‘‘
And as with any event, this wasn’t without its challenges. The biggest being the uncertainty regarding Covid rules. We were going in blind.
Apprentices
Events and celebrations are back S
This month Ambreen takes a look at the South Asian Heritage Month and Hannah hosts Library Adventures Live with guest Carlie Sorosiak for Libraries Week.
outh Asian Heritage Month… there wasn’t any question of whether I would take part. Raising awareness, being able
to share a part of my identity and getting to experience my first in-person event? You didn’t have to tell me twice; this was right up my alley.
As with any event there were countless meetings months prior, brainstorming what events we would hold, at which libraries and what dates we had available. Our biggest winner for the month was the ‘South Asian Feminism Panel’, an event that everyone in the team unequivocally and enthusiastically agreed was an important and much-needed topic. And as with any event, this wasn’t without its challenges. The biggest being the uncertainty regarding Covid rules. We were going in blind. Would we plan an event only for it to no longer be allowed? Or would I get to be part of the first Kirklees Libraries in person event after Covid? Questions that ran continuously through my mind as the dates drew nearer. But because here at Kirklees Libraries, we are nothing but prepared we no doubt had a plan B if anything went south… in the end it was not needed but no harm in being thorough.
Sitting around our (virtual) table we had finally decided on our four panel guests (no doubt they were inspiring strong south Asian women); Mashuda (Faith and Integration Manager with Kirklees Council), Isma (Politics and Sociology graduate), Seeta (Comedian) and Anita (founder of Abhi Rose). On the 7 August I had the privilege of meeting these inspiring women in person at the South Asian Feminism panel. Listening to them speak was incredibly moving and I was glad they were all local women; for what better
October-November 2021
way to support south Asian women than spotlighting strong individuals that have lived and experienced life alongside them in the local community.
We have already started planning for next year and I look forward to once again being involved in a bigger, better South Asian Heritage month. Because here at Kirklees Libraries we always go big for every cause.
LAL+ with Carlie Sorosiak for Libraries Week
I hosted a special ‘Library Adventures Live!’ session for Libraries week, starring author Carlie Sorosiak. Carlie’s book Roar Like A Lion focuses on how animals can help you be your best self; the illustrations complement it beautifully and it is a real pleasure to read.
Carlie was my first guest I’d hosted an event for. I was really excited to be hosting the event myself, this included creating the social media posts, setting up a broadcast and planning meetings with Carlie. I also had to work with Leah, our backstage support for the day. I made sure she was aware of the plan and asked if she could screen share Carlie’s PowerPoint. On the day myself and Leah were sat on Streamyard (Our broadcasting platform) waiting anxiously for Carlie to arrive. 10 past 12, 20 past 12… and I decided to email her publisher. As Carlie was living in LA we suspected she’s got the times mixed up! We thought she wouldn’t make it. I was surprisingly calm as Leah was talking me through doing a live video explaining that the event would be postponed. Once I’d announced the cancellation Carlie’s publisher replied saying Carlie was on her way! My disappointment suddenly switched to excitement! Carlie showed up very apologetic, it was an easy mistake to
Ambreen Aziz is an apprentice librarian at Kirklees Libraries
www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk
Hannah Armitage is an apprentice librarian at Kirklees Libraries
www.kirkleeslibraries.co.uk
INSIGHT
make and she quickly got straight into event mode to say she had just woken up to emails asking where she was! The event was a success, I was so pleased it could go ahead and everything came together as planned. Carlie did a brilliant job and I can’t wait to do another session! Since my LAL session I have started putting together leaflets about LAL to be placed in our different libraries. LAL is a fantastic resource and should be shared among many children across the world. It’s a pleasure to be part of such a great programme and to be with such a talented group of hosts. IP
INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL 47
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60
