Figures & data
Figure 1. Clare Qualmann, Library Book, 2002, library ephemera, ink and pencil drawings, approx. 15 cm×15 cm, collection of London Metropolitan University. Courtesy of the artist.
![Figure 1. Clare Qualmann, Library Book, 2002, library ephemera, ink and pencil drawings, approx. 15 cm×15 cm, collection of London Metropolitan University. Courtesy of the artist.](/cms/asset/a9211513-6a5f-4f10-b81d-ae3f07c94aea/rprs_a_1285557_f0001_b.gif)
Figure 2. Clare Qualmann Untitled (Ci/SfB Sculpture) work-in-progress, 2008, library files, glue, approx. 30 cm × 30 cm × 25 cm.
▪ Photo courtesy of the artist.
![Figure 2. Clare Qualmann Untitled (Ci/SfB Sculpture) work-in-progress, 2008, library files, glue, approx. 30 cm × 30 cm × 25 cm.▪ Photo courtesy of the artist.](/cms/asset/c9bddbdb-4584-4810-af38-b6827e31b42e/rprs_a_1285557_f0002_b.gif)
Figure 3. Ian Breakwell, Episode in a Small Town Library, 1970, Dyed photograph. 71.1 × 58.4 cm. Copyright the Estate of Ian Breakwell, courtesy of the Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London
![Figure 3. Ian Breakwell, Episode in a Small Town Library, 1970, Dyed photograph. 71.1 × 58.4 cm. Copyright the Estate of Ian Breakwell, courtesy of the Anthony Reynolds Gallery, London](/cms/asset/f84970bc-b601-4320-9d70-8939770afafb/rprs_a_1285557_f0003_b.gif)
Figure 4. Christopher Hanratty and Benjamin Stanley, Reenactment of Episode in a Small Town Library, 2013, performance, University of East London Docklands Library.
▪ Photo Christopher Hanratty
![Figure 4. Christopher Hanratty and Benjamin Stanley, Reenactment of Episode in a Small Town Library, 2013, performance, University of East London Docklands Library.▪ Photo Christopher Hanratty](/cms/asset/d8c70bf4-ddaf-4c24-82e4-7410a8c97528/rprs_a_1285557_f0004_b.gif)
Figure 5. Corrin Castell, Nest, 2011, installation of bedding, shelves, foodstuff, University of East London Docklands Library.
Photo Sarah Ainslie
![Figure 5. Corrin Castell, Nest, 2011, installation of bedding, shelves, foodstuff, University of East London Docklands Library.Photo Sarah Ainslie](/cms/asset/88ba094f-b5ca-46e6-94ca-3a610ce278b4/rprs_a_1285557_f0005_b.gif)
Figure 6. Serena Korda, The Library of Secrets, 2007, olive and teak cabinet, books. Photo Tai Shani
![Figure 6. Serena Korda, The Library of Secrets, 2007, olive and teak cabinet, books. Photo Tai Shani](/cms/asset/fc836616-df2e-4223-bf66-954d5b8e0599/rprs_a_1285557_f0006_b.gif)