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The Career Development Group (North & South Thames Division) warmly welcomes
colleagues to this year's AGM, which will be followed by:
** How to Deliver Culturally Diverse Library Services **
In a recent statement issued by Resource: The Council for Museums, Archives
and Libraries it was stated that there is a body of evidence that museums,
archives and libraries are under-used by people from minority ethnic
backgrounds and that museum, archive and library collections and services do
not always fully reflect the diversity of the communities they serve.
In the light of the Race Relations Amendment Act, 2000 organisations now
have a responsibility to promote racial equality to ensure that they:
- eliminate unlawful racial discrimination,
- promote equality of opportunity and
- promote good relations between persons of different racial groups.
This event will look at the implications of this Act and strategies for
addressing them in the context of delivering socially inclusive and
accessible library services.
This event will be of particular interest to those who are responsible for
ensuring social inclusion agendas are met within their library services and
those who are keen to know more about the responsibilities we all face for
ensuring that people from minority ethnic backgrounds can access the
services and collections they need.
Speakers:
Our first speaker is Philip Pothen, the JISC/RDN Communications Manager
responsible for promoting and marketing JISC and RDN activities. Philip is
well known for his commitment to promoting diversity in libraries in his
role as Chair of the Diversity Council. Our second speaker, Shiraz Durrani
offers an illuminating case study into championing the cause for culturally
diverse library services in Merton.
Venue:
This event will be held on 16 April 2003 between 6-8pm at the Engineering
Employers' Federation (EEF), Broadway House, Tothill Street, London. Nearest
tube station: St James's Park (Broadway exit). Map available on request.
Access code: W
Booking information:
This event is FREE but booking is essential. Please contact Liz Lewis by
email ([log in to unmask]) to book your place. Details regarding financial
assistance for childcare are available on request.
Further information:
Copies of the Division's Annual Report will be made available to anyone who
is unable to attend the meeting. Please contact Liz at the above email
address to obtain a copy.
Liz Lewis
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