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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 30m

Delighted to welcome @openfifth.bsky.social, suppliers of library management, discovery, & archival software to our FREE #SupplierShowcase. Visit their stand to talk about Koha LMS, Aspen Discovery, Metabase analytics, AtoM & why they work with open source solutions:

Graphic that reads A CILIP buying event, Manchester Supplier Showcase. Sticker reads free to attend. To the left there is an image of a megaphone. To the right there is a logo of OPen Fifth. At the bottom there’s 3 bullet points reading; product browsing, 1.1 meetings and networking.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 1h

The map's filling up fast and we're thrilled to see how many events you've lined up for #GreenLibraries Week 2025. Take a peek to see the full list and details of what librarians have planned across the UK - it could inspire your own event for this year! www.cilip.org.uk/GreenLibrariesWeek

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 5h

Award-winning writer #DeanAtta reminds us of the importance of protecting access to all kinds of books in our libraries!

Tomorrow is the final day of #BannedBooksWeekUK 2025 - why not visit your local library and pick up a book that's been challenged or banned?

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 6h

1 in 4 people in England experience mental ill health each year. Connection helps. Join one of the #CILIP networks & groups, like #DisabilityNetwork. Find your people in the information profession & share your top tips for supporting mental wellbeing. #WMHD www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 23h

Today our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social attended a landmark event celebrating 175 years of the Public Libraries Act at Manchester Central Library with Baroness Twycross and other sector leaders. The event also marked the launch of the sector's new Libraries Alliance pledge.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 1d

We're counting down to our 2025 GreenLibraries Conference! Join library professionals from all sectors for a day of discussion and insight on planting the seeds of change: from small beginnings to a mighty forest.

🌱British Library | Mon 27 Oct
Book now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

green banner with graphic of 4 people standing on a large hand and having a climate justice demo with flowers in right and left corners of banner. Wording reads Countdown to Green Libraries Conference book your ticket today. British Library 25 October

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 1d

Richard Ovenden draws on the radical vision of the public libraries Act's authors to democratise free access to knowledge & culture, sharing more about the new Libraries Alliance many of us have been working on

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 1d

Celebrating 175 years since the first public libraries Act at Manchester Central Library, libraries minister Baroness Twycross describes the positive impact of her school librarian, the trusted professionalism of all librarians today, & the importance of the new Libraries Alliance

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 1d

Jisc is collaborating with academic librarians to develop a library-centric view of its digital transformation framework. This #InformationProfessional magazine piece explores why a dedicated library focus is essential for digital transformation, and what lies ahead.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 1d

⌛Today is your LAST CHANCE to book CPD-certified Copyright Essentials & receive a free PDF copy of Naomi Korn’s book & 30% off one other Copyright training in 2025.
Watch how this training adds value to your organisation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhU...
Book: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

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CILIP London @ciliplondon.bsky.social · 24d

We have some exciting events coming up this Winter 🍂❄️- sign up below!

Getting Started with Professional Registration, 14th Nov
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Festive Literary Pub Crawl, 10th Dec
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British Museum Library Tour, 15th Jan
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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 5d

The Google Super Searchers training from CILIP SLG & Google is now available! Access the pre-recorded webinar and training resources to help learners search smarter, think critically, and use AI ethically.

✅ Complete the form to receive access:
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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 2d

Can't wait to hear from Geoff Barton at the CILIP AGM 14 Oct, register here www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... plus I'll preview our new 5-year strategy, we'll share Trustee and Vice-President candidates, and much more

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 2d

#CILIP members - looking for a CPD opportunity? CILIP's International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social seeks an editor for its journal, Focus. It has a proud 50+ year history highlighting global issues in the library sector. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/editor-...

Editor of CILIP ILIG Focus journal, UK Wide

Call for expressions of interest for the role of Editor of CILIP ILIG Focus journal CILIP International Library and Information Group (ILIG) seeks an editor for its journal Focus on International Libr...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 2d

⌛Tomorrow's your LAST CHANCE to book CPD-certified Copyright Essentials & receive a free PDF copy of Naomi Korn’s book & 30% off one other Copyright training in 2025.
Watch how this training adds value to your organisation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhU...
Book now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 2d

Our #GreenLibraries Conference is less than 20 days away and tickets are going fast. Join us for a day packed with inspiring talks, practical insights, and powerful discussions about sustainability in libraries. Explore the full programme and book TODAY: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 8d

Knowledge Management Chartership is open to everyone working in #KM. Professional Registration via @cilip.bsky.social demonstrates to employers that you evidence your skills and knowledge how you apply these in practice to make an impact.
#KnowledgeManagement
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Professional Registration Chartership for Knowledge Management

Demonstrate to employers that you have achieved the gold standard as a KM professional by becoming a Chartered Knowledge Manager.

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Paola Marchionni @pmarchionni-jisc.bsky.social · 4d

📢Just published: @jisc.bsky.social Digital transformation library lens www.jisc.ac.uk/taking-digit..., a tool for libraries to amplify, enhance and evidence their role in digital transformation. A big publication, but you can dip in and out! Thanks to SCONUL, @rluk.ac.uk and @cilip.bsky.social

Digital transformation library lens - Jisc

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 2d

Have you registered for the CILIP AGM yet? Join us to hear Geoff Barton CBE, Independent Commission on Oracy in Education's special keynote as we celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for 2026 & vote on key resolutions. www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 3d

Offer extended! If you book CPD-certified Copyright Essentials by Thurs 9 Oct, tou'll receive a free PDF copy of Naomi Korn’s book & 30% off one another Copyright training in 2025. See how Copyright Training adds value: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhU...
Book now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 3d

We're counting down to #GreenLibraries Week. Have you got your event planned yet - and have you shared it with us? Many libraries are taking advantage of half-term to connect with their younger community. Check out our free resources and get planning: www.cilip.org.uk/GreenLibrariesWeek

Green Libraries Week logo, cilip logo, green libraries campaign logo, image of two children planting together, #GreenLibraries, URL, text- Seeds of change - make a difference with your library

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 4d

Just 1️⃣day left to register for CPD-certified Copyright Essentials. Book by Tues 7 Oct & get a free PDF copy of Naomi Korn’s book and 30% off one another Copyright training in 2025. See how Copyright Training adds value: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nhU...
Book now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Copyrig...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 4d

This week is #BannedBooksWeekUK. Join @indexoncensorship.org to celebrate the books that have been challenged, removed or silenced, and to stand with the people who write, sell and lend them. Celebrate the freedom to read.

Banned Books Week UK - Index on Censorship

Banned Books Week UK returns from 5–11 October 2025. It’s a week to celebrate the books that have been challenged, removed or silenced

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 4d

📣 Oxfordshire CC seeks a qualified librarian to join the Stock & Reader Services Team working in the selection, development and promotion of book stock to optimise use for all ages. This excellent role closes soon so APPLY NOW: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/librari... #Libraries #LISjobs

Librarian: Reading, Health & Culture, Westgate Library, Oxford

Librarian: Reading, Health & Culture Salary Grade: Grade 7 £29,065 - £31,022 OR Grade 8 (chartered) £31,537 - £34,434 About Us Over the last year, our libraries recorded over 3 million book issues…

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 4d

We 💯% agree with our President ⤵️ #GreatSchoolLibraries need trained library staff.

Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · 6d

200 books in an alcove under a stairwell do not a Library make.
School librarians equip children with the literacy skills to learn, relax & find information we need for fulfilled lives & to be informed citizens.
Every child deserves a Great School Library.
@cilip.bsky.social
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