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Saving Lives: Library Services to Diverse Populations
The document discusses the significant role of library services in supporting diverse populations, particularly immigrants and refugees, highlighting the importance of providing inclusive access to information and services. It emphasizes the need for libraries to cater to cultural and linguistic diversity through various programs such as English classes, life skills training, and cultural exchanges. Recommendations include developing partnerships with community organizations and focusing on high-demand services to better assist these communities.
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- 1. 6th Library CongresssLeipzig 2016 Saving Lives: Library Services to Diverse Populations Loida Garcia-Febo IFLA Governing Board Member ALA Executive Board Member
- 2. Hallo Liebe Bibliothekarinnen undBibliothekare!
- 3. Greetings from InformationNew Wave
- 4. Average annual rateof change of international migrants, 2000-2013 (percentage)
- 5. International migrants bymajor area, 1999, 2000, 2013
- 6. Ten countries withthe largest number of international migrants, 1990, 2000 and 2013 (millions)
- 8. http://www.unhcr.org/509a836e9.html United Nations Convention relatingto the Status of Refugees. Articulo 1. 1951
- 9. http://www.unhcr.org/556725e69.html#_ga=1.126660366.2082244717.1441905339 United Nations HighCommissioner for Refugees
- 10. Refugees by majorarea, 2013 (millions) In 2013, the total number of refugees in the world was estimated at 15.7 million, representing about seven per cent of all international migrants.
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- 12. http://www.unhcr.org/56cf172b6.html Children and Family Protection SupportHubs Opportunity for Libraries
- 13. Article 19. Everyone hasthe right to freedom of opinion and expression; this right includes freedom to hold opinions without interference and to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers.
- 14. Access to Information Target16.10: “Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national legislation and international agreements” Goal 16: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels
- 15. IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural LibraryManifesto Principles Each individual in our global society has the right to a full range of library and information services. In addressing cultural and linguistic diversity, libraries should: • serve all members of the community without discrimination based on cultural and linguistic heritage; • provide information in appropriate languages and scripts; • give access to a broad range of materials and services reflecting all communities and needs; • employ staff to reflect the diversity of the community, who are trained to work with and serve diverse communities. http://www.ifla.org/node/8976
- 16. IFLA/UNESCO Multicultural LibraryManifesto Principles Library and information services in a culturally and linguistically diverse context include both the provision of services to all types of library users and the provision of library services specifically targeted to underserved cultural and linguistic groups. Special attention should be paid to groups which are often marginalized in culturally diverse societies: minorities, asylum seekers and refugees, residents with a temporary residence permit, migrant workers, and indigenous communities. http://www.ifla.org/node/8976
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- 18. Loida Garcia-Febo research: PublicLibraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 19. Immigrants Mexico China VietnamHaiti India Pakistan Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 20. Refugees Cuba Iraq SyriaButhan/Nepal Colombia Haiti Mexico Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 21. Services Provided toImmigrants & Refugees • Classes to learn English • Weekly conversation clubs in different languages • Pre-GED and GED • Orientation to their new country • Classes to guide professional adults • Panel discussions, e.g. This Muslim-American Life • Cultural Salons including books, food and cultural exchanges • Film or Book Series Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 23. Top Three Topics: •English classes • Life skills programs • Cultural programs • Technology workshops • Citizenship* • Job skills* Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 28. Which services aremore popular: in-person visiting the library or online. In-person. Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 29. Partners • Government agencies •Community based organizations • Consulates • Foundations • Private corporations • Religious organizations • Individuals • Local media Loida Garcia-Febo research: Public Libraries serving Immigrants and Refugees
- 30. Initial Recommendations Basedon Early Research Results • Develop services within the top areas of interest: English Classes for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Life skills programs, Cultural programs, Technology workshops, Job skills • Provide services in high demand: Classes to learn English, guidance to professional adults, orientation to new city/country, cultural exchanges • Partner with: private and public agencies, community based organizations, consulates, foundations, religious, individuals, local media, library associations
- 31. Library Services toImmigrants and Refugees • Free Online Event: March 31, 2016 Presented by: IFLA and ALA Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning & New Professionals SIG More information: https://npsig.wordpress.com/
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- 35. Library Services toDiverse Populations Loida Garcia-Febo IFLA Governing Board Member President, Information New Wave http://loidagarciafebo.com @loidagarciafebo Dankeshön!
Editor's Notes
- #15 You’ve heard that we have a specific target that we’ve advocated for, on Access to Information. But there are also many other areas across the entire set of Goals where libraries make an important contribution to development.
- #32 You’ve heard that we have a specific target that we’ve advocated for, on Access to Information. But there are also many other areas across the entire set of Goals where libraries make an important contribution to development.