Libraries and sanctuary : supporting refugees and other new arrivals /: supporting refugees and other new arrivals. (2022)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: John Vincent.
• Authors: Vincent, John, 1948-
• Contents: Introduction Definitions and scope of the book: when we talk about “refugees and other new arrivals”, who exactly do we mean? What has been the response in the UK? What does any of this have to do with libraries? Libraries’ responses in the UK – historical background What barriers are there to the take-up of library services by new arrivals? And how can we begin to dismantle these? How are libraries responding today? And what more can we do? Some practical ideas … And what can we learn from elsewhere? Conclusions Appendix 1: Main countries of origin of people seeking asylum Appendix 2: Immigration status Appendix 3: A note on funding Appendix 4: A brief look at the supply of library materials Appendix 5: Outline for a course, “Working with new arrivals” Appendix 6: Some sources of information about new arrivals locally and regionally Appendix 7: Effective communications Appendix 8: Community cohesion
• Publisher Details: London : Facet Publishing
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 027.63; Libraries and immigrants
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781783305285; 9781783305025
• Related ISBNs: 9781783305018; 9781783305001
• Notes: Note: Description based on CIP data; resource not viewed.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.