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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The CILIP BAME Network has issued a powerful statement which includes: “We demand justice for George Floyd and for all those who...

The National Literacy Trust: “[…] have brought together a series of book lists for children and young people of all...

“The policy brief How prison libraries support rehabilitation efforts highlights that prison libraries should not operate in isolation, but work closely with...

Article by Yoti Goudas (user experience consultant) about his survey of museums and their strategies for employing and engaging with disabled...

Useful resources from the It Gets Better Project to help create inclusive spaces. “The It Gets Better Project is a nonprofit organization with...

“This research report investigates the health and wellbeing offer from public libraries in Scotland and uncovers the large scale of...

‘Opinion’ article by John Pateman, which describes recent changes to TBPL: “The Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) has transformed from a...

Subtitled “A collaborative and expanding list resources for LGBTQIA library and information workers”, this new and growing resource on Padlet...

Breaking new ground: celebrating British writers & illustrators of colour

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Relaunched in 2019, the Reading Sight website from Share the Vision includes: Reading Sight

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This archive has been deposited at the Bishopsgate Institute; further information about its scope, and the catalogue, are available online.

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“This project was a collaboration between Essex Libraries and Shared Intelligence, with funding provided by Arts Council England. It was designed...