Rolling stock: Library and information services for gypsies and travellers

被引:7
作者
Weller, K [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Oxford, Lib Serv, Oxford, England
来源
LIBRI | 2005年 / 55卷 / 04期
关键词
D O I
10.1515/LIBR.2005.206
中图分类号
G25 [图书馆学、图书馆事业]; G35 [情报学、情报工作];
学科分类号
1205 [信息资源管理]; 120501 [图书馆学];
摘要
Gypsies and Travellers have lived in Britain for over 500 years and yet the country's 'original and oldest ethnic minority' (Pateman 2004, 42) remains the least tolerated by the majority. This paper provides a brief cultural analysis based on the Gypsy Traveller way of life and how current policies and service provision create barriers to this culture and tradition. Library and information service requirements are identified in relation to specific needs, based on the issues that directly affect this minority group. An examination of current policies and service provision will also identify existing barriers to enabling access to information. Proposals are made for providing library and information services appropriate to this minority community, in order to break down these barriers, enable access to information pertinent to their needs and tackle the issues that contribute to the social exclusion of the Gypsy Traveller community in Britain.
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页码:206 / 215
页数:10
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