![]() The institution of the public library, to help its patrons through the maze of its resources, must become a guide and voice of authority as well as a place of education and access. The digital library pervades, instantly accessible and ever growing. The information society born of technology has created a new library, one without walls, even without matter. Technology has caused a schism in the library and the book must go its own way. For books to wield their influence they must be seen and experienced. Books in storage may be well preserved, but the power they hold is removed from the public sphere. The design of recent libraries illustrates this dichotomy but the increasing focus on the importance of the digital is creating conditions that relegate the book to storage. Consequently, the modern library is caught between trying to provide adequate technological and educational resources to its patronage and serving the critical role of storing, organizing, and providing access to knowledge.īooks are caught at the center of this struggle, seen both as unwanted remnants of an outdated age and valuable artifacts to be preserved and treasured. However, the image of a building filled with books still holds power over architects and bibliophiles and continues to wield influence over the design of new libraries. The model of library as a permanent, stable landmark in the city has been debased with the advent of digital technology and a new model is forming that embraces the ephemeralness of modern media. We will keep on listening, responding and adjusting the words we use and the actions we take.The public library as a single grand building, gated by massive columns and filled with rows of dusty tomes, is a severely outdated conception. At YBCA, we are committed to doing the best we can to find and use the words to ensure that people are seen and acknowledged and that we are accountable to our commitment to social, racial, and economic equity and justice. Most of all, we embrace that language is accountable and necessarily dynamic. We also understand that language, when careful, can lift and empower all of us. ![]() However, we know that language has power and words and labels can cause harm, and can easily exclude many people. This list was honed through consultation with social practice artists from multiple communities and backgrounds and is meant to call folks into participation with us. We are prioritizing communities that have been historically underfunded and will focus investments on American Indian and Alaska Native, Asian and Asian American, Black and African American, Disabled, Indigenous and Indigena, Latinx, LGBTQIA2S+, MENASA, and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander artists and artist led-organizations across Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Social Cohesion and Belonging: Having positive social relationships, experiencing the sense of interdependence among individuals in a community- the bond that ties people togetherĬommunity Safety: Collectively addressing broad issues that create risk and vulnerability, so that community members feel safe where they live, work, or spend their leisure time.Ĭivic Engagement: Making a positive difference in the quality of life in a community through both political and non political processes, recognizing yourself as a member of a larger social fabricĬommunity Identity/Community Narrative: Understanding the shared culture, belief systems, social norms and practices of a community, ensuring the community is in charge of it’s own narrative, and protecting against harmful mainstream narratives that dehumanize and harm individuals and communities. At YBCA, we have consolidated the typical seven determinants down to four: Social Cohesion and Belonging Community Safety Civic Engagement and Community Identity/Community Narrative. The vital conditions of community well-being are a framework of determinants that show how artists can directly impact the health and well-being of their communities. ![]()
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