Archives & Library
STICHWORT, founded in 1983, aims to document and to illuminate the diversity of feminist concepts and actions.
STICHWORT Archives
- Archives of the Women's and Lesbians' Movements in Austria since 1970: wide range of holdings regarding more than 700 feminist groups
- international feminist and lesbian magazines
- press cuttings
- posters
- tapes
- videos
- photographs
- banners
STICHWORT Library
Feminist literature, mainly in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. The holdings contain about 12.000 titles:
- books (mostly in German or English) and brochures (theory and fiction) => Databank
- (doctoral) theses => Databank
- feminist periodicals
- unpublished Papers
- antiquarian books
Besides, STICHWORT ict-point offers access to the internet. Support with online-research can be given.
STICHWORT is a reading library. It is possible to borrow books on a weekly basis (if a deposit is made).
costs
all holdings and services (free for members):
EUR 1,50 per day, or EUR 7,-- for a six month period
queries
individuals: EUR 15,-- per hour, organizations: EUR 25,-- per hour; extras: copies, laserprints, online fees
Wheel-chair accessibility (please contact us in advance!)
