#NotOurJob – eradicating sexual harassment in libraries
On Friday 25th November, the UN’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, library and information professionals across Scotland and beyond came together to emphasise that it is #NotOurJob to tolerate sexual harassment in libraries.
The event recording below includes recent research evidencing the scale of the problem, with even one incident being one too many, as well as the legal rights of staff and the responsibilities of employers. The presentation slides and chat file can also be accessed here.
Inspired by this session, we are inviting you to pledge your support for the #NotOurJob ABCs:
Acknowledge the problem can and does exist around the world
Believe staff when they disclose harassment
Challenge harassment when you see, hear or read it, whether inside the library or not.
See who has signed so far:
Jenn Hood, JH Digital Design
Kirsten MacQuarrie, CILIP Scotland
Sean McNamara, CILIP Scotland
Brooke Cambie
Hinna Vayani, CILIP
Joy McLean, West College Scotland
Sophie, University of Bath
Crishna Simmons, Surrey County Council
Fionna Black, University of Glasgow
Lily Swain, Anglia Ruskin University
Dana Neumannova, Glasgow Clyde College
Mrs M A F Roberts
Spread the Word
Please share this page along with the #NotOurJob posters and social media assets:
#NotOurJob library poster (landscape)
#NotOurJob library poster (portrait)
#NotOurJob Instagram Story (with space to add the link to this page)
Resources and Support
Dedicated support is available for anyone in our profession or beyond who has experienced sexual harassment. Organisations include:
The Scottish Women’s Rights Centre (for all women, including trans women)
Rape Crisis Scotland (for everyone)
Victim Support Scotland (for everyone)
Safeline (for everyone)
The CILIP Legal Advice Line is also available with free confidential and practical legal advice for all CILIP members.