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| − | Glasgow Zine Library is a self-publishing library, archive, and community space based in Govanhill, Glasgow, UK. | + | Glasgow Zine Library is a self-publishing library, archive, and community space based in Govanhill, Glasgow, UK. Established in 2018, their collection holds over 1000 zines. |
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| + | Their address is Glasgow Zine Library, 32-34 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN | ||
They host a year-round programme of events, along with the annual [[Glasgow Zine Fest]] | They host a year-round programme of events, along with the annual [[Glasgow Zine Fest]] | ||
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | Glasgow Zine Library came out of Glasgow Zine Fest, which began in 2014. | ||
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| + | ==Collection Policy and Donations== | ||
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| + | Glasgow Zine Library has an official collection policy[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p6SSSjh5E0ougkWbOn0uOJJQhXDgZG-R/edit]. They will not accept zines that perpetuate or contribute to racism, sexism, homophobia, biphobia or transphobia. They are keen to collect zines which are by LBGTQ people, people of colour, working class people, disabled people, or women, and zines on Scottish politics, feminism, local interest, sex and relationships, and mental health. | ||
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| + | They welcome any donations, but do not guarantee they'll be displayed in the library. | ||
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| + | They are also collecting an archive of zine and DIY culture, including zine fest and zine maker ephemera, badges, flyers, posters, merch, leaflets etc. | ||
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| + | Physical zine donations can be sent to : | ||
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| + | Glasgow Zine Library | ||
| + | 636 Cathcart Road | ||
| + | Glasgow | ||
| + | G42 8AA | ||
| + | ==Glasgow Zine Fest== | ||
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| + | [[Glasgow Zine Fest]] has been running annually since 2014. In 2020 and 2021 they ran virtual fairs due to the Covid-19 pandemic. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | *https://glasgowzinelibrary.com | ||
| + | *https://www.facebook.com/glasgowzinelib | ||
[[Category:Zine Library]][[Category:UK Zine Libraries]] | [[Category:Zine Library]][[Category:UK Zine Libraries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:07, 23 August 2023
Glasgow Zine Library is a self-publishing library, archive, and community space based in Govanhill, Glasgow, UK. Established in 2018, their collection holds over 1000 zines.
Their address is Glasgow Zine Library, 32-34 Albert Road, Glasgow, G42 8DN
They host a year-round programme of events, along with the annual Glasgow Zine Fest
History
Glasgow Zine Library came out of Glasgow Zine Fest, which began in 2014.
Collection Policy and Donations
Glasgow Zine Library has an official collection policy[1]. They will not accept zines that perpetuate or contribute to racism, sexism, homophobia, biphobia or transphobia. They are keen to collect zines which are by LBGTQ people, people of colour, working class people, disabled people, or women, and zines on Scottish politics, feminism, local interest, sex and relationships, and mental health.
They welcome any donations, but do not guarantee they'll be displayed in the library.
They are also collecting an archive of zine and DIY culture, including zine fest and zine maker ephemera, badges, flyers, posters, merch, leaflets etc.
Physical zine donations can be sent to :
Glasgow Zine Library 636 Cathcart Road Glasgow G42 8AA
Glasgow Zine Fest
Glasgow Zine Fest has been running annually since 2014. In 2020 and 2021 they ran virtual fairs due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
