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Photographer Joey O’Loughlin makes beautiful pictures supporting “humanitarian and educational efforts in the US and around the world,” and her current project highlights the patrons of Brooklyn Public Library.
So, we’re looking at you, BPL librarians. Who are the patrons who live for your book recommendations? Who knows what they want before you could ever offer a suggestion? Who reads the newspaper every morning, and who brings their kids every afternoon? Who are the colorful characters who use the library for inspiration in their endeavors, from tattoo art to law school applications?
Joey wants to take their pictures. Because as people increasingly ask the question “are libraries necessary, or a waste of tax dollars?,” Joey knows the answer. A picture is worth a thousand words, and a picture maker’s words are worth a thousand from a blogger, so see what Joey has to say, and contact us at thedeskset@gmail.com if you have a patron to suggest.
Who Are You?
You walk through these doors once a week, once a month, once in awhile. You are looking for information, education, or inspiration. You need a good read, a quiet place to work, or a gathering of like minds to consider art, or history, or the state of the world. You find it here at the Brooklyn Public Library and it makes the quality of your life a little bit better.Where are you going?
When you leave, you take the BPL experience with you. The bestseller you checked out is read on the subway or in the park or as you drift off to sleep at night. The research you did here gets you an “A” in class or a book deal! The English course you took at BPL allows you to communicate better with the people in your neighborhood and at work. Your library experience grows exponentially as you share it with your family, friends, and community.
Will you share with us?BPL has always been there for you, but right now, it is facing serious budget cuts that mean reduced hours, staffing, and services. Now the Library needs your help. One way to preserve funding is to remind the decision makers that the BPL is more than a line item in a budget. It represents shared experience and a quality of life enjoyed by thousands of people here every day.
I am a photojournalist working with the BPL to collect the stories and images of Brooklynites who love the library. I would like to photograph you in your home, or on your block, to capture the faces and places that reflect Brooklyn now, and represent the lives what will be changed by more drastic budget cuts. I want
to hear about your experience with the library and what it means to you. The stories may be used on the BPL website, and to help the BPL advocate for better funding. The portfolio of over 100 portraits will humanize the impact of budget cuts and will also provide a snapshot of who uses the BPL in 2010, and why.
This is your chance to stand up for the library you love.Please talk to your librarian if you are interested. And feel free to check out my website www.joeyoloughlin.com.
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