Can the library be a place that promotes the well-being and mental health of all? How can we welcome people with mental disabilities? How can we design an establishment or network policy that integrates mental health issues? Can mental health be considered from the perspective of universal design?
Through two round tables and workshops, this day aims to question these recent issues, thanks to feedback and cross-interventions between professionals from municipal, departmental and university libraries, researchers and association representatives.
This study day is co-organized by the Public Information Library (Bpi), the Book and Reading Service (Ministry of Culture – General Directorate of Media and Cultural Industries), the Ministry of Higher Education and Research (MESR), the Association of Librarians of France (ABF), the libraries of Nancy and the university libraries of the University of Lorraine.
This event takes place in person at the Conservatoire Régional du Grand Nancy and at the Médiathèque Manufacture — Nancy. It is broadcast live online (in the morning only).
Program
9am Welcome
9:30 a.m. Opening of the study day
10am Mental health: a (new) issue for libraries?
This round table will return to this concept with multiple definitions, on the relationship of people with mental disabilities to libraries, in order to consider an institutional response.
Nicolas Marquis, professor of sociology, UCLouvain Saint-Louis, Brussels.
Alexandre Couturier, deputy head of the public services department at the Paris 8 – Vincennes University library, Saint-Denis.
Alexandre Favereau, in charge of reception and public development, Paris city libraries.
Frédéric Laik, treasurer of GEM l’Albatros, Metz.
Moderation: Bélinda Missiroli, Head of the Public Survey and Accessibility Mission, university libraries, Grenoble-Alpes University – DGD BAPSO and member of the ABF AccessibilityS commission.
11:15 Break
11:30 a.m. Taking mental health into account within the library: what practices?
From reception to collections and cultural action, a look back at initiatives supported by public and university reading libraries.
Sarah Favory, cultural activities manager and specific audience representative, Isère Departmental Media Library.
Marc Lalvée, head of documentary policy and collections, Edgar Morin University Library, Sorbonne Paris Nord University.
Nadine Kiker, head of public relations and prevention policy, Joint Documentation and Archives Service, University of Angers.
Émilie Pierre, responsible for mediation for disabled audiences, Médiathèque Manufacture, Nancy libraries.
Alexandre Litty, deputy director in charge of cultural programming, Médiathèque Manufacture, Nancy libraries.
12:45 Lunch break (free)
The afternoon is devoted to six small group workshops which take place for one hour twice at 2 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
2 p.m. Thematic workshops of your choice
1) Bibliotherapy workshops.
Marie Braux, head of the Capucins/Saint-Michel library in Bordeaux.
Feedback on the implementation of bibliotherapy workshops by a trained professional.
2) Wellness and relaxation workshops.
Marianne Bégin, head of the Health BU, University of Lorraine.
Feedback on the organization of well-being and relaxation workshops, with non-medical aims: animal mediation, sophrology, meditation, etc.
3) Association offices.
Camille Delon, audience development officer, social field representative, Public Information Library.
Hélène Guilloteau, president of the Open Door association.
Feedback on the organization, in partnership with associations, of regular support services related to mental health (anonymous listening, access to care for all).
4) Living library.
Alexandre Favereau, in charge of reception and public development, Paris city libraries.
Feedback on the organization of a living library around mental health.
5) Workshops for exchanging practices.
Nadine Kiker, head of public relations and prevention policy, Joint Documentation and Archives Service, University of Angers.
For several years, the Joint Documentation and Archives Service of the University of Angers has been organizing workshops for exchanging practices for agents. This is a regular and collective speaking time, where the problems encountered in public service are discussed. This workshop offers you the opportunity to experience this type of workshop for yourself and to leave with some ideas for implementing them in your library.
6) Music and mental health workshops.
Théodora Maurice, Nancy libraries.
Feedback and sharing of thoughts on the links between mental health and amateur musical practice in media libraries. A collective musical time will close the workshop.
3 p.m. Break
3:15 p.m. Workshops of your choice (workshops identical to those at 2 p.m.)
4:15 p.m. Discussion over coffee
4:30 p.m. Visit to the Manufacture Media Library – Nancy (registration required – duration 30 minutes)
More information and registration at this address.
Photography: illustration, Nancy Libraries, CC BY-SA 2.0
