• Exploring 'inspiration' and the library's potential role in the creative process - conference presentation

    Author(s):
    Cait Peterson (see profile)
    Date:
    2019
    Group(s):
    CityLIS
    Subject(s):
    Art--Study and teaching, Creative ability, Information behavior, Library science, Information science
    Item Type:
    Conference paper
    Conf. Title:
    ARLIS UK & Ireland Art Libraries Society
    Conf. Org.:
    University of Glasgow
    Conf. Loc.:
    Glasgow, United Kingdom
    Conf. Date:
    Monday 15 - Wednesday 17 July 2019
    Tag(s):
    Creative process, inspiration, Art education, Art librarianship, Creativity, Information behaviour, Library and information science
    Permanent URL:
    http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/vf1j-vj11
    Abstract:
    The library and information science literature on artists and designers shows that ‘inspiration’ is a crucial information need. This talk will explore how art and design libraries can help their patrons to understand, find, and foster inspiration. However, what is really meant by ‘inspiration’, and how is it found? I will be discussing some of the historical, cultural, and psychological conceptions of ‘inspiration’. Looking at the Library and Information Science literature on information behaviour, there are multiple areas of research that could be applied to finding inspiration, including browsing, Information Encountering, satisficing, and the importance of serendipity. I will be discussing these behaviours and how they can help in finding inspiration. Finally, the presentation will offer some practical ideas for how art and design libraries can help their patrons’ creativity and inspiration through sessions, resources, systems, and space.
    Notes:
    This conference presentation is accompanied by a the text of the talk.
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    Last Updated:
    4 years ago
    License:
    Attribution-NonCommercial
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