Download resources for organizers
This is where you can find the tools and resources to become a Human Library organiser. This section is not complete and will keep expanding with more materials.
Don’t judge a book by its cover!
- The Human Library Organiser’s Guide
First published by the Council of Europe and the Nordic Minister Council in 2005 and since then translated and published into further eight languages.
The guide to organisers 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.
Its free to download the publication here and can be purchased in paperback through the Council of Europe´s online bookstore.
The Human Library Organisers Guide (English)
Human Library Finnish
Human Library French
Human Library German
Human Library Icelandic
Human Library Norwegian
Human Library Hungarian
Human 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
Human Library at Grant MacEwan University, Canada (2010)
- To date one of the best examples of how to compile a Human Library report.
Human Library - Lismore Evaluation
- Report from Lismore Australia.
Human Library - Tyrkish Evaluation
- Report from the launch of the Human Library in Turkey.
Griffiths Human Library - Evaluation April 2008.
- Report from the launch at Griffith Library in Australia.
Examples of evaluation questionaires
Scientific Publications:
Below a selection of different scientific publications looking at the Human Library concept, methodology, approach and effect. Please note that not all materials are available in English.
- Case study from the University of Borås, Sweden
Title: “Don’t judge the book by its cover” – a case study about the Human Library at the public library by Karin Hegnelius Tedenbrant, University of Borås, Sweden, 60 pages, 2008.
DOWNLOAD the publication in Swedish
- Paper from the Southern Cross University, Lismore, Australia
Title: The living library: some theoretical approaches to a strategy for activating human rights and peace by Dr. Rob Garbutt
Associate Lecturer, School of Arts and Social Sciences.
DOWNLOAD the publication in English
- Paper from Preston College, United Kingdom
Title: The Human Library as an educational tool by Clare Carney, TST Health & Social Care, Preston College.
DOWNLOAD the article in English
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