Even after the heyday of anarchism in Austria in the 1880s, there were
noteworthy currents, such as the "Independent Socialists" (Unabhängigen
Socialisten) of the 1890s or the "League of Non-Governmental Socialists"
(Bund herrschaftsloser Sozialisten) of the 1920s and 1930s. However, a
lasting anarchist movement failed to develop in Austria. After 1945,
there were certainly attempts to rebuild anarchist movements, but they
remained fleeting, like the many small anarchist groups and formations
that also emerged and disappeared from the 1960s onward. The constant
emergence and dissolution of anarchist currents and movements in
Austria, however, demonstrates that something could be defined as an
anarchist continuum existed here. The diversity of these currents has so
far been considered and described only in detail from an anarchist
perspective. As a result, anarchism in Austria has been perceived as
merely a historical footnote. Furthermore, until recently, there were
few opportunities in Austria to learn about local anarchism and the
anarchist movements and activities beyond the hedge of the National
Garden. In this context, the idea was born to create, through a
permanent library and archive, a place in Austria where people could
acquire and/or deepen their knowledge of anarchist ideas and movements.
From the very beginning, the intention was also to fill the gaps in the
anarchist tradition in Austria with content.
Under the slogan "Yesterday in memory, today in hand!" Rainer Schakmann,
together with some like-minded individuals, promoted the "Anarchist
Library - Archive - Institute - Vienna," which opened on May 1, 2010, at
Vienna 8, Lerchenfelder Strasse 124-126, Stiege 3, Gate 1a.
It was an important first attempt, but it was temporarily put on hold
due to the lease expiring on March 31, 2019. Activities continued in
different spaces, but it was not a satisfactory situation. Thanks to the
launch of collection activities for new spaces ("Mehr Platz für
Anarchie" and "A-Bib braucht Raum") on May 1, 2015, and thanks to
fortunate circumstances, properties were finally purchased at
Sanettystraße 1, Vienna, in February 2020.
This location, located in a neighborhood once important to the history
of anarchist movements, stands out for two advantages: its central
location and good access to the subway and tram. In April 2020, the
institution began its ecological renovation, and, due to delays caused
by Covid-19, it reopened on February 14, 2022, as the "Anarchist Library
- Archive - Institute for Research on Anarchism - Vienna."
With the collaboration of numerous anarchists, the institution was
conceived by Rainer Schakmann and Philipp Mock.
The library's logo originates from a design by anarchist cartoonist
Linda Bilda (1963-2019). The library, archive, and institute for
research on anarchism have a user lounge, where most of the collections
are on display. This area also features technical equipment for film
screenings. The lounge offers ample space for lectures, discussions,
readings, musical events, and exhibitions.
There is also a café serving drinks and, at certain events, vegan
cuisine under the name "VoKü" (popular cuisine). Next to an accessible
restroom is a technical room equipped with a microfilm camera and a
high-quality A2 scanner (Bookeye 5).
This area also houses tools and materials for the self-made archive
boxes and wooden shelves. Periodicals and archive materials are stored
in specially designed, acid-free archive boxes. The collections
currently include approximately 3,000 books and pamphlets and
approximately 1,100 newspapers and magazines in various languages. These
are complemented by approximately 350 posters and several original
documents. Furthermore, there is a collection of approximately 300,000
digitized books and pamphlets, newspapers and magazines, as well as
archival materials from both the library's own inventory and various
national and international institutions. Printed volumes can be
consulted in the library and also online in the catalog
(https://abibliothek.org/info-zum-online-katalog/). The Library, Archive
and Research Institute for Anarchism has published a wall calendar
annually since 2016. The first book was published here in 2022: "Der
abenteuerliche Karl F. Kocmata 1890-1941. Dichter . Reporter . Verleger
. Revolutionär . Obdachloser".
Detailed information about the Library, Archives, and Research Institute
on Anarchism can be found at https://a-bibliothek.org/. This provides
information on current activities, projects, usage options, and an
online catalog of the collections. It also offers the option of
downloading digitized newspapers and magazines, as well as books and
brochures. Two extensive online projects are currently under
development: a digital map and a lexicon on anarchism in and from
Austria. The map, complete with a timeline, provides an overview of key
locations of anarchist movements in Austria, notable events, and the
birthplaces, activities, and deaths of anarchists. In addition to
meeting points, virtual tours on the topic of anarchism in Austria are
available.
All entries are linked to the lexicon, which contains a history of
anarchist movements in Austria and a lexicon of individuals.
Furthermore, it contains lexicographical articles on organizations,
events, periodicals, publication series, publishers, and an overview of
images relating to people, places, and events. See:
https://karte.a-bibliothek.org/. "Anarchistische Bibliothek | Archiv |
Institut für Anarchismusforschung | Wien" is managed by the "Verein zur
Förderung libertärer Bibliotheks- und Archivkultur" (Association for the
Promotion of Libertarian Library and Archive Culture).
It is funded without public support, exclusively through donations. The
Library, Archive, and Institute for Research on Anarchism see themselves
as an open forum for anarchists from various anarchist currents.
However, they should also offer those interested in anarchism the
opportunity to engage with anarchist ideas and movements, whether
initially or more in-depth. Ultimately, it is also about countering the
idea of anarchism in Austria as a mere historical footnote.
To achieve these goals and maintain the organization, contributors are
welcome!
And, of course, donations are welcome! Donations to:
Verein zur Förderung libertärer Bibliotheks- und Archivkultur, IBAN:
AT78 1400 0108 1000 0703; BIC: BAWAATWW; Bank: BAWAG.
https://alternativalibertaria.fdca.it/
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noteworthy currents, such as the "Independent Socialists" (Unabhängigen
Socialisten) of the 1890s or the "League of Non-Governmental Socialists"
(Bund herrschaftsloser Sozialisten) of the 1920s and 1930s. However, a
lasting anarchist movement failed to develop in Austria. After 1945,
there were certainly attempts to rebuild anarchist movements, but they
remained fleeting, like the many small anarchist groups and formations
that also emerged and disappeared from the 1960s onward. The constant
emergence and dissolution of anarchist currents and movements in
Austria, however, demonstrates that something could be defined as an
anarchist continuum existed here. The diversity of these currents has so
far been considered and described only in detail from an anarchist
perspective. As a result, anarchism in Austria has been perceived as
merely a historical footnote. Furthermore, until recently, there were
few opportunities in Austria to learn about local anarchism and the
anarchist movements and activities beyond the hedge of the National
Garden. In this context, the idea was born to create, through a
permanent library and archive, a place in Austria where people could
acquire and/or deepen their knowledge of anarchist ideas and movements.
From the very beginning, the intention was also to fill the gaps in the
anarchist tradition in Austria with content.
Under the slogan "Yesterday in memory, today in hand!" Rainer Schakmann,
together with some like-minded individuals, promoted the "Anarchist
Library - Archive - Institute - Vienna," which opened on May 1, 2010, at
Vienna 8, Lerchenfelder Strasse 124-126, Stiege 3, Gate 1a.
It was an important first attempt, but it was temporarily put on hold
due to the lease expiring on March 31, 2019. Activities continued in
different spaces, but it was not a satisfactory situation. Thanks to the
launch of collection activities for new spaces ("Mehr Platz für
Anarchie" and "A-Bib braucht Raum") on May 1, 2015, and thanks to
fortunate circumstances, properties were finally purchased at
Sanettystraße 1, Vienna, in February 2020.
This location, located in a neighborhood once important to the history
of anarchist movements, stands out for two advantages: its central
location and good access to the subway and tram. In April 2020, the
institution began its ecological renovation, and, due to delays caused
by Covid-19, it reopened on February 14, 2022, as the "Anarchist Library
- Archive - Institute for Research on Anarchism - Vienna."
With the collaboration of numerous anarchists, the institution was
conceived by Rainer Schakmann and Philipp Mock.
The library's logo originates from a design by anarchist cartoonist
Linda Bilda (1963-2019). The library, archive, and institute for
research on anarchism have a user lounge, where most of the collections
are on display. This area also features technical equipment for film
screenings. The lounge offers ample space for lectures, discussions,
readings, musical events, and exhibitions.
There is also a café serving drinks and, at certain events, vegan
cuisine under the name "VoKü" (popular cuisine). Next to an accessible
restroom is a technical room equipped with a microfilm camera and a
high-quality A2 scanner (Bookeye 5).
This area also houses tools and materials for the self-made archive
boxes and wooden shelves. Periodicals and archive materials are stored
in specially designed, acid-free archive boxes. The collections
currently include approximately 3,000 books and pamphlets and
approximately 1,100 newspapers and magazines in various languages. These
are complemented by approximately 350 posters and several original
documents. Furthermore, there is a collection of approximately 300,000
digitized books and pamphlets, newspapers and magazines, as well as
archival materials from both the library's own inventory and various
national and international institutions. Printed volumes can be
consulted in the library and also online in the catalog
(https://abibliothek.org/info-zum-online-katalog/). The Library, Archive
and Research Institute for Anarchism has published a wall calendar
annually since 2016. The first book was published here in 2022: "Der
abenteuerliche Karl F. Kocmata 1890-1941. Dichter . Reporter . Verleger
. Revolutionär . Obdachloser".
Detailed information about the Library, Archives, and Research Institute
on Anarchism can be found at https://a-bibliothek.org/. This provides
information on current activities, projects, usage options, and an
online catalog of the collections. It also offers the option of
downloading digitized newspapers and magazines, as well as books and
brochures. Two extensive online projects are currently under
development: a digital map and a lexicon on anarchism in and from
Austria. The map, complete with a timeline, provides an overview of key
locations of anarchist movements in Austria, notable events, and the
birthplaces, activities, and deaths of anarchists. In addition to
meeting points, virtual tours on the topic of anarchism in Austria are
available.
All entries are linked to the lexicon, which contains a history of
anarchist movements in Austria and a lexicon of individuals.
Furthermore, it contains lexicographical articles on organizations,
events, periodicals, publication series, publishers, and an overview of
images relating to people, places, and events. See:
https://karte.a-bibliothek.org/. "Anarchistische Bibliothek | Archiv |
Institut für Anarchismusforschung | Wien" is managed by the "Verein zur
Förderung libertärer Bibliotheks- und Archivkultur" (Association for the
Promotion of Libertarian Library and Archive Culture).
It is funded without public support, exclusively through donations. The
Library, Archive, and Institute for Research on Anarchism see themselves
as an open forum for anarchists from various anarchist currents.
However, they should also offer those interested in anarchism the
opportunity to engage with anarchist ideas and movements, whether
initially or more in-depth. Ultimately, it is also about countering the
idea of anarchism in Austria as a mere historical footnote.
To achieve these goals and maintain the organization, contributors are
welcome!
And, of course, donations are welcome! Donations to:
Verein zur Förderung libertärer Bibliotheks- und Archivkultur, IBAN:
AT78 1400 0108 1000 0703; BIC: BAWAATWW; Bank: BAWAG.
https://alternativalibertaria.fdca.it/
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