Libraries and Sanctuary

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Supporting Refugees and New Arrivals

By John Vincent

Series: Libraries and Social Justice

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Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide exploring how libraries and their staff can support new arrivals—individuals who have crossed borders seeking sanctuary. It discusses the motivations behind migration, the barriers faced by these individuals, and the global political context affecting migration. The book highlights existing library efforts, practical initiatives, successful case studies, and identifies gaps in provision, aiming to inspire libraries to create inclusive and welcoming communities.
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This book is ideal for library professionals, educators, and anyone interested in social inclusion and supporting migrants and asylum seekers within community spaces.

Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support ‘new arrivals’ – people who have crossed borders to reach a country, ensuring a supportive, inclusive and welcoming library community.

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Libraries and Sanctuary is a practical guide to how libraries and their staff can support ‘new arrivals’—people who have crossed borders to reach a country. The book examines the different drivers behind an individual’s move, their need for signposting, and the types of barriers faced by new arrivals and people seeking sanctuary.

Readers will discover the background reasons for migration, the global political context of migration, and the likely impacts of both. They will also gain an understanding of just how much work libraries have done so far. The book includes practical initiatives, ‘what works’ examples, and longer case studies, allowing readers to identify gaps in library provision and find inspiration to start similar initiatives in their own institution.

Drawing on the author’s decades of work in libraries and social exclusion, this is a book for anyone seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library community.

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Journal of Librarianship and Information Science praises the book's use of case studies, real-world responses, and its thoughtful exploration of asylum and policy. It describes Libraries and Sanctuary as a powerful foundational text that fosters conversation and encourages the library sector to advance social justice and emancipation.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783305001

Publisher: Facet Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Facet Publishing

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 222

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Education & Reference John Vincent Non-Fiction Science & Nature Series: Libraries and Social Justice

About the Author

John Vincent has worked in the public sector since the 1960s, primarily for Hertfordshire, Lambeth and Enfield public library services. In 1997, he was invited to become part of the team that produced the UK’s first review of public libraries and social exclusion (from which The Network, which he now coordinates, originated). John runs courses and lectures, writes, produces regular newsletters and ebulletins, and lobbies for greater awareness of the role that libraries, archives,
museums, and the cultural and heritage sector play in contributing to social justice. He is particularly interested in supporting the work that libraries do with young people in care, with LGBTQ+ people, and with people seeking sanctuary and other ‘new arrivals’ to the UK.