While this looks like it may be aimed primarily at public libraries, there are obvious applications to UCI:
There is much more to supporting immigrants and refugees than hanging out a “welcome” sign at your library. Successful programs and services are specifically tailored to meet the needs of the range of populations who may come through your doors. Hear from Movers & Shakers who work with communities to empower vulnerable and often underserved populations with a sense of belonging and self-reliance. Learn innovative approaches to identifying and celebrating immigrant leaders; how to foster networking between native-born and newcomer populations and between immigrant groups of varying national origins; how to highlight immigrant-positive narratives; and more. You’ll be sure to find practical ideas among the multi-pronged strategies that these librarians have used to ensure that new immigrants really do feel welcomed by the library and the community.
This webinar is part of a series highlighting the work of recent LJ Movers & Shakers and is hosted in collaboration with Library Journal.
Presented by: Will Chan, Economic Programs Manager, City and County of Denver, (recent Program Administrator, New Americans Project, Denver Public Library), and 2016 Mover & Shaker; and Sophie Maier, Immigrant Services Librarian, Louisville Free Public Library, and 2017 Mover & Shaker.
Jessie says
May 4, 2017 at 8:53 amSuggestion to book a Libraries meeting room for people who want to watch this as a group — discussion, camaraderie, shared learning.
Josh Hutchinson says
May 4, 2017 at 8:57 amIf there’s interest (and your comment implies there is!) I’d be happy to do so. I’ll double check on the logistics, and you’ll hear back!
Thanks for the comment and suggestion.