Zine Collection Evolution in Progress…
Changes are afoot here in Brooklyn: tomorrow will be my last day in the Brooklyn College Library. I’m moving on, but staying close. I’ll be the new Electronic Resources and Serials Librarian at the...
View ArticleProf. Robin Potter is our new Zine Librarian!
I’m pleased to share the news that Robin Potter, formerly known to this very blog as a Brooklyn College Library Zine Intern, has been named the new Brooklyn College Zine Librarian. Robin was...
View ArticleTorch Passing
Thanks to Alycia for that wonderful introduction, and Hello Everyone! I am thrilled to be the new Zine Librarian here at Brooklyn College Library. Alycia is a formidable force in the world of zines,...
View ArticleBusy times!
It has been a busy time around Brooklyn College Library, and I am happy to say that I’ve spent much of this time preparing for and teaching zine sessions for amazing groups of students in the following...
View ArticleUnique session on Zines, Rare Books, and Conservation!
Click to view slideshow. On November 23, 2012, Prof. Aurora De Armendi brought a class of students from Parsons School of Design to visit the Brooklyn College Library. In keeping with the theme of the...
View ArticleSave the Date!
I’m happy to pass along this announcement on behalf of my colleagues over at the NYC Feminist Zinefest: “Greetings, zinesters who tabled at the 2012 zinefest! We are happy to announce that the NYC...
View ArticleCome see us at the Brooklyn Zine Fest!
It’s official, the Brooklyn College Library Zine Collection will have a table at this year’s Brooklyn Zine Fest at the Brooklyn Historical Society! The Fest runs for two days, from Saturday, April 26...
View ArticleFebruary Zine Spotlight: Where We’re From
When you ask a Brooklyn College student “Where are you from?” you had better be ready to listen up. For this comp zine, three semesters of English 1012 classes, taught by Natalie Nuzzo, interpret the...
View ArticleChanges afoot, again
I am writing to let you in on some news: I was recently offered a new position as Reference and Instruction Librarian at a Community College library in New Mexico, and I have decided to accept this...
View ArticleCaution: Changing of the Guard!
Just a note that since Robin’s departure from Brooklyn College, there isn’t an official zine librarian on duty in the library. What does this mean? For the collection, there is no change in service:...
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