By examining the history of activism through the lens of artists' books, this presentation aims to show how this form was used as a tool for uncensored artistic expression and consciousness-raising. Drawing parallels from historical examples to contemporary artists' books, we explore how these objects circumvent the hegemony of traditional art and publishing structures and act as vehicles for socio-political activism, arguing that artists' books in library collections push back against limits to expression. By revising access policies for artist book collections, participating in art book fairs, promoting artists' books through programming, and supporting small publishers, the author aims to show how librarians can resist the gatekeeping of information, ideas, and access.
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