The CILIP Global Majority Network has been established to provide a forum for librarians and information professionals from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to share their experiences, support each other and network.
Working with CILIP and other partners, the Network will support the advancement of BAME professionals in the workforce and the development of diverse library, knowledge and information services.
The launch of the CILIP Majority Network Network is an important step in addressing the under-representation of people of colour within the library and information workforce as identified in the CILIP/ARA Workforce Mapping data
(2015).
The Network is managed by a Steering Group, chaired by Shirley Yearwood-Jackman.
“The launch of the CILIP BAME Network represents exciting times for BAME library, knowledge and information professionals and for the profession as a whole.
The Network provides six key goals that all library, knowledge and information professionals can support in order to address the under-representation of BAME colleagues in the workforce, support their advancement and develop diverse library, knowledge and information services. We look forward to working with individuals and organisations alike”.
Shirley Yearwood-Jackman, CILIP Trustee and Chair of the BAME Network Steering Group
“I am extremely proud to be working with Shirley and the steering group on the launch of this new network. Initiatives like DILON and the new CILIP BAME Network are a vital part of addressing the under-representation of people of colour in our profession. We very much hope that the BAME Network will be a driving force in encouraging new BAME people into the sector, creating new opportunities and highlighting to employers the need to fully support the development and promotion of BAME professionals.”
Nick Poole, CEO of CILIP
Consult our Terms of Reference for further details about the CILIP Global Majority Network.