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DILON

@libdiverse

Diversity in Libraries of the North (DILON) advocates for POC/BME/non-white library and information workers everywhere. [email protected]

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Joined April 2018
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Join us for our next EDI event: Inclusive recruitment in ALN libraries Tuesday 16th May 2023 10-11.30 Hosted by the ALN EDI Action Group Book your place here: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk…
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Due to the success of our Systematic Review (SR) conversations last year, we are delighted to announce we have a new SR Conversations programme running from January to June 2023. These sessions are open to everyone and are delivered online via Teams. bit.ly/3VjfUpz
Systematic Review list of dates, times speaker and title.

ALT Systematic Review list of dates, times speaker and title.

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Job Alert 📣 1yr full-time, cataloguing role @ArchivesHackney working w/ @sircollinsogyg1 ‘s amazing collection to make it accessible to the community and support future work. Apply bit.ly/3APwW6s more Sir Collins info here bit.ly/3GSuSOU Deadline 11/12/22
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Does anyone have any updates on the @SCONUL allies forum? The inaugural and only meeting so far was 14th September 2021 :)
DILON (@libdiverse) profile pictureDILON@libdiverse24 Mar 2022
Replying to @Dr_Sarah_P
There was a SCONUL allies forum.. but I'm not sure where that went? There was only one meeting that I can remember
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Our Practice Interview Scheme is open! If you'd like interview practice, or want to hone your recruitment skills, then head to our EARLL Development Community page! earll.co.uk/edc Please share! @ciliplndn @cilipbame @libdiverse @CILIPCDEG @UKSG
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@libdiverse - please retweet - I'm sharing what we are doing @LancasterUniLib to ensure an inclusive and annti-racist workplace ⬇️
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Diversity in Libraries of the North (@libdiverse) has been asking employers to share information about how they are working to ensure an inclusive and anti-racist workplace, and so we are trying to pro-actively provide that.
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Come join the lovely @impmedlib team! This is a new permanent, full-time role managing the 4 NHS support librarians and leading our services for NHS staff (£51,115 – £61,549) #UkMedLibs
Imperial Library (@imperiallibrary) profile pictureImperial Library@imperiallibrary4 Aug 2022
Could you be our first ever NHS Library Liaison and Evidence Services Manager? Would you like to join and lead a friendly, hardworking and well-resourced NHS Library Team? Click on the link to find out more about this fantastic opportunity imperial.ac.uk/jobs/descript…
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New academic year, new job opportunity🗓️ We are recruiting for a Faculty Librarian (Content) to join our fantastic team @LancasterUniLib, part time (0.6 FTE) on a 12-month contact hr-jobs.lancs.ac.uk/Vacancy.… #lisjobs #librarytwitter DM me for more information #LoveLancaster
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Work in the library, archives, records, information & knowledge sector? Help CILIP, @ARAUK_IE & partners build an accurate picture of the workforce. Building on previous research from 2015 we invite you to complete the survey & share with colleagues: eu.research.net/r/workforces…
Graphic of outline of numerous simplistic heads and shoulders in rainbow colours. Wording: Sign and share the Workforce Mapping survey today!

ALT Graphic of outline of numerous simplistic heads and shoulders in rainbow colours. Wording: Sign and share the Workforce Mapping survey today!

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This is a great time to remind everyone that the webinar @libbrynolf created as a @ciliplgbtq committee member for @CILIPinfo: "How to be a good ally to trans, non-binary, and gender variant people", is available here for free: vimeo.com/647339122
CILIP Webinar: How to be a good ally to trans, non-binary and...

CILIP Webinar: How to be a good ally to trans, non-binary and...

This is "CILIP Webinar: How to be a good ally to trans, non-binary and gender-variant people" by CILIP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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Our EARLL Development Community is designed to bring early career librarians and established professionals into closer collaboration. If you can offer your experience for mock interviews, job shadowing, or event speaking, then sign up on our website: earll.co.uk/edc
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This research is further proof that the majority of Brits support LGBTQ+ people and approach the challenges we face with compassion. But while these figures are encouraging, they illustrate than even a tiny, bigoted minority can have a huge impact on our wellbeing.
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🔵There's still a long way to go to achieve equality in the workplace. 64% of LGBT+ respondents agree that LGBT+ people face discrimination at work based on their sexual orientation, and 70% based on their gender identity.
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New report 📢 @YouGov have conducted two surveys - one of a sample of all British adults, and the other specifically of LGBTQ+ adults. Both were asked about: 🔴Public attitudes 🟠Media portrayals 🟡Family formation 🟢Safety 🔵Workplace 🟣Mental health Here's what they found ⬇️
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The video of the #UnlockingNarratives event is now available - youtu.be/wrvrinQ724s
Unlocking Narratives: The Roots of Decolonising Work in UK Libraries...

Unlocking Narratives: The Roots of Decolonising Work in UK Libraries...

Can librarians and archivists have a conversation about the signifi...

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Instead of showing me your diversity statement, show me your hiring data, your discrimination claim stats, your salary tables, your retention numbers, your diversity policies, and your leaders’ public actions against racism. End performative allyship.
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Catching up after a week away and from the tweets it looks like 'Thriving in your career’ was a hugely positive event. See #TIYC22 and thread from @epicbayj teapaw.org/epicbayj/status/153514…
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Safa@safa4hmed9 Jun 2022
Replying to @libdiverse
Hi all! I'm Safa and I'll be attending tomorrow - so looking forward to meeting you all and seeing each and everyone of your lovely faces! 🥰 #TIYC22
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.@theguyliner explains how to be a better ally to LGBTQ+ people during @Pride month and beyond. trib.al/KEDjUGq
How to be a better ally during Pride month and beyond

How to be a better ally during Pride month and beyond

There's so much more to being a good ally to LGBTQ+ communities than just waving a Pride flag throughout June

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