women in london

Project: The Women’s Library Treasures Exhibition

Aim: Develop and deliver an exhibition which celebrates the 10th anniversary of the opening of The Women’s Library.

February 2012 sees the 10th anniversary of the opening of The Women’s Library on its current site at London Metropolitan University. This anniversary exhibition offers an exciting opportunity for the Library to showcase its exceptional collections by celebrating the diverse stories they tell and highlighting the unique role the Library has played – and continues to play – in recording the histories and experiences of women.

The Women’s Library collections vividly capture changes in British women’s social and political circumstances from the mid-nineteenth century onwards. At their heart they tell stories of how women – collectively, and as individuals – have campaigned, harried, lobbied and fought to expand opportunities for women and in so doing have indelibly shaped contemporary society.

Using the rich resources available at The Women’s Library the intention is to bring to life the stories of these women – their lives, experiences, struggles and campaigns – and to make their often hidden contributions known and accessible to non-specialist audiences.

To realise the project, the Library seeks to appoint a freelance Exhibition Researcher to curate the exhibition project, source material, select content, and deliver exhibition interpretation in collaboration with the in-house exhibition team.

For further information please call 020 7320 3511, and for specification and application details email: b.benge-abbott@londonmet.ac.uk