Overview

Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support ‘new arrivals’ – people who have crossed borders to reach a country. The book looks at the different drivers behind an individual’s move, their need for signposting, and at the sorts of barriers that are faced by new arrivals and people seeking sanctuary. Readers will discover the background reasons for migration, the global political context of migration, and the likely impacts of both of these. They will also gain an understanding of just how much work libraries have done so far; learn from practical initiatives, ‘what works’ examples and longer case studies; identify gaps in library provision; and find inspiration to start similar initiatives in their own institution. Drawing on the author’s decades of work in libraries and social exclusion, this is a book for anyone seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library community.

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Author:   John Vincent
Publisher:   Facet Publishing
Imprint:   Facet Publishing
ISBN:  

9781783305001

ISBN 10:   1783305002
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   03 November 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Definitions and scope of the book: when we talk about “refugees and other new arrivals”, who exactly do we mean? What has been the response in the UK? What does any of this have to do with libraries? Libraries’ responses in the UK – historical background What barriers are there to the take-up of library services by new arrivals? And how can we begin to dismantle these? How are libraries responding today? And what more can we do? Some practical ideas … And what can we learn from elsewhere? Conclusions Appendix 1: Main countries of origin of people seeking asylum Appendix 2: Immigration status Appendix 3: A note on funding Appendix 4: A brief look at the supply of library materials Appendix 5: Outline for a course, “Working with new arrivals” Appendix 6: Some sources of information about new arrivals locally and regionally Appendix 7: Effective communications Appendix 8: Community cohesion

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"""The strength of this work stems from Vincent's carefully developed case study narratives that situates those reading this work into grounded, real-world responses. From individual accounts of asylum, organizational responses, to wider policy documents, this book offers the reader a thoughtful exploration of previous action in a thematic way that builds up from the past, present and into future activities ... Vincent's book has [power] as a conversation starter and foundational text to further continue moving the library and information sector to be a force of emancipation and social justice."" -- Journal of Librarianship and Information Science"

Author Information

John Vincent has worked in the public sector since the 1960s, primarily for Hertfordshire, Lambeth and Enfield public library services. In 1997, he was invited to become part of the team that produced the UK’s first review of public libraries and social exclusion (from which The Network, which he now coordinates, originated). John runs courses and lectures, writes, produces regular newsletters and ebulletins, and lobbies for greater awareness of the role that libraries, archives, museums, and the cultural and heritage sector play in contributing to social justice. He is particularly interested in supporting the work that libraries do with young people in care, with LGBTQ+ people, and with people seeking sanctuary and other ‘new arrivals’ to the UK.

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