 12:00 – 13:00 (CEST/SAST), 13:00 – 14:00 (EEST), 06:00 – 07:00 (EDT), 18:00 – 19:00 (AWST/CST), 22:00 - 23:00 (AEST)

This talk will provide practical reflections on a recent project which brought together a group of visual artists from Zambia to explore methods of creative intervention and new ways to engage with archival material, particularly problematic colonial-era collections. The speakers will reflect on the project’s artistic outputs as well as sharing their learnings from collaborating outside the library’s ‘traditional’ or ‘typical’ user bases. The speakers will also discuss the administrative effort required to support creative practice research collaborations.

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This event will be held virtually via Zoom. Attendees will receiving joining details the day before and 30 minutes before the event. Please ensure email addresses are entered correctly during registration (you should receive a confirmation email soon after registering) and check junk folders if no emails are received.