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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
M1 3EU
0161 247 6021
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