Author Archives: Robin Potter

Changes afoot, again

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Robin Potter

I am writing to let you in on some news: I was recently offered a new position as Reference and Instruction Librarian at a Community College library in New Mexico, and I have decided to accept this offer. I am … Continue reading →

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February Zine Spotlight: Where We’re From

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Robin Potter

When you ask a Brooklyn College student “Where are you from?” you had better be ready to listen up. For this comp zine, three semesters of English 1012 classes, taught by Natalie Nuzzo, interpret the answer to this question according … Continue reading →

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Come see us at the Brooklyn Zine Fest!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Robin Potter

It’s official, the Brooklyn College Library Zine Collection will have a table at this year’s Brooklyn Zine Fest at the Brooklyn Historical Society! The Fest runs for two days, from Saturday, April 26 to Sunday, April 27- but I’ll be … Continue reading →

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Save the Date!

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Robin Potter

I’m happy to pass along this announcement on behalf of my colleagues over at the NYC Feminist Zinefest: “Greetings, zinesters who tabled at the 2012 zinefest! We are happy to announce that the NYC Feminist Zinefest…is back! Mark your calendars: … Continue reading →

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Unique session on Zines, Rare Books, and Conservation!

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Robin Potter

On November 23, 2012, Prof. Aurora De Armendi brought a class of students from Parsons School of Design to visit the Brooklyn College Library. In keeping with the theme of the class, which was Artists’ Books: Narratives, she wanted to … Continue reading →

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Busy times!

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Robin Potter

It has been a busy time around Brooklyn College Library, and I am happy to say that I’ve spent much of this time preparing for and teaching zine sessions for amazing groups of students in the following classes: Prof. Rachel … Continue reading →

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Torch Passing

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Robin Potter

Thanks to Alycia for that wonderful introduction, and Hello Everyone! I am thrilled to be the new Zine Librarian here at Brooklyn College Library. Alycia is a formidable force in the world of zines, and she will be a tough … Continue reading →

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An eventful summer comes to an end…

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Robin Potter

Well, I can’t believe how fast it has gone by, but this is the the last day of our summer internship with the Zine Collection at Brooklyn College Library! My fellow intern, Devon Nevola, and I have had many great … Continue reading →

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Collection Spotlight #2: Brooklyn!

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Robin Potter

This week, it is my pleasure to present one of the first zine donations we received here at the Brooklyn College Library: Brooklyn! by Fred Argoff. We have received more than 20 issues from this prolific zinester. Fred is also the brains … Continue reading →

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Collection Spotlight #1: Womanimalistic #1

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Robin Potter

We recently received Womanimalistic #1, sent by zinester Caroline Paquita (carolinepaquita.com). Womanimalistic is printed on a risograph duplicator, and the resulting blue hand-written content is homey and refreshing.  The richly patterned, adorably illustrated contents are full of animal-lady characters. The … Continue reading →

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