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NoWAL (North West Academic Libraries) is planning on holding a Supporting Diversity in the Workplace event at Salford University on the 19th June 2006. This day will consist of a opening event followed by a number of workshops looking at various aspects of supporting diversity within the workplace. 



If you would like to book a place on this event please fill in the booking form at http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=184



When you place is confirmed you will be sent a selection form for the workshops.



Last date for bookings is 22 May 2006



19/06/2006 

Supporting diversity in the workplace - Salford   

09.45 - 16.00   

Conference Room & Meeting Rooms, Clifford Whitworth, University of Salford   



Cost of Course 

£55 NoWAL members 

£100 Non-NoWAL members

 

Aim: To raise awareness amongst library and information staff of a range of diversity issues and the services which exist to support staff in providing a high quality and inclusive service to all their users.



Timetable

9.45-10.15

Coffee and registration



10.15-11.15 

Introduction to the event.

Rachel Beckett



11.15-12.15 - Choose one of the following



Writing for equality		

Lawraine Wood



Cross cultural communication		

Sam Harris



Library services for deaf & hard of hearing people

Sue Davies & Jenny Harkison



12.15-13.15

Lunch

 

13.15-14.15 - Choose one of the following



Supporting library and information users with dyslexia

Ann Barlow & Bob Glass

	

Electronic access for all 		

Jenny Craven



Supporting users with visual impairments

To be confirmed



14.15-14.30

Tea. Coffee & Water



14.30-15.30 - Choose one of the following



Current disability legislation

Ann Barlow & Bob Glass

	

What is diversity really about?		

Nicola Siminson



Revealweb: the database of accessible formats. 

Deborah Ryan  



Comments from previous attendees on "Supporting Diversity in the Workplace"      



"Each of the modules was very informative and gave ideas to use in the workplace."



"Excellent event - good range of workshops."



"It is good to share experiences and build up a support network."



"Very enjoyable and informative."



Book a place on this course

http://www.nowal.ac.uk/training/general_programme/timetable.php?course=184 



Place at this event are limited to 42 and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.



If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.





Gil Young

NoWAL Support Officer



NoWAL: Widening access to library resources and improving learning and information support services through innovation, influence and partnership.



Minshull House

47-49 Chorlton Street

Manchester

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0161 247 6021



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