Creating an anti-racist library at CCG

In response to the BLM events of 2020, the libraries in the College Group set out on a mission to create an actively anti-racist library service that will represent and serve our students, equipping them to make the most of their time with us and preparing them for life in West Sussex and beyond. We believe that an anti-racist approach benefits all, that it cannot be viewed in isolation and that inclusion is key.

Please click the link below to view our mission statement.

  CCG Anti-Racist Library Service Mission Statement

This wakelet charts the journey towards an anti-racist library at CCG and contains resources on decolonising the library and curriculum, tackling racism in education, terminology, national/international developments and any film and TV programmes that we feel are relevant. 

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Creating an anti-racist classroom

Here is a short video to help teachers create a safe space in a classroom to discuss race and racism.

New CCG libraries resources 

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Creating anti-racist libraries (CARLS) powerpoint

  Library CARLS presentation

Decolonising the curriculum: suggest resources

We are keen to support efforts in collaboration with staff and students to evaluate curriculum areas and think about how to make our provision more inclusive and relevant for today. 

Please email us at lrc@chichester.ac.uk if you would like to suggest resources to improve the collections of CCG in this way. 

BBC video by psychologist John Amaechi

John Amaechi describes the difference between being non-racist and anti-racist (click the image to go to the video link)

E-book resources

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An Introduction to Anti-Racism

This professional development course (30-45 mins) has been created to support early years practitioners and primary schools in having necessary conversations about racism but this course deserves a wider audience in education. Click on the image to access the course.

 Race Equality Matters

The 5-day challenge has been created for Race Equality Week and consists of different 5-minute activities for each day. The purpose of the activities is to help people reflect and take action to drive race equality.  

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	How do different parts of who we are (like race, gender and culture) affect our experiences and interactions at work?		How can we use our privilege as a force for good?
	Have you ever used words and later realised that they were hurtful and not inclusive?		Have you ever had to change the way you speak or act to fit in?
	Will you join the millions of others today to turn words and thoughts into action?