NEWS
Quantum threat to encryption
A REPORT published by the ICO outlines its early-stage thinking on quantum technolo- gies and data protection saying: “Quantum computers could one day break widely used cryptographic algorithms that help protect everything from personal data to national security information.” It said: “This may be many years, or even decades away” but “ the process of preparing for such a shift has already begun.” For more visit:
https://bit.ly/4hhhGmE.
Blood pressure eased at Suffolk
SUFFOLK Libraries has partnered with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex to deliver a new service to help local people monitor their blood pressure. The scheme will allow library users to borrow blood pressure monitoring equip- ment, enabling them to take their blood pressure readings in the comfort of their home. The aim is to reduce the stress in- volved in testing in a clinical setting, which can mean an inaccurate reading. Krystal Vittles, Deputy Chief Executive of Suffolk Libraries, said: “We’re delighted to be able to offer this service to people across Suffolk and hope this partnership can make a real difference to people’s health.”
Manchester twinned with Lviv
MANCHESTER Libraries has been linked with the Lviv Regional Youth Library, as part of library twinning partnership over- seen by Libraries Connected and Library County, the Ukrainian library association. Manchester City Council said the Youth
Library focus “is particularly apt because of Moss Side Powerhouse Youth Library, a library specialising in offering a service to young people”. John Hacking, Manchester City Council’s executive member for Skills, Employ- ment and Leisure said: “We have a strong Ukrainian community, and we have been eager to show solidarity and connect with them in this way.”
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Gender stereotypes in children’s publishing – the role of the librarian
A NEW opportunity to explore gen- der roles and stereotypes in Chil- dren’s Literature is taking place this month.
The free Eurolis Seminar takes place at Europe House in London on 22 Novem- ber and will explore how children’s books and the characters in them can impact on readers. Among the questions being asked will be “what can librarians do?”, and the seminar organisers say there is plenty of opportunity to get involved in opening-up different perspectives. “Children’s books have a significant
place in children’s development, as they contribute to shape their identity, aspi- rations, and expectations of gender roles in families, and society. “However, the majority of the books represent a world full of traditional, binary, and stereotypical gender roles – boys described as active and domineering, girls described as sweet and conforming, etc.” The project is co-organised by the European Parliament Liaison Office in the United Kingdom and EUROLIS, an association of librarians and infor- mation professionals from Austria, Italy, France, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and the UK from the European Cultural Institutes based in London. This year’s seminar will feature an opening introduction from Honorary CILIP Fellow and former head of Tower Hamlets School Libraries Service, Gillian Harris, who is also Chair of the project. Laura Bennett, Schools Librarian, Tower Hamlets Library Service will lead the first session – Primary Schools Librarians and the Challenge of Gender Stereo- types. This will look at the “growing awareness of the negative impact gender roles can have on young children and of how prolific stereotypes are even now in children’s literature.” Dr Magdalena Paul, University of War- saw, will lead a session on the Polish Librari-
ans’ Perspectives on Feminism and Equal- ity Themes in Children’s Literature. This presentation will discuss the findings of a nationwide survey of public librarians, examining their perceptions of feminist, equality and LGBTQ+ themes in chil- dren’s literature. Isabelle Marque, ABF’s Youth Committee Manager will explore Gender stereotypes in French children’s libraries: including examples, from selecting books to offer- ing new services. Marnie Campagnaro, Associate Profes-
sor of Children’s Literature at the Univers- ity of Padua will give an Italian perspective and will share the results of her research as a tool for librarians to recognise gender bias, acknowledge how it evolves through the decades and hone their selection of readings for young readers. Sandra Sánchez García and Luisa Santamaria will look at 21st Century children’s literature and efforts to ensure equality between women and men is real and effective, through education. Beyond Pink and Blue? On the Role of Libraries in Gendered Marketing, will see Claudia Sackl, Research and Teach- ing Assistant at the University of Zurich, look at how gendered marketing is still prevalent in children’s publishing and asks what can be done to counteract it. Joana Estrela, Writer and Illustrator,
will lead the session Girl or Boy, What Brings You Joy? – Advocating Gender Freedom Through Literature. Joana will discuss the reasons that brought her to write My Own Way with a compari- son to her previous publication James’ Dresses. Joana will explain how facili- tating workshops about James’ Dresses with children influenced her creatively and provided insights into how to com- municate the subject of gender freedom in an accessible and open-ended way. To book your free place visit https://tinyurl. com/EurolisSEM24.
October-November 2024
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