Award for services that welcome and offer sanctuary and hope
A WEST Yorkshire library service has become the first in the region to gain a prestigious Library of Sanctuary award. The award recognises the work of the library in offering safe spaces and ser- vices to people felling conflict, climate change and persecution. And Kirklees Libraries has become the first in the Yorkshire and Humber region to be handed an award by City of Sanctuary UK.
The library service has created and delivered a range of services and activi- ties to make people feel welcome – from knit and natter sessions to specially curated book selections. There are also practical resources, such as language packs for those studying English as a second language. Kirklees Libraries has also worked to reduce barriers to the library by putting a halt to fines and no longer requiring ID to join. Councillor Paul Davies, cabinet mem- ber for Corporate, said: “Fleeing violence
and conflict can have a devastating impact on people’s lives. I am therefore delighted that Kirklees Libraries have achieved Library of Sanctuary status in recognition of their ongoing work to support refugees and asylum seekers to integrate into our communities.
“We join a small number of library ser-
vices across the country that are providing much needed sanctuary to people joining our towns and cities in what can be very difficult circumstances. Many congratula- tions to the team.” The Libraries of Sanctuary initiative is part of the wider City of Sanctuary move- ment, and it is encouraging libraries to take steps to create and deliver welcoming services. Kirklees Libraries Chief Librar- ian and President of Libraries Connected Carol Stump said: “Gaining the Libraries of Sanctuary award is a huge achievement for our staff, and I’m extremely proud of the team who have worked with a range of partners and organisations to ensure sanctuary seekers receive the welcome and support they need across Kirklees.
“Positive feedback we’ve had from the assessment panel and sanctuary seekers themselves demonstrates the difference that this has made to people’s lives, and I’m absolutely delighted that we are one of the first authorities in the country, and the first in our region, to receive this award.” l
https://libraries.cityofsanctuary.org/
AGM and voting reminder
DON’T forget CILIP is holding its Annual General Meeting next month and all mem- bers are invited to attend and vote. The AGM will be a virtual event and is being held on 27 October 2021 at 2 pm. All Individual Members whose mem- bership subscriptions are not in arrears are
entitled to vote at the AGM.
Non-members are not entitled to vote, but are welcome to attend the meeting as observers. Register at
https://bit.ly/3E1YjdO.
Online training from CILIP Organisational Storytelling
Understand the science behind stories and why humans find them compelling. Learn tips and tricks for impactful narratives. Find out when to use them in knowledge sharing situations.
Two part course: Tuesday 12 October 10am–1pm and Tuesday 19 October 10am–1pm from TheKnowledgeBusiness, in partnership with CILIP
Doing the Right Thing with User Data
Get a refresh of the data protection principles and explore what they mean in practical terms by examining practical scenarios around the use of user data as well as common challenges. Develop a good understanding of what the ‘right thing’ means for user data.
Half-day course: Wednesday 27 October 10am–1pm from LighthouseIG, in partnership with CILIP
Special rates for CILIP members and CILIP Employer Partners Find out more and book now at
cilip.org.uk
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