Conferences
The Diversity Group runs a conference every two years and takes part in Umbrella, the CILIP conference, as well as presenting the Diversity Awards.
Diversity Conference 2010
Monday 14 June 2010, CILIP HQ, Ridgmount Street, London.
The conference theme is Race and Class.
Our political leaders may well insist that that race and class are no longer relevant in the 21st century, but we in the Diversity Group know that these are issues that still impact heavily on both library staff AND our service users, and we think you would agree with us.
We can promise you a VERY exciting line-up of speakers at this event, and lots of debate, so make sure you keep up to date with the Diversity Group web pages for the latest information and booking details.
Even better, why not join the Diversity Group so you can take advantage of a discount on what promises to be the library conference this year!
Diversity Group workshops and AGM at Umbrella 2009
The Diversity Group took part in a number of workshops at Umbrella 2009: Making Connections - The power of people, partnerships & services, 14–15 July 2009, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield.
Umbrella 2009 website: www.umbrella2009.org.uk
We participated in 5 workshops, some of which are led and shared with other CILIP Special Interest Groups. The workshops include:
Tuesday 14 July
11.45-13.00
Stream 5: Professional values (Groups: CDG/DG)
- Preference for Diversity. Robin Lynn, Equality and Human Rights Commission
- Addressing workforce diversity in Brent. Sue McKenzie, London Borough of Brent
14.15-15.30
Stream 1: Libraries as Spaces (Groups: DG/PLG/PrLG)
- The National Offer: developing library services to prisoners in and beyond prison.
Giving prisoners and former prisoners access to core library services. Sue Wilkinson, Birmingham Libraries and Archives
- Developing library services for carers in partnership with Carers UK national campaigns. Carole Wolstenholme, Special Needs Consultant
16.00-17.15
Stream 5: Professional values (Groups: CSG/DG)
- Social justice and community cohesion – what are they exactly and how do we respond?
Less ‘professional,’ more value-based? Building on principles of social justice and community cohesion. Kevin Harris, Local Level.
Kevin Harris presentation (MS Powerpoint - 428KB)
- What are libraries doing about social justice and community cohesion? What sort of actions should libraries be taking? John Vincent, The Network.
John Vincent text (PDF - 92 KB)
Wednesday 15 July
11.15- 12.30
Stream 6: Our professional future (Groups: DG)
- Librarian: a rose by any other name? What is the value of the ‘L’ word? Is the professional / non professional division by definition divisive? Can customers tell one from the other? Is it time to let go? Toni Frank, Lincolnshire Libraries.
Toni Frank presentation text (PDF - 70KB)
Diversity Group AGM
We also hosted our AGM on Wedneday 15th July at Umbrella. Details plus minutes and Annual report are available in our Committee section.
15.45-17.00
Stream 9: Information skills for life (Groups: DG/LIRG)
Last updated: 19 January 2010