Download resources for organisers
This is where you can find the tools and resources to become a Living Library organiser. This section is not complete and will keep expanding with more materials.
The Guide for new organisers of the Living Library
First published by the Council of Europe and the Nordic Minister Council in 2005 and since then translated into eight more languages. Its free to download here and can be purchased in paperback through the Council of Europe´s online bookstore. The guide to organizers is an easy read step-by-step interlaced with reports from previous events, examples of library materials and a collection of experiences at the time of writing. Written by Living Library co-creator Ronni Abergel and Council of Europe partners Gavan Titley & Antje Rothemund with inputs from Sziget festival organiser mr. Peter Wootsch.
Living Library Organisers Guide English
Living Library Finnish
Living Library French
Living Library German
Living Library Icelandic
Living Library Norwegian
Living Library Hungarian
Living Library (Menneskebiblioteket) Danish
Guidelines for readers
Some organizers use guidelines to inform readers of the conditions and to give inspiration.
Australian Organizers Resources Kit
Living Libraries Australia have produced a detailed and comprehensive resource kit for organizers.
Evaluation reports and forms
Here are examples of evaluation forms and evaluation reports. Remember to use evaluation forms to gain valuable knowledge about your Books and Readers. Share your experiences and findings with fellow organisers through the forum.
Examples of evaluation reports
Living Library - Lismore Evaluation
- Report from Lismore Australia.
Living Library - Tyrkish Evaluation
- Report from the launch of the Living Library in Turkey.
Griffiths Living Library - Evaluation April 2008.
- Report from the launch at Griffith Library in Australia.
Examples of evaluation questionaires
Scientific Publications
- Case study from the University of Borås, Sweden.
“Don’t judge the book by its cover” – a case study about the Living Library at the public library by Karin Hegnelius Tedenbrant, University of Borås, Sweden, 60 pages.
DOWNLOAD the publication in Swedish
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