Libraries and Sanctuary
Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support new arrivalsāpeople who have crossed borders to reach a country. The book examines the different drivers behind an individualās move, their need for signposting, and the sorts of barriers 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 your own institution.
Drawing on the authorās 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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Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support new arrivalsāpeople who have crossed borders to reach a country. The book examines the different drivers behind an individualās move, their need for signposting, and the sorts of barriers 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 your own institution.
Drawing on the authorās decades of work in libraries and social exclusion, this is a book for anyone seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library community.
