Selected online resources taken from the latest Welcome To Your Library e-mail digest which is available to view - [here]. Full details on how o subscribe to this service can be found on the Welcome To Your Library website at: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk/
* The Search for Common Ground - New report from the Greater London Authority, which looks at the coverage of Muslims and non-Muslims in the UK media. Available online at: http://www.irr.org.uk/pdf/commonground_report.pdf
* Making Links: 15 visions of community - New book celebrating the 30th anniversary of Community Links, drawing together varied views on our communities and the way we interact. Available online at: http://www.community-links.org/ourwork/makinglinks_page212.aspx
Located in: Publications
* Developing a Community Cohesion Strategy in Barking & Dagenham - The London Borough of Barking & Dagenham's website includes information about the second community cohesion strategy and action plan adopted by the Dagenham & Barking Partnership, including how the strategy was developed and details of the Community Cohesion Survey Report, which may be useful to other areas. Available online at: http://www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/9-council/comm-cohesion/community-cohesion-main.html
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Monday, 19 November 2007
Monday, 5 November 2007
New Publications
This list of new resources has been from the Welcome to you Library email newsletter. Details of how to subscribe to this free regular email update are available here: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk/
Reports
Strong and prosperous communities - The Local Government White Paper Implementation Plan: one year on
Updated implementation plan, showing the progress made on how the Government is playing its part in implementing key proposals.
Volunteering works
http://www.volunteering.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/4D138A1D-022E-4570-9866-B8E3A4F86C20/0/Final_Volunteering_Works.pdf [nb file is 8 Mb]
New report from Volunteering England that demonstrates the positive impact of volunteering in five key policy areas: development; safer and stronger communities; social inclusion; quality of life and lifelong learning. Includes brief reference to the needs of refugees and asylum-seekers.
Monday, 29 October 2007
List of New Resources
This list of new resources has been from the Welcome to you Library email newsletter. Details of how to subscribe to this free regular email update are available here: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk/
Refugees' Experiences of Integration
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/policy/position/2007/integration.htm
Report from two year qualitative research project by Refugee Council and University of Birmingham and funded by the Big Lottery Fund, looking at the social aspects of refugees’ integration, particularly in relation to how these were experienced in two different localities, Haringey and Dudley, and across different groups of refugees and asylum seekers. See weblink above for more information and links to full report and executive summary.
Sexual Health, Asylum Seekers and Refugees. A Handbook for people working with refugees and asylum seekers in England
http://www.fpa.org.uk/community/refugees/index.cfm?contentid=40
(Source: www.refed.org.uk)
Report published by Family Planning Association as a result of research by several organisations is now available via their website (see link above) for more background and for the handbook. On the same webpage there are also details of a community research report , Sexual Health in Exile on the sexual health concerns, issues and needs of refugees and asylum seekers in South and West Yorkshire.
Britains' Immigrants: An economic profile
http://www.ippr.org/publicationsandreports/publication.asp?id=563
Report by Dhananjayan Sriskandarajah, Laurence Cooley and Tracy Kornblatt from ippr. More information and available to download from weblink above.
Refugee Agencies' map
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/howwehelp/partners/partnership/iap.htm
The Refugee Council has produced a downloadable a map of the locations of the 'one stop services' provided by refugee agencies (includes phone numbers, addresses and opening times).
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/howwehelp/partners/partnership/iap.htm
The Refugee Council has produced a downloadable a map of the locations of the 'one stop services' provided by refugee agencies (includes phone numbers, addresses and opening times).
Gatehouse Books
(Source: Mark White, Gatehouse Books)
http://www.gatehousebooks.co.uk/
Publishes adult beginner reader books and resources for use in Adult Literacy and ESOL. Our growing portfolio not only includes books but also audio-cassettes, interactive CD-ROMs and educational resources suitable for adult and post-14 basic skills learners.
Wednesday, 12 September 2007
WTYL Digest
Just a reminder that the latest Welcome To your Library Digest email was circulated on the 19th September and this is a very useful email news service to subscribe too. Details of the e-digest can be found on the Welcome to Your Library web site. Earlier samples of this digest can be found on the Archives and Libraries section of this Blog (http://refugee-archives-libraries.blogspot.com/) and an online subscription form can be found here.
Monday, 20 August 2007
Latest WTYL Digest (20 Aug 2007)
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WTYL Digest - 20 August 2007.
Dear All
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WTYL Digest - 20 August 2007.
Dear All
This digest has been compiled by Helen Carpenter (Welcome to Your Library) and John Vincent (The Network). To send a message to all subscribers e-mail wtyl@jiscmail.ac.uk. To contact Helen Carpenter and/or John Vincent use e-mail addresses at the end of this digest.
Conferences
The Future of Cultural and Leisure Services - the shape of things to come
Thu 20 Sep 2007 , Barbican Centre, London
Conference supported by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Arts Council England, Sport England, English Heritage and the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA). The event will look at how cultural and leisure services can respond to and deliver new policy developments, exploring how these services can raise their profile by creating maximum impacts on local outcomes and performance. Speakers include: Rt Hon James Purnell MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Sir Michael Bichard, Rector, University of the Arts London. Paul Bristow, Policy Advisor for Local Government at MLA , will lead a seminar session on "Consulting and Engaging with Communities on their Priorities." For further information and to register see weblink above.
Building strong local communities: delivering community cohesion in London
16 October 2007, Clothworkers' Hall, London
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?docId=20300
For programme and online booking form see weblink above.
16 October 2007, Clothworkers' Hall, London
http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/doc.asp?docId=20300
For programme and online booking form see weblink above.
Events
Exiled Lit Cafe. Women's Voices and Conflict: Arab and Jewish poets
Mon 3 Sep Poetry Cafe, Betterton St, London WC2 7.30pm
http://www.exiledwriters.co.uk/cafe.shtml
See weblink above for more information.
Exiled Lit Cafe. Women's Voices and Conflict: Arab and Jewish poets
Mon 3 Sep Poetry Cafe, Betterton St, London WC2 7.30pm
http://www.exiledwriters.co.uk/cafe.shtml
See weblink above for more information.
Opportunities
Their Past Your Future (Phase 2) Grant Programme (2007-2010)
http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/aboutus/grants
Closing date for applicants in first year of Phase 2 funding: 19 October 2007
The MLA Partnership is managing an annual grant programme for the second phase open to all museums, libraries and archives in England. The programme will offer funding for the sector to use their collections to explore innovative and creative ways of increasing community learning and young people's knowledge and understanding of the impact and significance of conflict. More details, application guidance and forms at weblink above. Further details of the ‘Their Past Your Future 2’ initiative are available from regional MLA agencies. Confirmed dates for regional seminars to offer advice for staff from museums, libraries and archives who are developing applications to the funding programme, include:
MLA London and MLA South East 25 Sept 2007
MLA East of England 26 Sept 2007
MLA E Midlands 13 Sept 2007
MLA North West 18 Sept 2007
MLA W Midlands 12 Sept 2007
http://www.mla.gov.uk/website/aboutus/grants
Closing date for applicants in first year of Phase 2 funding: 19 October 2007
The MLA Partnership is managing an annual grant programme for the second phase open to all museums, libraries and archives in England. The programme will offer funding for the sector to use their collections to explore innovative and creative ways of increasing community learning and young people's knowledge and understanding of the impact and significance of conflict. More details, application guidance and forms at weblink above. Further details of the ‘Their Past Your Future 2’ initiative are available from regional MLA agencies. Confirmed dates for regional seminars to offer advice for staff from museums, libraries and archives who are developing applications to the funding programme, include:
MLA London and MLA South East 25 Sept 2007
MLA East of England 26 Sept 2007
MLA E Midlands 13 Sept 2007
MLA North West 18 Sept 2007
MLA W Midlands 12 Sept 2007
Exiled Ink Magazine. Request for submissions
Deadline: End of September 2007
The next issue will include a feature on exiled writers' relationship to their new British space. How do you express this in poetry, prose and drama? If you write in your own language, please send to Exiled Writers with the translation. We are particularly interested in work by exiled writers living outside London. Please send to: lynette.craig@btinternet.com. Please send all other articles, poetry, prose, drama and images to: jennifer@exiledwriters.fsnet.co.uk
The next issue will include a feature on exiled writers' relationship to their new British space. How do you express this in poetry, prose and drama? If you write in your own language, please send to Exiled Writers with the translation. We are particularly interested in work by exiled writers living outside London. Please send to: lynette.craig@btinternet.com. Please send all other articles, poetry, prose, drama and images to: jennifer@exiledwriters.fsnet.co.uk
Resources
Infopankki (Infobank) website in Finland
http://www.infopankki.fi/en-GB/home/
Not new, but an example of what can be done by way of web-based information to welcome immigrants. This website began as a project co-ordinated by International Cultural Centre Caisa and Helsinki City Library. It was recently shortlisted in the European e-government awards.
Infopankki (Infobank) website in Finland
http://www.infopankki.fi/en-GB/home/
Not new, but an example of what can be done by way of web-based information to welcome immigrants. This website began as a project co-ordinated by International Cultural Centre Caisa and Helsinki City Library. It was recently shortlisted in the European e-government awards.
Background reading
Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society. Two years on - a progress report
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1512143
Launched in January 2005, Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society sets out the Government’s commitment to create strong cohesive communities in which every individual, whatever their racial or ethnic origin, is able to fulfil his or her potential through the enjoyment of equal opportunities, rights and responsibilities.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1512143
Launched in January 2005, Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society sets out the Government’s commitment to create strong cohesive communities in which every individual, whatever their racial or ethnic origin, is able to fulfil his or her potential through the enjoyment of equal opportunities, rights and responsibilities.
Improving Opportunity, Strengthening Society: Two years on provides information on the work undertaken over the last year to improve race equality and community cohesion. This report outlines the progress that is being made towards achieving equality in the key public services and in building community cohesion.
Note from HC: There is a lot in this report where public libraries have a role to play. Opportunity and challenge for libraries here to provide evidence of the work they are already doing that contributes to this.
The impact of recent migration on the London economy
http://213.86.34.248/NR/rdonlyres/805656A4-92B6-4731-A204-1B75621D7324/0/BC_RS_immigration_FR.pdf
(Source: IRR News Digest www.irr.org.uk )
We highlighted the executive summary of this report in the background reading section of this digest on 16 July. You can access the full report from weblink above or via http://www.researchasylum.org.uk/?lid=1662
Library books for migrant workers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/6927765.stm
(HC: Thanks to Fiona O'Brien fiona.obrien@llda.org.uk for drawing this to my attention)
A national collection of library books in minority languages is to be set up in Scotland. It aims to improve services for migrant workers from places such as Eastern Europe and the far east.
Cultural diversity in Britain: A toolkit for cross-cultural co-operation
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/1922-cultural-diversity-Britain.pdf
Phil Wood, Charles Landry and Jude Bloomfield. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Nov 2006
This research project explores the connections between cultural diversity, innovation and thriving and prosperous urban communities. The research also proposes new approaches and seeks to highlight examples of good practice. Note from HC: there are opportunities for public libraries as part of this.
http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/1922-cultural-diversity-Britain.pdf
Phil Wood, Charles Landry and Jude Bloomfield. Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Nov 2006
This research project explores the connections between cultural diversity, innovation and thriving and prosperous urban communities. The research also proposes new approaches and seeks to highlight examples of good practice. Note from HC: there are opportunities for public libraries as part of this.
A breath of fresh air from Scotland
REACH
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1502668
Black boys and young Black men face serious challenges in every sector of society. They are less likely to do well at school, more likely to be unemployed and much more likely to become involved in the criminal justice system than their peers. REACH is Communities and Local Government’s figurehead project to raise the aspirations, attainment and achievement of Black boys and young Black men, enabling them to reach their potential. The REACH group has produced a report (see weblink above for more details of the group and to download the report) with five recommendations on how the Government can help achieve the project's aims.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1502668
Black boys and young Black men face serious challenges in every sector of society. They are less likely to do well at school, more likely to be unemployed and much more likely to become involved in the criminal justice system than their peers. REACH is Communities and Local Government’s figurehead project to raise the aspirations, attainment and achievement of Black boys and young Black men, enabling them to reach their potential. The REACH group has produced a report (see weblink above for more details of the group and to download the report) with five recommendations on how the Government can help achieve the project's aims.
Congratulations to Mir Mahfuz Ali: shortlisted for New Writing Partnership Poetry Prize
http://www.newwritingpartnership.org.uk/nwp/site/page.acds?context=747673&instanceid=747674
(Source: Exiled Writers Ink e-newsletter)
Click on the link on this page to read extracts of his work. See also: http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2139333,00.html
http://www.newwritingpartnership.org.uk/nwp/site/page.acds?context=747673&instanceid=747674
(Source: Exiled Writers Ink e-newsletter)
Click on the link on this page to read extracts of his work. See also: http://books.guardian.co.uk/news/articles/0,,2139333,00.html
Best wishes
Helen Carpenter John Vincent
Project Co-ordinator The Network
Welcome To Your Library t/f: 0845 128 4897
t/f: 020 7641 5266 e: john@nadder.org.uk
e: helen.carpenter@llda.org.uk w: www.seapn.org.uk
w: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk
Project Co-ordinator The Network
Welcome To Your Library t/f: 0845 128 4897
t/f: 020 7641 5266 e: john@nadder.org.uk
e: helen.carpenter@llda.org.uk w: www.seapn.org.uk
w: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk
Tuesday, 14 August 2007
Latest WTYL Digest
Dear All
This digest has been compiled by Helen Carpenter (Welcome to Your Library) and John Vincent (The Network). To send a message to all subscribers e-mail wtyl@jiscmail.ac.uk. To contact Helen Carpenter and/or John Vincent use e-mail addresses at the end of this digest.
Reminder!
Welcome To Your Library Digest Survey
We welcome feedback and comments on the Welcome To Your Library Digest and on 16 July we mailed a short survey with just four questions. If you haven't yet replied, we hope you will! The survey will follow again as a separate e-mail in a moment as we're aware you may have been on holiday first time round. Please respond to john@nadder.org.uk
Follow-up to last week's enquiry
Helping first-time library visitors and supporting library staff
This enquiry is now on the message board of the Welcome To Your Library website. Note from HC: I have posted there also all the responses received. See http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk/forum.asp?fCat_id=6
Resources
Libraries for the future: progress, development and partnerships
World Library and Information Congress: 73rd General IFLA Conference and Council
19-23 August 2007, Durban, South Africa
http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla73/Programme2007.htm
There are several sessions in this broad-ranging programme that are relevant to the work of Welcome To Your Library/social inclusion and community cohesion. See strand 128: Social inclusion: how can public libraries embrace the challenge of reaching out to serve all people in their community? See weblink above and scroll down to Wednesday 22 August programmes taking place 8.30-10.30, also 10.45-12.45, 13.45-15.45, 16.00-18.00 - there are links to a range of theoretical and practice papers which will be presented.
19-23 August 2007, Durban, South Africa
http://www.ifla.org/IV/ifla73/Programme2007.htm
There are several sessions in this broad-ranging programme that are relevant to the work of Welcome To Your Library/social inclusion and community cohesion. See strand 128: Social inclusion: how can public libraries embrace the challenge of reaching out to serve all people in their community? See weblink above and scroll down to Wednesday 22 August programmes taking place 8.30-10.30, also 10.45-12.45, 13.45-15.45, 16.00-18.00 - there are links to a range of theoretical and practice papers which will be presented.
Resource on IDeA website on community cohesion
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5770022
This resource supports councils who want to work with partners and their communities to promote interaction and foster positive community relations. There is useful advice as well as a growing bank of case studies. Note from HC: case studies involving public libraries notable by their absence. Have you thought about contributing? There are lots of good examples of work in public libraries out there.
http://www.idea.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageId=5770022
This resource supports councils who want to work with partners and their communities to promote interaction and foster positive community relations. There is useful advice as well as a growing bank of case studies. Note from HC: case studies involving public libraries notable by their absence. Have you thought about contributing? There are lots of good examples of work in public libraries out there.
Changing Lives: a Longitudinal Study into the Impact of Time Together Mentoring on Refugee Integration
http://www.timetogether.org.uk/TT_report_online.pdf
Time Together matches local people on one-one-one mentoring relationships with refugees. This report by Dr Lea Esterhuizen and Dr Tanya Murphy, published June 2007, is included here because it provides an insight into the value of mentoring for both mentor and mentee and its role in supporting integration. Note from HC: opportunities for public libraries working with refugees and asylum seekers to connect with their local Time Together programme if they haven't already done so.
http://www.timetogether.org.uk/TT_report_online.pdf
Time Together matches local people on one-one-one mentoring relationships with refugees. This report by Dr Lea Esterhuizen and Dr Tanya Murphy, published June 2007, is included here because it provides an insight into the value of mentoring for both mentor and mentee and its role in supporting integration. Note from HC: opportunities for public libraries working with refugees and asylum seekers to connect with their local Time Together programme if they haven't already done so.
Background reading
Britain failing to protect Iraqi asylum seekers
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article2816686.ece
The Refugee Council has criticised the government for refusing nearly 90 per cent of asylum claims by Iraqis last year, even though Britain received far fewer applications than several other European countries.
http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_britain/article2816686.ece
The Refugee Council has criticised the government for refusing nearly 90 per cent of asylum claims by Iraqis last year, even though Britain received far fewer applications than several other European countries.
Global hip-hop calls on Roanoke
http://www.roanoke.com/columnists/flowers/wb/wb/xp-127325
Hip-hop may be the medium, but the message Roanoke officials are trying to convey to young people is that libraries are cool. See link above. For more information about Netsayi Chigwendere see http://www.africanmusiciansprofiles.com/netsayi.htm
Hip-hop may be the medium, but the message Roanoke officials are trying to convey to young people is that libraries are cool. See link above. For more information about Netsayi Chigwendere see http://www.africanmusiciansprofiles.com/netsayi.htm
First person
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/homes/story/0,,2145538,00.html
Victoria Neumark inherited a houseful of old oak furniture; it is dark, depressing, oppressive. Friends tell her to get rid of it, but how can she when her family's history is in its very grain?
http://lifeandhealth.guardian.co.uk/homes/story/0,,2145538,00.html
Victoria Neumark inherited a houseful of old oak furniture; it is dark, depressing, oppressive. Friends tell her to get rid of it, but how can she when her family's history is in its very grain?
Best wishes
Helen Carpenter John Vincent
Project Co-ordinator The Network
Welcome To Your Library t/f: 0845 128 4897
t/f: 020 7641 5266 e: john@nadder.org.uk
e: helen.carpenter@llda.org.uk w: www.seapn.org.uk
w: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk
Project Co-ordinator The Network
Welcome To Your Library t/f: 0845 128 4897
t/f: 020 7641 5266 e: john@nadder.org.uk
e: helen.carpenter@llda.org.uk w: www.seapn.org.uk
w: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
Latest WTYL Digest
The latest Welcome To Your Library (WTYL) digest reproduced in full courtesy of Helen Carpenter and John Vincent:
Project Co-ordinator The Network
Welcome To Your Library t/f: 0845 128 4897
t/f: 020 7641 5266 e: john@nadder.org.uk
e: helen.carpenter@llda.org.uk w: www.seapn.org.uk
w: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk
This digest has been compiled by Helen Carpenter (Welcome to Your Library) and John Vincent (The Network). To send a message to all subscribers e-mail wtyl@jiscmail.ac.uk. To contact Helen Carpenter and/or John Vincent use e-mail addresses at the end of this digest
WTYL website
New communities in Greenwich
Gerard Lewis from Greenwich Libraries has kindly agreed that we can add a report produced by the Greenwich Policy Team to the website, as a good example of how to map new communities arriving into your area – see the foot of the page at: http://www.welcometoyourlibrary.org.uk/editorial.asp?page_id=76
Courses
Living London: orientation programme for asylum seekers in London
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ragu/$living-london.cfm
(Source: www.refed.org.uk)
This free course, organised by RAGU (Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit) in London, starts in September for 3 mornings a week for 4 weeks. Travel expenses will be paid and funds for childcare are available. It is for asylum seekers with a professional or graduate background and with intermediate English (ESOL level 1) or above. See weblink for more information.
Living London: orientation programme for asylum seekers in London
http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/ragu/$living-london.cfm
(Source: www.refed.org.uk)
This free course, organised by RAGU (Refugee Assessment and Guidance Unit) in London, starts in September for 3 mornings a week for 4 weeks. Travel expenses will be paid and funds for childcare are available. It is for asylum seekers with a professional or graduate background and with intermediate English (ESOL level 1) or above. See weblink for more information.
Events
Somali and Exiled Voices Fusion: War and Peace
Wed 15 August, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2, 7pm
Oh! Art and Exiled Writers Ink event with Somali, Bosnian and Iranian writers and musicians. Featured guests: Darina Stojnic, Aar Band, and Mahdad Majdian. One of a series of events held every two months to bring the work of Somali and other exiled writers to the wider community ofEast London. More information from either: ayan.mahamoud@oxfordhouse.org.uk or jennifer@exiledwriters.fsnet.co.uk
NB: Oxford House has launched a Somali music compilation. More info about this and Somali Arts Programme at http://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/template.php?ID=44
Wed 15 August, Oxford House, Derbyshire Street, London E2, 7pm
Oh! Art and Exiled Writers Ink event with Somali, Bosnian and Iranian writers and musicians. Featured guests: Darina Stojnic, Aar Band, and Mahdad Majdian. One of a series of events held every two months to bring the work of Somali and other exiled writers to the wider community of
NB: Oxford House has launched a Somali music compilation. More info about this and Somali Arts Programme at http://www.oxfordhouse.org.uk/template.php?ID=44
Resources
Connecting Communities. Recipes From Around The World
West London Refugee Women's Forum has produced a very attractive, full colour multilingual recipe book. Each page has a recipe from one of the organisation's volunteers who are of all ages and backgrounds and from all over the world. The book features 29 recipes in English with parallel text in mother tongue languages including Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Congolese, Farsi, Gujurati, Irish, Japanese, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovakian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi. The book includes photographs of people, recipes, craftwork and cloth. The project, which aims to foster good relations between different communities and promote intercultural awareness and understanding, has been funded by the Community Development Foundation, Connecting Communities programme.
West London Refugee Women's Forum has produced a very attractive, full colour multilingual recipe book. Each page has a recipe from one of the organisation's volunteers who are of all ages and backgrounds and from all over the world. The book features 29 recipes in English with parallel text in mother tongue languages including Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Congolese, Farsi, Gujurati, Irish, Japanese, Norwegian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovakian, Spanish, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinya, Turkish, Twi. The book includes photographs of people, recipes, craftwork and cloth. The project, which aims to foster good relations between different communities and promote intercultural awareness and understanding, has been funded by the Community Development Foundation, Connecting Communities programme.
Single copies are available free of charge to libraries, schools and community groups. To request a copy please email your contact details and the name of the organisation you are requesting a copy for to wlrefugeewomen@yahoo.co.uk. Free copies will be posted out whilst stocks last. Anyone wishing to acquire a copy for personal use, or from an overseas address, or multiple copies please contact Zibiah at the e-mail address above or phone +44 (0)208 970 2145.
Case study: Refugees into Libraries in Leicester
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/d/341/a/1804
Work in Leicester Libraries is featured in training/development/capacity good practice section on the website of the Institute for Community Cohesion - see weblink above.
http://www.coventry.ac.uk/researchnet/d/341/a/1804
Work in Leicester Libraries is featured in training/development/capacity good practice section on the website of the Institute for Community Cohesion - see weblink above.
From outside in: refugees and British society
(Source: Philip Wark)
New publication that brings together contributions by poets, playwrights, journalists and those with no previous writing experience from fifteen different countries to reflect on what
Cost: £11.99. Further info from: http://www.counterpoint-online.org/cgi-site/biblio.cgi?action=detail&id=69.
Talk To Your Baby – quick tips
http://www.literacytrust.org.uk/talktoyourbaby/quicktips.html?dm_i=142153346
Talk To Your Baby has produced a series of quick tips for parents and practitioners to help children develop good talking and listening skills. Each sheet is available in thirteen languages. Copies can be downloaded from the above weblink and photocopied free of charge.
The Children's Panel at the Refugee Council has opened new office in Birmingham and Leeds
(Source: Refugee Council newsletter, 30 July)
http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/news/news/2007/july/20070719.htm
The Children’s Panel works with separated children who are under the age of 18 when they enter the UK. The team can also work with asylum seeking young people under 21 who, in the absence of a parent, are caring for younger brothers and sisters.
The Children’s Panel works with separated children who are under the age of 18 when they enter the UK. The team can also work with asylum seeking young people under 21 who, in the absence of a parent, are caring for younger brothers and sisters.
Surveys
Asylum Aid online survey
http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/Policy/asylum_rights_watch2007.htm
(Source: Refugee Council newsletter)
This survey aims to document the experiences of people in the asylum process. Asylum Aid expect to use the evidence to present to the Independent Asylum Commission later this autumn. Anyone who has contact with asylum seekers, or who is themselves seeking asylum, is encouraged to present their evidence of what is happening on the ground during this period of change in Home Office procedures. You may provide your name or be anonymous as you prefer.
Asylum Aid online survey
http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/Policy/asylum_rights_watch2007.htm
(Source: Refugee Council newsletter)
This survey aims to document the experiences of people in the asylum process. Asylum Aid expect to use the evidence to present to the Independent Asylum Commission later this autumn. Anyone who has contact with asylum seekers, or who is themselves seeking asylum, is encouraged to present their evidence of what is happening on the ground during this period of change in Home Office procedures. You may provide your name or be anonymous as you prefer.
Background reading
Social Exclusion, Refugee Integration, and the Right to Work for Asylum Seekers http://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/policy/briefings/2007/righttowork.htm
This policy briefing has been updated July 2007.
This policy briefing has been updated July 2007.
National Consortia Co-ordinating Group newsletter July 2007
http://www.refugeeaccess.info/uploads/news/NCCG_news_6.pdf
These consortia have largely changed their name to "Strategic Migration Partnerships" to reflect their expanded role, which now covers "migrants" and "migrant workers" as well as refugees and asylum seekers There is more detail about this in this newsletter, which also includes useful statistical information. The newsletter also includes a guide to funders that give priority to asylum seekers and refugees.
http://www.refugeeaccess.info/uploads/news/NCCG_news_6.pdf
These consortia have largely changed their name to "Strategic Migration Partnerships" to reflect their expanded role, which now covers "migrants" and "migrant workers" as well as refugees and asylum seekers There is more detail about this in this newsletter, which also includes useful statistical information. The newsletter also includes a guide to funders that give priority to asylum seekers and refugees.
Migrant Workers - local authority initiatives
http://www.laria.gov.uk/
On 10 May 2007, the Local Authorities Research & Intelligence Association (LARIA) and the Local Government Association (LGA) held a seminar on this topic, looking at research undertaken in the Midlands, Slough and Crewe, and at activities in East Anglia. The presentations, including one from the Audit Commission, are available from a link on the home page of the LARIA website (see above).
http://www.laria.gov.uk/
On 10 May 2007, the Local Authorities Research & Intelligence Association (LARIA) and the Local Government Association (LGA) held a seminar on this topic, looking at research undertaken in the Midlands, Slough and Crewe, and at activities in East Anglia. The presentations, including one from the Audit Commission, are available from a link on the home page of the LARIA website (see above).
Other background news
Ed Miliband MP has lead responsibility for Social Exclusion policy
Ed Miliband MP has been appointed Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and has lead responsibility for Social Exclusion policy. He will be supported on the social exclusion agenda by Gillian Merron MP, Parliamentary Secretary, who is also the Minister for the East Midlands.
Ed Miliband MP has lead responsibility for Social Exclusion policy
Ed Miliband MP has been appointed Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and has lead responsibility for Social Exclusion policy. He will be supported on the social exclusion agenda by Gillian Merron MP, Parliamentary Secretary, who is also the Minister for the East Midlands.
Read Ed Miliband’s statement on his appointment at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/newsroom/news_releases/2007/statements/070628_miliband.asp
More information on the Cabinet Office Ministerial Team is available at: http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/about_the_cabinet_office/ministers.asp#ministers
UK gets 2.5m new foreign workers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6913296.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6913296.stm
Umi Prasad presents Open House, a topical programme for Liverpool's Asian Community
http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2006/07/14/radiomerseyside_pres_umiprasad_feature.shtml
"Umi Prasad.....discovered that her previous experience as a librarian was invaluable. She was still disseminating information, but just entertaining an audience in a different way........In 1957 she came over to Liverpool, and some years later, she became the Asian Librarian in the Multi-Cultural unit of Liverpool City libraries"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/liverpool/content/articles/2006/07/14/radiomerseyside_pres_umiprasad_feature.shtml
"Umi Prasad.....discovered that her previous experience as a librarian was invaluable. She was still disseminating information, but just entertaining an audience in a different way........In 1957 she came over to Liverpool, and some years later, she became the Asian Librarian in the Multi-Cultural unit of Liverpool City libraries"
“One in seven joins
http://news.independent.co.uk/world/middle_east/article2816666.ece
Article by Patrick Cockburn, looking at the vast number of people fleeing
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Monday, 30 July 2007
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WTYL News
Refugee scheme scoops second award
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/press/2007/june/refugee-scheme-scoops-second-award.en;jsessionid=2F4330FB3B10EDC346CCFB7F843CE896.node1
The London Borough of Camden library scheme that helps refugees improve their skills, confidence and job prospects has won a second national award. The refugees work experience project has so far trained 32 refugees as library service assistants. It was chosen from schemes across the country to win the organisational change award in the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) Diversity Awards 2007. See weblink above for more information.
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/content/press/2007/june/refugee-scheme-scoops-second-award.en;jsessionid=2F4330FB3B10EDC346CCFB7F843CE896.node1
The London Borough of Camden library scheme that helps refugees improve their skills, confidence and job prospects has won a second national award. The refugees work experience project has so far trained 32 refugees as library service assistants. It was chosen from schemes across the country to win the organisational change award in the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) Diversity Awards 2007. See weblink above for more information.
Note from HC: warmest congratulations to Helen Pollock helen.pollock@camden.gov.uk and everyone who has participated or been involved in some way.
WTYL Survey
Very many thanks to those of you who have completed the survey - if you haven't yet returned it, please could you let JV (john@nadder.org.uk) have back your completed survey asap? (If the email with your survey didn't arrive, please contact JV and he will send another!).
Conferences
Building Communities: equality and diversity in action
Leeds 7 November 2007
Leeds 7 November 2007
London 28 November 2007
With the recent publication of the Commission on Integration and Cohesion's report Our shared future and the launch in October 2007 of the Commission for Equality and Human Rights, these Refugee Council conferences seek to clarify the legislative background to refugee integration and examine current policy and practice in this area, establishing it both as a critical; issue in its own right and as an essential element within the wider context of equality, community cohesion and integration. The conferences will examine the needs of refugees and asylum seekers as a distinct group, in terms of:
- The focus of the new Commission on Equality and Human Rights
- Existing frameworks for race, equalities and immigration
- Post-16 education and employment
- Access to services
- Links between refugee integration and community cohesion
Further information, including speakers and a preliminary programme will be available soon from www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/speakers
Diverse Britain 2007: Promoting Race Equality
http://www.neilstewartassociates.com/re103/
Mon 10 and Tue 11 December 2007, QEII Conference Centre, London
Following last year's hugely successful CRE Race Convention, "Diverse Britain" will be the landmark event in the UK on race equality. It will be invaluable for professionals, managers and campaigners with a role in equality and social justice.
Mon 10 and Tue 11 December 2007, QEII Conference Centre, London
Following last year's hugely successful CRE Race Convention, "Diverse Britain" will be the landmark event in the UK on race equality. It will be invaluable for professionals, managers and campaigners with a role in equality and social justice.
This event provides a unique forum to examine the challenges and most effective measures in building race equality. It will celebrate the diversity that contributes to give Britain a leading edge in the worlds of government, business, sport and the arts. See weblink above for more information.
Resources
Updated resources for women asylum seekers
http://www.asylumaid.org.uk/Press%20statements/gender_guidance_campaign.htm
The Refugee Women's Resource Project has produced a leaflet directed at asylum-seeking women which explains the Home Office policy for deciding women's asylum claims. This is available to download from the weblink above in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, French, Pashto, Somali, Turkish, Tigrinya, Urdu and Vietnamese. An audio CD for training and awareness-raising purposes is also available (free), covering the Home Office policy for deciding women’s asylum claims and the consequences if this policy is not followed. The six tracks can each be used individually (15 minutes total). The CD is in English only. See weblink for more information about what it covers or e-mail women@asylumaid.org.uk
The Paul Hamlyn Foundation Evaluation Resource Pack
http://www.phf.org.uk/news.asp?id=172
This pack by Jane Thompson, published by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation in association with the National Institute of Adult Continuing Education, is intended for staff and volunteers in the voluntary sector to help with evaluating their work. It considers the different types of evaluation that can take place with a particular focus on participatory forms of evaluation, and what types of evidence can be used. Price £12.50 - see weblink above for more information and how to order a copy.
Diversity Works for London website
http://www.diversityworksforlondon.com/
Website includes useful basic facts and figures about diversity in London and tools to help organisations ensure that it isn't the responsibility of one person to manage diversity effectively. Whilst the site is intended to support business to engage with diverse communities in London, the tools on the site are applicable anywhere, and include, for example, a guide to writing a diversity strategy.
Background reading
Guidance on the duty to promote community cohesion
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk/wholeschool/Communitycohesion/Community_cohesion_case_studies/
(Source: www.irr.org.uk)
The Department for Children, Schools and Families has published guidance on the duty to promote community cohesion. The link above is to a series of case studies and there is a link to the actual guidance at the bottom of the page. Although this relates specifically to schools, there are opportunities for public libraries to link in and contribute to this work in partnership with their local schools.
Note from HC: ...and finally, in case you missed this when it was first published, as I did
Localism, governance and the public realm: issues for the local cultural sector
http://www.mla.gov.uk/resources/assets//L/localism_governance_public_realm_11107.pdf
The MLA commissioned the report Localism, Governance and the Public Realm from Kevin Harris (see www.local-level.org.uk) to look at culture in the context of civil renewal, community cohesion and localism and governance. Through a variety of interviews with museum, library and archive professionals already delivering against these agendas and policy analysts, the report shows that the cultural sector can play a vital part in engaging citizens in civic life at the local level.
Best wishes
Helen Carpenter John Vincent
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Monday, 23 July 2007
Latest Digest from WTYL Team
Dear All
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Conferences/courses/events
Free volunteer management training
http://www.csv.org.uk/Get+Trained/IAVM/IAVM+Regional+Workshop+Series.htm
Mon 30 Jul: Newcastle; Tue 31 Jul: York, Wed 1 Aug: Leicester, Thu 2 Aug: Birmingham, Fri 3 Aug: Central London
"Dare to Care" is a government-funded campaign to make time to end child poverty, led by CSV and the Campaign to end child poverty. As part of the campaign there are free volunteer management training workshops on two themes: developing your organisation for volunteer involvement and capacity building through your volunteers. See weblink above for details and how to book.
Free volunteer management training
http://www.csv.org.uk/Get+Trained/IAVM/IAVM+Regional+Workshop+Series.htm
Mon 30 Jul: Newcastle; Tue 31 Jul: York, Wed 1 Aug: Leicester, Thu 2 Aug: Birmingham, Fri 3 Aug: Central London
"Dare to Care" is a government-funded campaign to make time to end child poverty, led by CSV and the Campaign to end child poverty. As part of the campaign there are free volunteer management training workshops on two themes: developing your organisation for volunteer involvement and capacity building through your volunteers. See weblink above for details and how to book.
State of Emergency. Exiled Lit Cafe
Mon 6 Aug, Poetry Cafe, London
http://www.exiledwriters.co.uk/cafe.shtml
Mon 6 Aug, Poetry Cafe, London
http://www.exiledwriters.co.uk/cafe.shtml
With Soleïman Adel Guémar, whose poetry book State of Emergency has just been published by Arc, Jean-Louis N'tadi, Cristina Viti , Janet Simon and Tom Cheesman. See weblink (scroll down) for more information.
Mixedness & Mixing: new perspectives on mixed-race Britons
On-line Conference, 4-6 September 2007
Mixed-race people account for around one in six of all ethnic minorities in
The CRE, in partnership with the Runnymede Trust, London South Bank University's Families and Social Capital Research Group, and DCLG is hosting a unique online conference. It will look at issues relating to
Further details available at the above web-link.
Libraries for everybody seeking to understand the world and themselves
http://metlib.mlp.cz/
June 1-6 2008, Prague, Czech Republic
Advance notice for International Federation of Library Associations' (IFLA) Metropolitan Libraries Section conference. Registration will commence in October 2007. More information at weblink above.
http://metlib.mlp.cz/
June 1-6 2008, Prague, Czech Republic
Advance notice for International Federation of Library Associations' (IFLA) Metropolitan Libraries Section conference. Registration will commence in October 2007. More information at weblink above.
Jobs
Outreach Worker
(Source: diversity-forum@mailtalk.ac.uk)
Following a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sutton Library & Heritage Service is looking for a freelance outreach worker to help deliver the "Gentlemen Slavers" project. You will be required to liaise with local teachers and schools (KS3) and organise a programme of activities linking our Gentlemen Slavers project to KS3 history and citizenship. Work with local teachers to produce a teachers' resource pack from the materials produced by the project Researcher. Fee: £250 per day including expenses to a maximum of £3500. Period: fixed period between September 2007 and no later than March 2008. For further information and how to apply contact Kath Shawcross: k.shawcross@sutton.gov.uk
(Source: diversity-forum@mailtalk.ac.uk)
Following a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Sutton Library & Heritage Service is looking for a freelance outreach worker to help deliver the "Gentlemen Slavers" project. You will be required to liaise with local teachers and schools (KS3) and organise a programme of activities linking our Gentlemen Slavers project to KS3 history and citizenship. Work with local teachers to produce a teachers' resource pack from the materials produced by the project Researcher. Fee: £250 per day including expenses to a maximum of £3500. Period: fixed period between September 2007 and no later than March 2008. For further information and how to apply contact Kath Shawcross: k.shawcross@sutton.gov.uk
Resources
The Changing Face of Metropolitan Libraries: inventing the future, but anchored in the past
http://www.ifla.org/VII/s46/conf/SeattleProgram.htm
Presentations at this International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference in Seattle in May 2007 are now available to listen to and/or read. See weblink above.
http://www.ifla.org/VII/s46/conf/SeattleProgram.htm
Presentations at this International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) conference in Seattle in May 2007 are now available to listen to and/or read. See weblink above.
Immigrant Gateways
http://www.urbanlibraries.org/showcase/partners.html
Note from HC: Following my recent visit to Canada and USA, I realise that the library world could and should be doing much more in the UK to learn from demographers and also to work with people cross-sectorally on future forecasting. This is a great example of how other places are going about generating debate and pulling in people from other sectors:
http://www.urbanlibraries.org/showcase/partners.html
Note from HC: Following my recent visit to Canada and USA, I realise that the library world could and should be doing much more in the UK to learn from demographers and also to work with people cross-sectorally on future forecasting. This is a great example of how other places are going about generating debate and pulling in people from other sectors:
The Urban Libraries Council (in USA) held a conference 4-5 May: "Partners for Success: The Changing Face of Cities." See weblink above for more details. See also very interesting blog about one of the presentations on immigrant gateways by Governing Magazine's Anne Jordan:
http://governing.typepad.com/13thfloor/2007/05/immigrant_gatew.html and excellent resources from the presenter on this topic, Audrey Singer, from the Brookings Institute: http://www.brookings.edu/index/scholarwork.htm?scholar=Singer*Audrey**
You may also find this link below of interest about libraries. A browse through the other menu headings brought up other items of interest too:
http://governing.typepad.com/13thfloor/libraries/index.html
The First Black Britons. Black History and Citizenship DVD Learning Resource
http://www.sweetpatootee.co.uk/
Black British TV Actor/Comedian Gary Beadle (Eastenders' Paul Truman) presents a journey of discovery, from the Napoleonic Wars to the grand imperial age and a struggle for equality. He visits archives, museums and historical sites in Jamaica, Barbados, Liverpool, London and Windsor; revealing a vital missing chapter in the making of modern Britain. The incredible hidden history of the West India Regiment. And the unique act of Parliament that established a new class of citizen - Black British. 'The First Black Britons' is designed to be a catalyst for lesson-plans in Black History Month, that can also support cross-curricular schemes of work throughout the year. See weblink for more information. UK distributor www.beckmanndirect.com will supply copies. Kelly Smith, Sales & Marketing Director T: 01624 816 585 F: 01624 816 589 E: KSmith@beckmanngroup.co.uk
Between ‘Parallel Lives' and ‘Community Cohesion.' Toward new models of immigration, integration and multiculturalism
http://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/events/AC_Schedule07.shtml#topLeft
This COMPAS conference, which took place on 6 and 7 July, included a very interesting presentation by Jill Rutter, Senior Research Fellow, Migration and Equalities Team at ippr, entitled Social Segregation, Integration and Community Cohesion: Challenges for Public Services. See: http://www.compas.ox.ac.uk/events/AnnConf07-papers/rutter%20compaspresent.pdf. Although not directly about public libraries the presentation provides food for thought about the role they can/could play.
News
Well London
http://www.londonshealth.gov.uk/well_london.htm
BIG - the Big Lottery Fund announced on 18 July that Well London alliance, a partnership brought together by the London Health Commission, has been awarded £9.46m for a portfolio of projects targeted the capital's most deprived neighbourhoods in twenty London boroughs. See weblink for details. Note from HC: Opportunities for public libraries to play their part in this!
MLA appoints Roy Clare CBE as new Chief Executive
http://www.mla.gov.uk/webdav/harmonise?Page/@id=82&Section[@stateId_eq_left_hand_root]/@id=4289&Document/@id=28963
Capital ideas. His latest research shows ethnic diversity reduces social solidarity, trust and happiness. So why is Robert Putnam so optimistic we can all get along? Madeleine Bunting reports in The Guardian, Wed Jul 18
http://society.guardian.co.uk/communities/story/0,,2128343,00.html
Best wishes
Helen Carpenter John Vincent
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Sunday, 22 July 2007
Latest WTYL Update
This digest has been compiled by Helen Carpenter (Welcome to Your Library) and John Vincent (The Network). To send a message to all subscribers e-mail wtyl@jiscmail.ac.uk. To contact Helen Carpenter and/or John Vincent use e-mail addresses at the end of this digest
WTYL News (1)
Warmest congratulations to Mike Prendergast, Community Services Manager in Southwark Libraries, one of the partners in WTYL. He has just won the hotly contested STARS 2007 award (Southwark Top Achievers Recognition Scheme) for "Community Service of the Year" for his work in "development of new services to encourage many diverse groups' use of libraries."
Warmest congratulations to Mike Prendergast, Community Services Manager in Southwark Libraries, one of the partners in WTYL. He has just won the hotly contested STARS 2007 award (Southwark Top Achievers Recognition Scheme) for "Community Service of the Year" for his work in "development of new services to encourage many diverse groups' use of libraries."
WTYL News (2)
WTYL Survey 2007
JV will shortly be sending out our survey - do, please, let us know what you think of the Digest!
Conferences
Increasing diversity in Canadian cities: the public library response
11-12 October 2007, Toronto, Canada
11-12 October 2007, Toronto, Canada
http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/culc/
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council, in partnership with Toronto Public Library, is holding this conference to explore diversity, social integration and social cohesion, and the critical role of public libraries in Canada’s rapidly changing urban environment.
The Canadian Urban Libraries Council, in partnership with Toronto Public Library, is holding this conference to explore diversity, social integration and social cohesion, and the critical role of public libraries in Canada’s rapidly changing urban environment.
Libraries play an important role in the creation of healthy, vibrant cities and the adaptation and integration of newcomers. This conference will explore and demonstrate that contribution. Join library leadership, staff and trustees from across Canada, international delegates from Germany and Denmark, politicians, key policy makers and partners to learn, discuss and debate. See weblink above for full programme and registration information.
Events/courses
Mapping Provision and Matching Needs of Community Language Speakers in Higher Education
Wed 18 Jul 2007, School of Oriental and African Studies, Khalili Lecture Theatre, London, 9.30-5pm
(Source: www.refed.org.uk)
http://www.rln-westmidlands.com/Events/mappingprovision_communitylanguages.aspx
More information or to book at place at this workshop and seminar see weblink above.
Mapping Provision and Matching Needs of Community Language Speakers in Higher Education
Wed 18 Jul 2007, School of Oriental and African Studies, Khalili Lecture Theatre, London, 9.30-5pm
(Source: www.refed.org.uk)
http://www.rln-westmidlands.com/Events/mappingprovision_communitylanguages.aspx
More information or to book at place at this workshop and seminar see weblink above.
Funding opportunities
Access To Learning Award
(Source: John Lake, City of London Libraries)
www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalDevelopment/GlobalLibraries/
Link to brochures about The Access to Learning Award [ATLA] of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ($1 million US) which recognises programmes such as providing free internet access to the public. The deadline for the 2008 award is 31 December 2007.
Link to brochures about The Access to Learning Award [ATLA] of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation ($1 million US) which recognises programmes such as providing free internet access to the public. The deadline for the 2008 award is 31 December 2007.
Consultations
London enriched: the mayor's draft strategy for refugee integration in London
http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/equalities/immigration/strategy.jsp
The Mayor now seeks views on the draft strategy. Full details at weblink above. Consultation period runs from now to 29 October 2007. Although there is a brief mention of public libraries in the full document, I would encourage any public libraries/refugees actively working together in London to put in a response.
London enriched: the mayor's draft strategy for refugee integration in London
http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/equalities/immigration/strategy.jsp
The Mayor now seeks views on the draft strategy. Full details at weblink above. Consultation period runs from now to 29 October 2007. Although there is a brief mention of public libraries in the full document, I would encourage any public libraries/refugees actively working together in London to put in a response.
Exhibitions
Refuge: photography and personal stories that challenge myths around asylum
http://www.novas.org/arts/refugee,61,PAR.html
To 21 Jul, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, London SE1
Showcases the works of three exceptional photographers - Ilham Hamood, Robin Taudevin and Claudia Janke. Full details at weblink above.
Refuge: photography and personal stories that challenge myths around asylum
http://www.novas.org/arts/refugee,61,PAR.html
To 21 Jul, Novas Contemporary Urban Centre, London SE1
Showcases the works of three exceptional photographers - Ilham Hamood, Robin Taudevin and Claudia Janke. Full details at weblink above.
Resources
Integration and cohesion case studies
In addition to the main report (noted in WTYL Digest 18 June 2007), the Commission on Integration & Cohesion have also published a separate document with case studies, including “Refugees into Libraries” (Leicester) and “Libraries Connect” (Hull).
Obstacles to accountability: challenging the immigration detention of families
(Source: IRR Weekly Digest)
http://www.biduk.org/pdf/children/BIDFamilyHandbookFINAL.pdf
The aim of this new handbook from the organisation Bail for Immigration Detainees is to provide up-to-date analysis of current detention policy and practice to inform campaigners, lawyers, human rights organisations and parliamentarians who wish to challenge family detention.
Forced to flee
http://www.theworkcontinues.org/downloads/Forced%20to%20Flee%203%20Web%20PDF%20version.pdf
(Source: IRR Weekly Digest)
The 3rd edition of Refugee Action Group’s FAQs about refugees and asylum-seekers in Northern Ireland has just been published.
Culture on demand
http://www.culture.gov.uk/NR/rdonlyres/9C6750DA-8C19-4254-91B7-0F0FCA786750/0/CultureOnDemand.pdf
New report from DCMS, which looks at what drives demands for culture from people in the Public Service Agreement priority groups (BME communities, disabled people, lower socio-economic groups) – includes positive references to work in libraries - including Leicester - (and museums and archives).
Background reading
The impact of recent immigration on the London economy
(Source: IRR Weekly Digest)
http://213.86.34.248/NR/rdonlyres/38C39C11-76CB-4198-A4AC-26E2FFD341D1/0/BC_RS_immigration_ES.pdf (Executive Summary)
Report from the LSE for the City of London looks at the pattern of migration to London, and highlights issues that need to be addressed.
Best wishes
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