The coalition government is driving changes and cutting costs. How can libraries remain committed to social inclusion and deliver social justice in the current climate? And what will the Big Society mean for libraries?
Programme
9.30 - 10am Registration and refreshments
10am Welcome/introductions
10.15am "What shall we call it? And what will it mean?" - A briefing on the coalition Government's approach to social inclusion and social justice
11am Break
11.20am How is this being reflected in your service?
11.50am Case studies of good social inclusion work
12.30pm Lunch (not included - please bring sandwiches to eat outside the library or you can purchase food in 'Core 22', the student bar
1.15pm How do we keep this work going?
Afternoon to consist of sessions on:
· Commitment - political, management, staff
· Resources
· Mainstreaming: putting social justice at the core of our work / moving from projects to mainstream / priorities / what happens in everyday work
· Partnerships, the community and resources
· Evaluation & advocacy
3.30pm What can I do? Practical ideas that we can all implement - and some plans
4.00pm Close
Some comments from delegates at our most recent seminar:
"Very practical and focussed"
"Workshops and
presentations very useful in raising awareness of
issues"
"The day covered many areas that hadn't
crossed my mind, so opened my eyes to new things"
"Exceeded my expectations
and so glad I attended"
"I feel more confident about contributing to development in this area"
To book a place on this seminar please return the completed form to: J[log in to unmask] or by post to Jon Scown, Libraries Centre, Mount St, Bridgwater, TA6 3ES by 31st March 2011.
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Cancellations will be refunded
in full if notified by 31st March 2011. Cancellations from 1st April onwards
will not be refunded. Substitutions may be made at any
time.