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Just launched! @cilip.bsky.social's new professional development programme: New Skills for the Future Library Leader. A short course designed to empower the next generation of leaders in England’s public libraries. Funded by @artscouncilengland.bsky.social
Find out more: https://ow.ly/OGN750XqCUi
Find out more: https://ow.ly/OGN750XqCUi
CILIP #MembersFest programme is live! March 2026 jam-packed with online sessions and in-person networking events to showcase the best of what CILIP has to offer. Co-created by CILIP and our amazing member networks.
Check out the highlights & register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
Check out the highlights & register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
November 25, 2025 at 2:02 PM
CILIP #MembersFest programme is live! March 2026 jam-packed with online sessions and in-person networking events to showcase the best of what CILIP has to offer. Co-created by CILIP and our amazing member networks.
Check out the highlights & register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
Check out the highlights & register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
#CILIP members - have you used your votes for for the 2026 Vice President & Trustee elections? Play a vital role in our professional association, check out the excellent candidates and make your mark.
🗳️Voting closes 5pm, Thurs 4 Dec
Read the statements: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Voting closes 5pm, Thurs 4 Dec
Read the statements: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
November 25, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#CILIP members - have you used your votes for for the 2026 Vice President & Trustee elections? Play a vital role in our professional association, check out the excellent candidates and make your mark.
🗳️Voting closes 5pm, Thurs 4 Dec
Read the statements: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Voting closes 5pm, Thurs 4 Dec
Read the statements: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: https://ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR. Apply now!
November 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
We're seeking committee members for #CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. The Committee will work towards everyone's right to read, think, and speak freely, and lead discussions on issues of censorship and access to information. Join us: https://ow.ly/k3I250XwXKR. Apply now!
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For a summary of some of what CILIP's done to advocate for school librarians since the General Election last year, see the latest CILIP School Libraries Group journal www.cilip.org.uk/page/school-...
The School Libraries in View (SLiV) - CILIP: the library and information association
The School Libraries in View (SLiV) is the journal of the CILIP School Libraries Group (SLG) and is published annually.
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November 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For a summary of some of what CILIP's done to advocate for school librarians since the General Election last year, see the latest CILIP School Libraries Group journal www.cilip.org.uk/page/school-...
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Everyone's welcome to join CILIP Members' Fest 2- 6 March www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... great programme of free events coming together
CILIP Members' Fest 2024
14-18 October 2024, Online & in-person Announcing CILIP Members’ Fest – a week-long programme of online events and in-person networking! Taking place 14-18 October, the festival will offer a…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Everyone's welcome to join CILIP Members' Fest 2- 6 March www.cilip.org.uk/general/cust... great programme of free events coming together
Sign-up to take part in our #GreenLibraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. There are four levels all mapped to the Green Libraries Manifesto enabling libraries to audit their climate action. https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Sign-up to take part in our #GreenLibraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. There are four levels all mapped to the Green Libraries Manifesto enabling libraries to audit their climate action. https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
Did you know our new and free #NewSkills training can count towards your CPD requirements as a librarian? The modules are self-paced, allowing you to complete all activities in small, manageable chunks. #ACEFunded Register - start your CPD journey. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Did you know our new and free #NewSkills training can count towards your CPD requirements as a librarian? The modules are self-paced, allowing you to complete all activities in small, manageable chunks. #ACEFunded Register - start your CPD journey. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
The Government Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into reading for pleasure. #CILIP is here as the professional body for the sector to support politicians make informed choices and access trustworthy information & data. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/v5yO50XwLOG
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Government Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into reading for pleasure. #CILIP is here as the professional body for the sector to support politicians make informed choices and access trustworthy information & data. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/v5yO50XwLOG
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How shall we count the ways in which libraries make a difference? My article in #InformationProfessional, Winter 2025. p14, brings together the findings of key studies on the beneficial impacts of public libraries on #Opportunities #Growth #Society
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 5:58 PM
How shall we count the ways in which libraries make a difference? My article in #InformationProfessional, Winter 2025. p14, brings together the findings of key studies on the beneficial impacts of public libraries on #Opportunities #Growth #Society
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
@cilip.bsky.social @librariesconnected.bsky.social
Is democracy in trouble? Can public libraries help? Patrick Malone, Project Mgr at GLL talks to Info Pro mag on why democracy is in the spotlight in Woolwich libraries and whether libraries are able to help when polarisation can be rampant in communities. https://ow.ly/ZOKj50XuNBI
November 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Is democracy in trouble? Can public libraries help? Patrick Malone, Project Mgr at GLL talks to Info Pro mag on why democracy is in the spotlight in Woolwich libraries and whether libraries are able to help when polarisation can be rampant in communities. https://ow.ly/ZOKj50XuNBI
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We're here at the @cilip.bsky.social #SupplierShowcase in Manchester. 😊 Visit us at Table 10 and be amazed by the time & cost-saving abilities of our best-in-class, future-proof #library solutions!
#librarians #librarymanagement #cilipmembers
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#librarians #librarymanagement #cilipmembers
More info: psp-assetprotection.co.uk/news/meet-ps...
November 21, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We're here at the @cilip.bsky.social #SupplierShowcase in Manchester. 😊 Visit us at Table 10 and be amazed by the time & cost-saving abilities of our best-in-class, future-proof #library solutions!
#librarians #librarymanagement #cilipmembers
More info: psp-assetprotection.co.uk/news/meet-ps...
#librarians #librarymanagement #cilipmembers
More info: psp-assetprotection.co.uk/news/meet-ps...
Our #SupplierShowcase has begun at the stunning Midlands Hotel in Manchester!
November 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our #SupplierShowcase has begun at the stunning Midlands Hotel in Manchester!
Our free #NewSkills training for public librarians in England counts toward your CPD development. Each module is mapped to the #CILIP PKSB, so the training contributes to your ongoing development. Take the next step - become a Future Library Leader: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Our free #NewSkills training for public librarians in England counts toward your CPD development. Each module is mapped to the #CILIP PKSB, so the training contributes to your ongoing development. Take the next step - become a Future Library Leader: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
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Fantastic to see impact of prison librarians recognised in this Justice Committee report committees.parliament.uk/work/8678/re... thanks to CILIP Prison Libraries Group, Kent Libraries, Libraries Connected & other partners
November 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Fantastic to see impact of prison librarians recognised in this Justice Committee report committees.parliament.uk/work/8678/re... thanks to CILIP Prison Libraries Group, Kent Libraries, Libraries Connected & other partners
Our Green Libraries Conference presentations are now live. We had a stimulating day at Kings Place last month where almost 200 colleagues and speakers came together for this important conference. See presentations and photos from the day: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/green-lib-conference2025
November 20, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Our Green Libraries Conference presentations are now live. We had a stimulating day at Kings Place last month where almost 200 colleagues and speakers came together for this important conference. See presentations and photos from the day: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/green-lib-conference2025
🗓️From November 26, library services across all sectors can begin testing a pilot Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework and audit their climate actions.
Sign-up now #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
Sign-up now #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
November 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🗓️From November 26, library services across all sectors can begin testing a pilot Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework and audit their climate actions.
Sign-up now #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
Sign-up now #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
#SupplierPartner promo
🤔 What if your library could stay open longer without increasing costs?
With Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™ and Lyngsoe LibCabinet, libraries offer more freedom and access while making the most of their existing budgets.
Find out how: https://ow.ly/qwCG50XtXT3
🤔 What if your library could stay open longer without increasing costs?
With Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™ and Lyngsoe LibCabinet, libraries offer more freedom and access while making the most of their existing budgets.
Find out how: https://ow.ly/qwCG50XtXT3
November 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
#SupplierPartner promo
🤔 What if your library could stay open longer without increasing costs?
With Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™ and Lyngsoe LibCabinet, libraries offer more freedom and access while making the most of their existing budgets.
Find out how: https://ow.ly/qwCG50XtXT3
🤔 What if your library could stay open longer without increasing costs?
With Lyngsoe Self-Operated Library™ and Lyngsoe LibCabinet, libraries offer more freedom and access while making the most of their existing budgets.
Find out how: https://ow.ly/qwCG50XtXT3
Sign-up to take part in our #GreenLibraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. There are four levels all mapped to the Green Libraries Manifesto enabling libraries to audit their climate action. https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Sign-up to take part in our #GreenLibraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. There are four levels all mapped to the Green Libraries Manifesto enabling libraries to audit their climate action. https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
🌱Did you take part in #GreenLibraries Week? Tell us how your week went. Your important feedback will support and influence our future planning.
📢Deadline TODAY Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
📢Deadline TODAY Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
November 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🌱Did you take part in #GreenLibraries Week? Tell us how your week went. Your important feedback will support and influence our future planning.
📢Deadline TODAY Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
📢Deadline TODAY Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
Have you signed up for our #NewSkills training? Join other public librarians in England and upskill yourself before Christmas.There are two short modules to complete. Register now for this FREE training and become one of our future library leaders: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 17, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Have you signed up for our #NewSkills training? Join other public librarians in England and upskill yourself before Christmas.There are two short modules to complete. Register now for this FREE training and become one of our future library leaders: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
📰 Want the latest news from the libraries, information & knowledge sector? Get the #CILIP newsletter straight to your inbox every fortnight. Next issue Wednesday 19 November.
Sign up here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPmailinglistsignup
Sign up here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPmailinglistsignup
November 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📰 Want the latest news from the libraries, information & knowledge sector? Get the #CILIP newsletter straight to your inbox every fortnight. Next issue Wednesday 19 November.
Sign up here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPmailinglistsignup
Sign up here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPmailinglistsignup
📢Last chance! Join our FREE Manchester #SupplierShowcase at the stunning Midland Hotel. Explore leading platforms, live demos & 1:1 meetings from suppliers inc. #OCLC, Soutron Global Global & #AccessitLib.
🗓️21 November
https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/SupplierShowcaseManchester25_Home
🗓️21 November
https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/SupplierShowcaseManchester25_Home
November 14, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📢Last chance! Join our FREE Manchester #SupplierShowcase at the stunning Midland Hotel. Explore leading platforms, live demos & 1:1 meetings from suppliers inc. #OCLC, Soutron Global Global & #AccessitLib.
🗓️21 November
https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/SupplierShowcaseManchester25_Home
🗓️21 November
https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/SupplierShowcaseManchester25_Home
We're well on our way to 1000 registrations for our new #FutureLibrary training ! If you haven't already, register now for this FREE training for all public library staff in England. Watch our intro video for a two minute overview and enrol today: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
We're well on our way to 1000 registrations for our new #FutureLibrary training ! If you haven't already, register now for this FREE training for all public library staff in England. Watch our intro video for a two minute overview and enrol today: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
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Are you in GKIM and working towards @cilip.bsky.social Professional Registration? Portfolio extracts addressing criterion 2 are available in the Prof Reg candidates' section of the CILIP website via the following link (login required): www.cilip.org.uk/global_engin...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Are you in GKIM and working towards @cilip.bsky.social Professional Registration? Portfolio extracts addressing criterion 2 are available in the Prof Reg candidates' section of the CILIP website via the following link (login required): www.cilip.org.uk/global_engin...
🌱Did you take part in #GreenLibraries Week this year? We'd love to hear how your week went. Your feedback will support and influence our future planning.
📅Deadline Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
📅Deadline Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
November 14, 2025 at 12:25 PM
🌱Did you take part in #GreenLibraries Week this year? We'd love to hear how your week went. Your feedback will support and influence our future planning.
📅Deadline Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99
📅Deadline Monday 17 November https://ow.ly/UJI750XrF99