PRELIMINARY MODELOF MULTICULTURAL LIBRARY

Framework of the model

Implementation process – 5 steps to multicultural library

Pillars of multicultural library • cooperation – partnership-based treatment of minority groups,

cooperation with the community and organizations associating cultural minorities,

• inclusion – addressing the needs of various groups in library activities,

• strengthening – equalizing opportunities for minority groups, facilitating access, including special activities,

• visibility – noticing, appreciating and promoting the heritage of minority groups, including education for the majority group about minorities

Ways of action

• strategic planning;• team building and improving its competence;• partnership cooperation with the community and

inter-library cooperation;• communication and promotion;• infrastructure and space planning.

Areas of action

• knowledge and information,• culture,• education,• community integration.

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Supported by a grant from Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway through the EEA Grants and co-financed by the Polish funds.