Coffee and Conversations: The Designer’s Library with Kara West
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Libraries are hubs for information, connection, and learning—and a material library is no different. In this talk, Kara West, a librarian managing the material library for one of the world’s largest architecture and design firms, will share how these unique libraries support designers and architects in exploring building materials—allowing them to see, touch, and understand their properties and applications. A selection of innovative and sustainable materials, including textiles, tiles, and solid surfaces, will be available to browse during the event.
About Kara West Kara West is the Resource Librarian and a Senior Associate at Gensler San Diego, where she oversees the design library and serves on the firm’s core leadership team for Resource Directors. A champion of Gensler’s Product Sustainability (GPS) Standards, she leads firmwide training and oversees material vetting for flooring categories. Kara holds an M.A. in Library and Information Science from San José State University and a B.A. in Art History from UC Santa Cruz. Before joining Gensler, she spent 15 years managing museum and library collections for non-profits and the City of San Diego.
Mingei International Museum: Balboa Park
Visit Mingei International Museum near Downtown San Diego in historic Balboa Park, the nation's largest urban cultural park. Located in the heart of the park on the Plaza de Panama, the Museum has six spacious galleries featuring dynamic, changing exhibitions of folk art, craft and design. The Museum also houses a multi-media education center, a theater, visitor kiosks for collection overview, an Art Reference Library and The Collectors' Gallery, Mingei International's popular museum store. Plan your visit - view current and future exhibitions, and browse the calendar of programs and events. Enjoy a self-guided tour, join a daily docent tour or schedule a group tour. Residents' Free Tuesday is Third Tuesday of Each Month In appreciation of support from San Diego County residents, Mingei International Museum is participating in Residents Free Tuesday. Free admission is available for all San Diego County residents including: Students at local colleges and universities (must show ID), active duty military (must show ID) and part-time residents / vacation home owners (does not include time share owners) Mingei International is set in lush surroundings near 17 other museums. Obtain information about Balboa Park and other cultural attractions by visiting the Balboa Park website. Admission $10.00 - Adults $7.00 – Seniors (age 62+), youth (6-17), students with ID and military with ID $7.00 - Group Tour Rates (10 or more) Free - Members and children under 6
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