| Name of programme |
Chinese Reminiscence Project |
| Where it operates |
Chinese Community and Cambridgeshire Libraries |
| Contact details |
|
Name |
Lynda Martin |
Address |
Huntingdon Library
Princes Street
Huntingdon |
Postcode |
PE29 3PH |
Telephone: |
01480 375194 |
Fax: |
01480 375732 |
Email: |
lynda.martin@cambridgeshire.gov.uk |
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| How the need was identified |
The production of
a book containing the life stories of some members of our local Chinese
community was first suggested as part of 'Chinese Cambridge' a 3 day
event held in Cambridge Central Library. |
| Aims of the project |
Aims of Chinese Cambridge:-
- To promote the library and its services
to the 2,500 members of the Chinese community in Cambridge, involving
all age groups.
- To gain feedback from the Chinese community on improvement to
the service we offer.
- To showcase aspects of the Chinese culture community in Cambridge.
- Aims
of Reminiscence project:-To publish a book in both languages
of the life stories of three generations in the Chinese community
- 'Many miles, many memories'.
- To include information about the
Chinese community history and culture.
- To foster links between
the local and academic Chinese community - e.g. translation help.
- To
celebrate the successful partners involved in 'Chinese Cambridge'.
- To
promote the book nationwide as an example of good practice.
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| How the project operates |
- Partnership between the City /County Councils and local
Chinese community to organise and fund the interviews with older
members of the Chinese communities.
- Preparation of biographies submitted
by the same number of second and third generation volunteers.
- Contributions
to the history and culture sections were submitted by the Chair
of the Cambridge community and by a PHD student researching Public
Library provision to Chinese communities.
- An editorial board met to
discuss contents, funding etc, the Chinese community took the lead
in decision making.
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| How is the programme innovative |
- Funded and supported by a range of partners.
- The Chinese community
is involved with the library service in a number of practical ways
e.g. stock selection, as a focus group and will continue to work
with us.
- We hope it may lead to recruitment of Chinese library staff.
- Chinese
Cambridge was the first visit to the library for some people including
whole families.
- An excellent learning opportunity for library staff.
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