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: 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?.
• Publisher Details: London : Facet Publishing
• Publication Date: 2022
• Extent: 1 online resource (256 pages)
• Subjects: 027.63; Libraries and immigrants -- Great Britain; Libraries and immigrants
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1783305282; 9781783305285
• Related ISBNs: 9781783305018
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on December 20, 2022).
• 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.