The Network supports libraries, museums, archives, galleries and other cultural and heritage organisations (as well as individuals) who are working to tackle social exclusion and towards social justice.

Libraries and Sanctuary

Published by Facet in Nov 2022, "Libraries and Sanctuary draws on John Vincent's decades of work in libraries and social exclusion to provide this guide for anyone seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library community for new arrivals." Further details on the Facet Publishing website.
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“Share the Vision, in partnership with the Ulverscroft Foundation, The Reading Agency, and Libraries Connected, have developed a FREE Reading Sight resource pack aimed at...

New toolkit from The Reading Agency and Libraries Connected: “Coordinated by Place2Be, this year Children’s Mental Health Week will be 6-12 February 2023....

“The Queer Heritage and Collections Network is a UK-wide Subject Specialist Network that provides training, networking and peer support to people...

Organised by CILIP Scotland, this webinar was held on 11 March 2022. “Around the world, more people than ever are being forced...

New blogpost from Facet Publishing, in which “John Vincent shares the importance of libraries in these trying times and how they can...

Written by Barbara Band, this new “Key Issues” booklet (no.10 in the series) looks at the importance of diversity and inclusion: “A...

Here are some starters: Find out what is happening locally/regionally, and how you and your library service might help. Is...

New guidance from Book 28: “In our work with public libraries, we have found many who would like to make...

This new report from The Reading Agency and Libraries Connected: “[…] offers examples of the current library services available to...

The recording of the webinar (which took place in Nov 2021), plus links to a range of resources, is available...

“SEND in Museums provides clear guidance for museum, heritage or other arts and cultural professionals, on supporting the inclusion of...

“This webinar introduces the Libraries of Sanctuary toolkit and explore good practice from libraries who have achieved Libraries of Sanctuary...