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JOHN VINCENT
Biography:
John Vincent has worked in the public
sector (primarily in public libraries) since the 1960s. He
worked for Hertfordshire and Lambeth library services, and, most
recently, for Enfield as a part-time Homework Centre Co-ordinator.
Since 1999, John has been the Networker for "The
Network - tackling social exclusion in libraries, museums, archives
and galleries", running training courses and conferences, producing
a monthly newsletter, and working on specific projects (such as
the Paul Hamlyn Foundation funded project to support library staff
working with looked-after children; and Phase 2 of "Welcome to Your
Library").
John contributes regularly to Public Library Journal
and to CILIP Update , and also leads workshops and give talks at
a number of events - this is his 4th Umbrella!
Title:
Who are "proper" library users, then?
Summary:
A session to look at a role that libraries should be playing
in meeting the needs of all the community,
with particular focus on social exclusion.
Title:
Looked-after children - what do libraries offer?
Summary:
This session will look at why working with looked-after
children and young people is such a priority at present, and how
libraries can support their leisure and educational needs.
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