Posts in Placements and Volunteers

Beginner’s Computing Class

Hi all, Well as promised I am giving you an update on the work I have been involved in since I started with GWL . This is me in my fifth week of placement and time is flying by so quickly. For the past few weeks I have been planning a beginner’s computing class which [...]

Just to say hello…

Hi Everyone!!! Im Jilly and I have just started a fourteen week placement here at the Glasgow Women’s Library. Can I just say that I am sooooooooo excited to be here! I just wanted to take some time to introduce myself. I have just completed my second year studying Community Education at Strathclyde University. This [...]

Memoirs of a Modern Knitter (almost!)

Hello! I’m Hanne and I complete the work placement duo from Glasgow University’s History of Art department. My time on this project is coming to an end but I have learned so much during my placement.

New eyes on old knitting patterns

Hi! My name is Vanessa and I’m finishing up my work placement experience here at the Glasgow Women’s Library. I’m from the History of Art Department at the University of Glasgow and I’ve spent my time cataloging knitting patterns (along with another fearless female from my Department, Hanne) and developing an exhibition plan based upon the patterns donated to the Glasgow Women’s Library.