Human Library...read on!

Dear all,

I was speaking with my colleague Kate Buckle this afternoon and I said I would post some information about her 'human library' so please see information below.

HUMAN LIBRARY/LIVING BOOKS

General guidelines for loans from the Human Library!

Before you are ready to take out a Living Book from the Human Library, check out the Book Catalogue

The Librarian

The librarians are there to help you find a book that you would like to borrow.

Duration of loans!

The Living Book must be returned to the Human Library 15 minutes after the time of check out.

You are only allowed to borrow one book at a time although you may make a joint loan with a friend. Loans cannot be extended nor renewed.

Where to go?

The Living Book may be taken around the library R409, but not away from the building. You may share a coffee/tea/juice and biscuit with the Living Book.  You are under no circumstances allowed to take the Living Book home with you. You are not allowed to lend the Living Book to somebody else but you could recommend them as a good read.

What to do?

It is expected that all the Living Books who are being lent out, will be returned in the same condition they were in at the time of check out. Treat the borrowed book with respect! You are encouraged to ask questions but always with respect for the person who volunteers as a loan object. The Living Book can choose to return to Living Library if he/she feels that they are not treated properly.

What are you supposed to do together?

For example: You can start off by sharing a little bit about yourself and feel free to ask questions about the borrowed book’s life and values. Don’t be shy. Now is the perfect opportunity to find out if what you think about anyone who is LGB&T corresponds with the way things are with your Living Book.

After your visit to the Human Library you could discuss your experience or write a book review

For example:

·        What did you go in expecting?

·        What thoughts, ideas or prejudices did you hold before the conversation?

·        What was the nature of the face to face interaction?

·        What did you walk away with in terms of thoughts and ideas?

·        Were your prejudices challenged?

·        How might this experience affect you?

£10 book token as prize for the best book review