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The School Library Association @sla.org.uk · 9d

Nominations for The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award (PLAA) are now open for 2026! The Award aims to celebrate the wonderful contribution of pupil librarians across the UK. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nro5ON #PLAA2026 #pupillibrarians #schoollibraries #uksla @cilipslg.bsky.social

Pupil Library Assistant Awards 2026

Nominations are open for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Awards - enter before 17th November!

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 16d

Invest in your future - join #CILIP today for:
✅CPD resources & accredited training
✅ Professional recognition (Certification & Chartership)
✅ Strong network
Find out more and join us today: www.cilip.org.uk/page/JoinAsA...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 15d

Join the #CILIP AGM to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.

Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register at: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

CILIP AGM 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10d

Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair. Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 9d

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England by 2029, backed by £10m+. Details on spending, the definition of a library, and librarians’ role are still unclear. #InformationProfessional www.cilip.org.uk/news/711440/...

Chancellor’s school library pledge wins qualified support

Plans announced for a library in every primary school but campaigners wait for details.

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 6d

📚 Hidden Disabilities – Creating Inclusive Libraries
Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams

🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 6d

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:
forms.gle/dzpR9u2PMFJf...

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award!

Know a student who goes above & beyond in your school library? Nominate them for this fantastic award.

📅 Deadline: 17 Nov 2025
🔗 libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home @sla.org.uk @pearsoneducation.bsky.social

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Accessit Software @accessit.bsky.social · 11d

UK Librarians! 📣

Know a student who goes above and beyond to support, inspire & champion reading?

Nominate them for the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award 2025 🏆

Nominations now open 👇
https://libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home/copy-of-plaa-2025

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Index on Censorship @indexoncensorship.org · 15d

Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word:

🔹Post on social media
🔹Share your favourite banned book
🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK

Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social

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Lucas Maxwell @lucasjmaxwell.bsky.social · Sep 3

Thank you @lovereading4kids.bsky.social for featuring me and my new book Roll for Adventure!

www.lovereading4kids.co.uk/school-blog/... @facetpublishing.bsky.social

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Facet Publishing @facetpublishing.bsky.social · Sep 10

Radical School Librarianship by judimoreillon.bsky.social invites readers to learn from the experiences of school librarian leaders from around the globe in order to find inspiration, support, and strategies to continue promoting EDIIF. Get your copy today 👇
www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...

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MILA - Media & Information Literacy Alliance @milalliance.bsky.social · 26d

New report from Scotland, with research conducted by Dr Bruce Ryan at Edinburgh Napier University, on the challenges faced by school librarians in developing a valuable role and fulfiling their teaching potential in helping to address mis/disinformation www.cilips.org.uk/misinfo-scho...

Tackling Misinformation and Disinformation for Scottish School Librarians Project Report

www.cilips.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 18d

📢Last chance to book your early bird ticket for the #GreenLibraries Conference. Join us for a full programme of over 30 speakers with opportunities to foster new collaborations and projects across the sector.

Early bird ends Friday 26 September: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 17d

📚 The 26th September deadline is fast approaching @cilip.bsky.social members, so do join us in nominating your favourite children's and young adult books for the 2026 Carnegie Medals. Each CILIP member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24d

📆Less than a month to go until the #CILIP AGM! Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for the coming year, ask questions and vote on key resolutions for members.

Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 23d

Do you live or work in the South West, South East, London, West Midlands, North East or Yorkshire and Humber? @carnegiemedals.bsky.social are recruiting librarian judges from these regions for 2027-28. Find out more and apply by 10 October at: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/regiona...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 22d

Our CILIP LGBTQ+ Network seeks a new Chair. You'll act as a leading officer & inform the decisions made to raise awareness & advise Library, Knowledge & Information workers in UK on LGBTQ+ subjects. Role open to those who identify as LGBTQ+ or Queer. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-u...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 19d

Ready to create or refresh your library’s sustainability plan? One of the most in-demand panels at #GreenLibraries Conference dives into designing an effective sustainability/climate action plan.
⚡Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 19d

Considering options for your next procurement cycle?
Come and browse products, book 1:1 meetings, receive demos and find out about the latest digital transformation trends in the sector. Bring colleagues, bring your team!
🗓️Fri 21 Nov
Register for FREE at: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Supplie...

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CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 25d

Two big library events on Mon 27 Oct in London:
• Green Libraries Conference @ British Library
• Free screening of The Librarians @ UCL (book bans, freedom to read)
Save the date & join us! #GreenLibraries #FreedomToRead #CILIPSLG @cilip.bsky.social

More Info:
cilipslg.com/2025/09/15/t...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 26d

📚 Calling all @cilip.bsky.social members! It's that exciting time once more!
Join us in nominating your favourite children's and YA books for the 2026 Carnegies. Each member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅
🗓️ Submit yours by 26 September carnegies.co.uk/nominations

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ylglondon.bsky.social @ylglondon.bsky.social · 29d

Be Part of History and Join the Carnegie Awards Judge Panel

It's the UK’s oldest and best loved children's book awards!

Apply to be a Carnegie Awards Judge at
fs3.formsite.com/cilip/Carneg...

To apply for the Chair of Judges for the Carnegie Awards 2028 email [email protected]

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Sep 9

Not long to #GreenLibraries Conference! Hot topics inc.: green procurement, climate mis/disinformation, and climate action planning.
Keynotes: Amina Shah, National Library of Scotland & Gordon Johnstone, Scottish AI Alliance.

⏳Early bird ends Fri 26 Sep www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...

Green Libraries Conference Programme 2024

Join library professionals from academic, school, public, legal, and all sectors at the British Library Knowledge Centre on Monday 25 November for a day of discussion and insight on 'Every library is a green library'.

www.cilip.org.uk

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Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social · Sep 10

Calling members of @cilip.bsky.social
This week’s issue of The Bookseller 5 Sept 2025, contains the annual Library focus - and as a CILIP member you can read this issue for free!
Follow the link in the fornightly news 19/09/2025, delivered to your inbox.

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