Helen Worrell (she/her)

Archaeology & Anthropology Librarian + Equity, Diversity & Inclusion co-ordinator for Academic Library Services @BodleianLibs. Views my own.

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

@school_of_arch @ICCROM_King @chirikure Done :) available on University network now at this link https://t.co/Q4VOvZGPSR should show in SOLO in a day or two

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

In addition, the Race Equality Task Force are currently forming their recommendations to advance racial equality across the university. You can see more on their work here: https://t.co/uTEZq3TDtX

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Still plenty of time to apply for our new role working on Race and Inclusion within the @bodleianlibs! This role will build on work already underway regarding equity, diversity and inclusion within our organisation. A short overview of this work is here: https://t.co/Wmnvwxsejh

[Bodleian Libraries @bodleianlibs]

Could you be our Project Manager for Race and Inclusion?

This is a fantastic new opportunity to to play a vital part in our ongoing work around equity, diversity and inclusion!
- 2 year fixed term
- Apply by 5 Jan 2022
Please share with your networks!
https://t.co/iIVwQMepsD

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

For staff support, the University Equality and Diversity Unit host BME, LGBT+ & Disabled Staff Networks https://t.co/rH8FJk3ktp These are all active & offer socials & support to their members. There is also an Anti-Racism Ally network and an LGBT+ Ally network.

[Oxford School of Archaeology @school_of_arch]

We ♥️ @oxford_anthro's 'Diversifying Portraiture' online #exhibition: https://t.co/TtHsz88Ek0 put together by our amazing Subject Librarian Helen (@BodArchAnth)

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Yay! Really enjoyed my time on the steering group, lots of important conversations were had. Appropriate photo of the flag wall, me and my partner spent a good hour or so hanging them on the wall parallel to each other 😂🏳️‍🌈📏⚒

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

I've also collated further information of projects & case studies, to see what paths others have taken. The Changing the Narrative libguide has further information on Oxford case studies https://t.co/sT6TFMg3nG and projects from around the UK https://t.co/dbFm4FjVHC

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

This week I'm trying to make sure resources for decolonising the curriculum are easily available for folks who want to see what others have done & get started. The Anti-Racist Resources list now has a selection of books & articles on this topic https://t.co/6HWfvXYwAM

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

@oxgeogsoc @samhampton Of course - thanks! No pressure to publish, just trying to keep a list of any that are openly published in case they’re a useful resource for other departments or groups.

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Collating a list of Oxford-related open letters in the 'anti-racism resources' section of the Changing the narrative libguide for those who would like recommendations for priority action points here in Oxford https://t.co/2vxBYiEsgs

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Required reading for departments who are looking for actions they can take forward to counter institutional racism within the University.

[Daisy J. Hung (she/her) @DaisyHungUK]

Here is the BME Staff Network’s open letter to the Vice Chancellor @UniofOxford with a number of specific, concrete recommendations. Looking forward to seeing a response. https://t.co/ec5pYmWHji @OxfordRace @mplsoxford

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

I've been finding this when researching titles to purchase to improve the Bodleian's anti-racist educational ebook collections. Frustrating that none of the below are available to purchase in e-version from our vendors (from a variety of publishers). How do we change this?

[Isabel Holowaty @iholowaty]

Wonderfully deserved winner. The @HFLOxford has a copy (https://t.co/EUYqMfSkhj) but of course it's locked up. Ebook is temporarily available at https://t.co/ksIL2QpHCq. Would love to buy this ebook, but only 1 of our vendors has it. And it's "unavailable in your country". 😠 🤷‍♀️

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

For LGBT+ History Month we are trialling some LGBT+ resources: more details available here https://t.co/kYKPrFPOdp #LGBTHM20

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Over the next 2 yrs I'll be leading a project @bodleianlibs to champion inclusive collection development. Aiming to improve our collections in: LGBT+ studies, Women’s studies, BME studies, Disability Studies https://t.co/9QBLBBP867

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

In collaboration with librarians, researchers and marginalised groups, this project will analyse gaps in our collections and consider the narrative these collections tell. It will ensure the collections we build are used and useful, and continue their transformational impact.

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Fab review of the Queering Spires exhibition I've been involved with at @MuseumofOxford (and brief shoutout to the @mollyoxford event I run). It was great to launch the exhibition last week and see months of work come to fruition! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Off to #2019m25 conference today on ‘Diversifying our services’. Looking forward to hearing what other libraries have done and getting lots of great ideas we can look at for the @bodleianlibs and our collections.

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Celebrate #IWD2019 by checking out the installation of 'Diversifying Portraiture in Anthropology' @oxford_anthro. Find out more about Beatrice Medicine, Marie Czaplizka, Saba Mahmood, Shirley Ardener, Barbara Freire-Marreco in the online exhibtion here https://t.co/rtP24F6jv0

[Helen Worrell (she/her) @BodArchAnth]

Last night we launched the 'Diversifying Portraiture in Anthropology' exhibition, following Fran Larson's excellent talk for OUAS. The posters are now on permanent display across @oxford_anthro. More info on the project & the posters can be found here: https://t.co/rtP24F6jv0