Kate Angell and Jenna Freedman of Radical Reference explore resources (zine libraries, public and volunteer libraries, think tanks, archives, open access journals, and websites) for feminist and radical research. Bluestockings, NYC, November 2010.

1. Women’s and Radical Research
Resources Sample Platter
Kate Angell & Jenna Freedman
Bluestockings, NYC
November 15, 2010

2. ABC No Rio Zine Library
• Established at ABC No Rio in 1998
• 12,000+ publications
focus on political/social issues
• Zine librarian volunteers can assist visitors with
research
• Search computer database to locate zines by title,
author, keyword, etc.
• Currently open Sundays 3-9 & Tues-Thurs 6-9

3. Zines
• Barnard Library Zine Collection: CLIO (Columbia
Libraries catalog)
• QZAP
• Zine Library

4. NYU Fales Riot Grrrl Collection
• Document history of Riot Grrrl movement focusing
on 1989-1996
• Primary collection area is personal papers,
correspondence, zines, flyers, artwork, audio/video,
etc.
• Original donors: Kathleen Hanna, Johanna Fateman,
Becca Albee, Molly Itzhak
• Anyone ID’ing as a researcher can make an appointment
to use collection
• First part of collection will open at end of 2010

5. • Open to the public
• Closed stacks—have an idea of what you want
before you go there
• Digital images
• Web archive

6. Directory of Open Access Journals
• Open Access = free for all!
• Full-text scholarly journal articles
• 5000+ journals available as of 2010
• Browse journals by name or subject
• Search for articles
• Directory is international in scope

7. Public libraries
• Get an NYPL card online if you live, work, go to school, or
pay taxes in NY State.
• Subscription databases (330 as of 11/14/2010)
– Academic Search Premier
– Business & Company Resource Center
– Credo Reference, OED, Oxford Reference, World Book Online
– Mango Languages
– New York State Newspapers
– Opposing Viewpoints Resource Center
– Project Muse—full-text scholarly journals
• Digital Gallery

8. Lesbian Herstory Archives
• World’s largest collection of materials by and about
lesbians
• Visit anytime LHA is open to research, volunteer,
watch a film, peruse books, etc.
• 11,000+ books – cataloged and searchable on computer
• Material can’t leave LHA but can be photocopied
($0.15 per page/sliding scale)
• Monthly calendar posted online

9. Guttmacher Institute
• Sexual and reproductive health think tank
• Publications
– Periodicals
– Fact sheets!
– Briefs and reports
• Data center
• Search site

10. Woman Stats Project
• Free stats on the status of women in 174 countries
• Covers 300 indicators including economic, physical,
and political security
• Sources: government, NGOs, country/topic experts..
• All info is free – must first create free account
• Site is continually updated by coders as new data
is acquired

11. Databases
PQDT Open (ProQuest Dissertations & Theses)
• Free, searchable full-text PDF theses and
dissertations
• Can search by title, institution, keyword,
etc.
Elizabeth A. Sackler Feminist Art Base
• First online database devoted to feminist art
• Can search by keyword/alphabetical artist list
• Covers feminist artists from 1960s to present
Profiles include images, video and audio
clips, CVs, contact info, and “Feminist Art
Statements”

12. Credits & Contact
• Barnard Library Zine Collection photo by Valerie Sarnicole
http://www.flickr.com/photos/barnardzinelibrary/4908529730
• The Borough is My Library photo is courtesy of Alycia Sellie
• [Color rendering of Central Branch of Brooklyn Public Library] [picture] [194-?]
postcard http://www.flickr.com/photos/brooklyncollection/3795179559
• Lesbian Herstory Archives photo:
http://www.lesbianherstoryarchives.org/tourintro.html
• Lucha Contra Fascismo: Newsletter published by Anarchs of New York (New
York : Come! Unity Press, 1972-). Tamiment Library Vertical File; Call number:
OF Anarchs of New York:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tamiment/1129604706
• Open Access sign photo:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3216/3157622608_7f43527e56.jpg
• Riot Grrrl photo: http://juiceonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/riot-
grrl_bratmobile.jpg
• Radical Reference: http://radicalreference.info, nyc@radicalreference.info
• Kate Angell: katelyn.angell@gmail.com
• Jenna Freedman: leslzine@gmail.com, http://jenna.openflows.com