Contemporary Visual Arts Network

Purpose – This article aims to demonstrate the methods of information gathering and retrieval used in the BALTIC Library and Archive.Design/methodology/approach – All methods described are based on current practices and future plans in the Library and Archive.Findings – The article finds that organisations or individuals that do not form a part of a larger network of institutions can use this independence to their advantage.Originality/value – This article will highlight some of the ways that small teams or even individuals can develop new digital skills to expand the scope of their archives.