Presentation delivered by Ayub Khan (Warwickshire Libraries) at CILIP West Midlands Branch Members’ Day. The event was held on Wednesday 28 January 2009 at the Lanchester Library, Coventry University.

7. It’s probably one of the best anti-poverty, anti-deprivation, anti-crime, anti-vandalism policies. Prime Minister, The Right Honourable, Gordon Brown National Year of Reading event, January 2008 The message…..Reading

15. Libraries for All: Social Inclusion in Public Libraries Policy Guidance for Local Authorities in England OCTOBER 1999 Department for Culture, Media and Sport Libraries for All : Social Inclusion in Public Libraries

20. About the County

21. Warwickshire has a rich heritage and is the home of many famous people, places and historical events About the County

22. Warwickshire has over half a million people Households and people are projected to rise faster than the national average The County has large numbers of people over 85 About the County

23. There are no cities in Warwickshire but there are eight settlements with more than 10,000 people Atherstone Bedworth Kenilworth Royal Leamington Spa Nuneaton Rugby Stratford-upon-Avon Warwick About the County

24. Most settlements are villages with less than 10,000 people About the County

25. Warwickshire is one of the fastest growing regions in the UK with many national and international companies About the County

26. Warwickshire has numerous attractions and the visitor economy exceeds £600 million per year Source: UKTS/IPS About the County

27. and Library Services in Warwickshire Migrant Workers

28. “ What are the future challenges?” migrant workers?” “ What do we know about library services?” “ How do migrant workers interact with Migrant Workers

29. What do we know about Migrant workers?

30. What do we know about migrant workers? The number of migrant workers in the West Midlands has increased since 2002 when people from the A8 Accession countries were granted access to the UK labour market Rates of Increase

31. Rates of Increase From 23,400 in 2003 National Insurance registrations of overseas nationals have almost doubled in the past four years: to 48,000 in 2007 (a similar rate of increase to the UK average) What do we know about migrant workers?

32. Economic motives for coming to the UK predominate amongst migrants in the West Midlands Migrant Worker Survey Economic Incentives (Conducted by Advantage West Midlands and the LSC) What do we know about migrant workers?

33. Migrant workers are disproportionately clustered in low-wage sectors and occupations Low Pay Conditions What do we know about migrant workers?

34. Three-quarters of people in the West Midlands Migrant Worker Survey had not brought family members to the UK and few planned to do so in future. Single What do we know about migrant workers?

35. In general there are around 3 males to every 2 females. Gender Bias What do we know about migrant workers?

36. 40% are aged under 25 years Young People Migrant workers are predominantly young: and a further 40% are aged 25-34 years What do we know about migrant workers?

37. Poles account for the largest single national group of labour migrants in the West Midlands, followed by Indians. Polska? What do we know about migrant workers?

38. Three largest overseas nationalities registering for a National Insurance Number (NINo) in 2006/07 Warwickshire’s Workers What do we know about migrant workers? 6.3 3020 Pakistan 8.6 4130 India 38.8 18630 Poland 48030 West Midlands 3.8 50 Portugal 10.8 140 Slovakia 52.3 680 Poland 1300 Rugby 4.3 50 Germany 8.7 100 India 33.0 380 Poland 1150 Warwick 10.9 230 India 13.7 290 Slovakia 57.5 730 Poland 1270 Stratford-on-Avon 11.9 70 Nepal 11.9 70 India 47.5 280 Poland 590 Nuneaton & Bedworth 5.3 10 South Africa 10.5 20 India 52.6 100 Poland 190 North Warwickshire % Nos. 3 rd Largest % Nos. 2 nd Largest % Nos. Largest Total District

39. Warwickshire’s economic landscape is conducive to the settlement of migrant workers and the County has ‘migrant-dense’ industries Warwickshire’s Economy What are the future challenges?

40. Warwickshire’s Economy The Northern half of Warwickshire has traditionally been dominated by manufacturing industries and the Southern half is largely agricultural What are the future challenges?

41. The median duration of stay for the migrant workers surveyed was 17 months Short Stay What do we know about migrant workers?

42. Migrant workers from the New Commonwealth are amongst the most likely to contemplate permanent settlement Citizenship What do we know about migrant workers?

43. ..interact with library services? How do migrant workers..

44. Our Libraries hold events and promotions relating to the root culture of migrant workers. Home Comforts Libraries and Migrant Workers Like this Polish evening at Nuneaton Library

45. Our Libraries provide a nurturing environment where migrant workers can network and integrate with local people Shared Spaces Libraries and Migrant Workers

46. Our Libraries help migrant workers to find their feet with access to impartial advice and practical information. Survival Skills Libraries and Migrant Workers

47. We have memberships forms and leaflets in 12 different languages Information in Other Languages Libraries and Migrant Workers

48. We have a wide range of books, newspapers and magazines in other languages (including fiction, non-fiction, children’s and large print) Products in Other Languages Libraries and Migrant Workers

49. Launch of collections

50. We provide collections of materials to support the ESOL scheme across the County ESOL and Dual Language Books Libraries and Migrant Workers

51. Customer Service Helpful staff with local knowledge Libraries and Migrant Workers

52. We provide help desks with information professionals who can refer migrant workers to useful organisations Information Professionals Libraries and Migrant Workers

53. We know from experience that our People’s Network computers are a vital means of communication for migrant workers People’s Network Computers Libraries and Migrant Workers

54. Work and Housing Our computers are used by migrant workers to find accommodation and jobs. Libraries and Migrant Workers

55. CVs and Printers Migrant workers can get help with writing CVs They also rely on our printers and fax machines Libraries and Migrant Workers

56. Personal Well Being Our computers are used by migrant workers to keep in touch with friends and family back home Libraries and Migrant Workers

57. Community Information Warwickshire Library & Information Service pioneered the Community Information Database Putting migrant workers in touch with local groups and organisations Libraries and Migrant Workers

58. Our Library website provides links to trusted organisations and services Virtual Library (24/7) Libraries and Migrant Workers

59. Some of the many resources migrant workers make use of in Warwickshire Libraries Our Support Services Integration Information Facilitation Communication Sociability Network Guidance Advice Libraries and Migrant Workers

60. ..future challenges? What are the..

61. There is a need to address shortcomings in official statistics and improve information on international migration. Bridging the Knowledge Gap What are the future challenges?

62. The speed of change in some areas and uncertainty about migrant numbers poses ongoing challenges for service providers Speed of Change What are the future challenges?

63. There is an economic risk that the number of migrant workers will decrease in the future and lead to a change in demographic profile Dramatic change What are the future challenges?

64. There are emerging resources and websites that strategic policy makers need to tap into Emerging resources What are the future challenges?

65. Broader challenges What are the future challenges?

67. An influx of migrant workers has led to increased pressure on private rented accommodation Accommodation What are the future challenges?

68. Housing Pressures Over time, migrant workers may seek accommodation in the social-rented sector where demand is high and supply is limited

69. Economic Pressures Migrant workers could have an impact on employment rates for other workers, especially those in the low-skills sector What are the future challenges?

70. Language Barriers The survey of migrant workers in the West Midlands reveals that many workers had not been offered help with improving their English language skills What are the future challenges?

71. Up-skill Many migrant workers are interested in developing new skills and improving their English. What are the future challenges?

72. Lost in Translation Making robust comparisons between the qualifications of migrant workers and the general population is problematic. What are the future challenges?

74. ..the Library & Information Service Potential strategies for..

78. The End Thank-you for listening [email_address]