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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 15h

Do get in touch with us if you'd be interested in editing Focus - our CILIP International Library & Information Group journal 👇

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 15h

#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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Mark Faulkner @markfaulkner24.bsky.social · 3d

Recommended viewing: Storyville: The Librarians, BBC4, Tuesday, 7 October. Explores how librarians across the US are risking their safety to defend free speech as book bans and censorship threaten democracy from within. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians

Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · Aug 21

It's the closing ceremony of #WLIC2025 (😢) 🇰🇿

You can follow along live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/hVCC3YN...

@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social

WLIC 2025 - Closing Ceremony | Astana, Kazakhstan

YouTube video by IFLA

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IFLA @ifla.org · Aug 20

Curious about how the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (#WLIC2025) is unfolding in Astana, Kazakhstan?

We’ve got you covered with our daily highlights

👉 Day 1 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-one-high...

👉 Day 2 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-two-high...

Stay tuned for more!

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · Aug 19

Nice to see UK professionals and CILIP members in so many events at #WLIC2025 here in Astana, #WLIC2026 will be in Busan. Lots to learn and share, and people to meet

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gcastaner.bsky.social @gcastaner.bsky.social · Aug 20

#WLIC2025 Jelena Glisovic presents a spirited and successful campaign by Serbian librarians to prevent a tax on book lending. No decisions on #Libraries without #librarians

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IFLA @ifla.org · Jul 22

#IFLA selects #Busan, #Southkorea to host the 2026 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you there! #WLIC2026

Read IFLA's press release: tr.ee/Nnk5ml

IFLA selects Busan, South Korea to host the 2026 World Library and Information Congress

The Hague, Netherlands – 22 July 2025 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected Busan, South Korea, to host the 2026 World Li...

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're looking for a new editor for our Focus journal 📰

Find out more, including how to apply, via the link below 👇

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Jul 25

CILIP's @cilip-ilig.bsky.social group seeks an editor for its twice-yearly publication Focus. It has a proud 50+ year history, showcasing innovations & highlighting key issues in the library sector from around the world. Find out more: 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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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · Jul 18

An excellent issue covering mobile devices in Nigeria, library marketing from @librarychampion.bsky.social, and @heroicendeavour.bsky.social explaining in detail why the current attacks on US libraries and data services matter so much to us. Highly recommended.

CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jul 17

The latest issue of CILIP ILIG Focus is now available! 🙌

This includes a tribute to Ian Stringer, our fondly remembered colleague and expert on all things mobile libraries.

You can download this for free here: bit.ly/44XjFr3

Thanks to Focus Editor @jofitz.bsky.social & all who contributed to this

The late Ian Stringer on a mobile cycle library at an event in Hanover. Books on mobile shelves can be seen in the foreground, along with book buses in the background. A Star Wars Stormtrooper and someone in a Darth Vader costume can also be seen behind Ian.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jul 17

The latest issue of CILIP ILIG Focus is now available! 🙌

This includes a tribute to Ian Stringer, our fondly remembered colleague and expert on all things mobile libraries.

You can download this for free here: bit.ly/44XjFr3

Thanks to Focus Editor @jofitz.bsky.social & all who contributed to this

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jun 25

(*its not "it's", sorry! 🫣)

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jun 24

📢 New #WLIC2025 grants available❗

IFLA is offering grants for attendance at August's World Library & Information Congress in Astana via it's Emerging Leaders scheme.

Application & eligibility info here: 2025.ifla.org/home/ifla-em...

⚠️ Deadline - 4 July 🤞
@iflaglobal.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social

A picture of a sunny Astana, including the large Bayterek sculpture in the centre. The text reads "join us at IFLA WLIC 2025 in Astana, Kazakhstan 18-22 August" along with the IFLA.org web address.

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

Listen in as I get into my stride covering a wide brief from the International Libraries Group of @cilip.bsky.social - my Why? a little about my career; an update on the work of CILIP, and the theme I'm taking through my year as President, closing with a group discussion about all things CILIP.

CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jun 10

Here's video from our latest event where Sue Lacey Bryant came to talk to us about her fascinating and varied career, as well as her term as CILIP President so far:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM5-...

Thanks once again @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social for joining us for this one 👏 #CILIP @cilip.bsky.social

Meet the CILIP President - Sue Lacey Bryant ILIG Informal event

YouTube video by CILIP ILIG

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Jun 10

Here's video from our latest event where Sue Lacey Bryant came to talk to us about her fascinating and varied career, as well as her term as CILIP President so far:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM5-...

Thanks once again @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social for joining us for this one 👏 #CILIP @cilip.bsky.social

Meet the CILIP President - Sue Lacey Bryant ILIG Informal event

YouTube video by CILIP ILIG

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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · May 14

IFLA FAIFE message on the threats to information freedom in the United States. www.ifla.org/news/ifla-fa...

IFLA FAIFE message on the threats to information freedom in the United States

IFLA's Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression is tracking closely developments in the United States that affect information freedom, which...

www.ifla.org

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · May 13

Great to have CILIP President Sue Lacey Brant with us for this eve's CILIP ILIG event 🙌

Many thanks @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social for coming to speak with us about your fascinating career and the work @cilip.bsky.social does. Cheers to all who attended too.

We'll post video from the event here soon

A slide about "Conferences, events and research" with pictures from events and reference to the "AI Survey: for the library & information professions".

Another slide from the talk, titled "Campaigns: breaking down barriers to opportunity" - including the Green Libraries Campaign banner, "A Million Decisions" and pictures of campaigns featuring Michael Rosen and Martin Lewis.

A slide from the talk on the "President theme 2025: Leadership in action". The text reads "Leadership: our members will move from 'Information Managers to Information Leaders' - enabling their users, communities and organisations to harness the power of information, knowledge and data to fulfil their potential." "Why focus on Leadership - Leadership is a key context from our professional future. Effective leadership is key to shaping and driving strategic change to support thriving communities. Leadership is a core skill for designing, managing and evaluating knowledge and library services. Each of us can take a leadership role - connecting, influencing and inspiring positive change."

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · May 9

History is going to judge his record dimly, unlike Hayden.

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden apnews.com/article/dona...

President Trump fires Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

President Donald Trump has abruptly fired Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden as the White House continues to purge the federal government of those perceived to oppose the president and his agenda.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Apr 25

We're delighted that @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social will be joining us for our next CILIP ILIG event 🙌

🟧 Meet the CILIP President: Sue Lacey Bryant
🕔 Tues 13 May - 6pm (UK time)
🌐 Online via Zoom

Tune in to hear about Sue's varied career and to give your views about CILIP.

Book here: bit.ly/3ED0f1k

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Mar 20

Our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social is speaking on intellectual freedom & inclusion at UK premiere of Banned Together, documentary exploring book bans & curriculum censorship in US schools. Mon 24 Mar @cilipslg.bsky.social @bannedtogetherdoc.bsky.social
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/screening-...

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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · Mar 20

Just one more day to apply.

CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Feb 25

📢 CILIP members 📢

Thinking of attending this year's @iflaglobal.bsky.social World Library & Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan?

Applications for our Alan Hopkinson Award remain open until 21 March. You'll find all the info about how to apply here: bit.ly/3qmWvp9

Good luck! 🤞

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Mar 19

Video from our latest event, where Annika Marsh gave an inspiring talk about her adventures working for Estonia's mobile libraries: youtu.be/lcAmHnv8mBY?... @cilip.bsky.social

As mentioned in the video, this talk was organised by the late Ian Stringer, our colleague who sadly passed away last year.

The Estonian Mobile Library: Past, Present and Future

YouTube video by CILIP ILIG

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Mar 12

... also here are some very special visitors on the mobile library route 🐈‍⬛🐶🐕‍🦺 #MobileLibraries

A slide titled "very special visitors" featuring cats and dogs who have visited the mobile library.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Mar 12

Thanks again to Annika Marsh for speaking at our latest CILIP ILIG Informal event 👏

We've been hearing all about Estonia's mobile libraries. We'll put a recording of the event up on our YouTube channel soon.

You'll find past events in the meantime here: www.youtube.com/CILIPILIG

Photos from events hosted featuring Estonia's Mobile Library. There is a list of events too: "Tallinn Maritime Days (3,000 visits), Tallinn Old Town Days (2,000 visits), Literary Street Festival Tallinn Maritime Days (3,000 visits), Tallinn Zoo Birthday Celebrations (1,000) June 1st, National Children's Day (1,000) Youth Song and Dance Festival (1,500) Maarjamäe Community Fair (300) Food Truck Festival (1,500)"

A picture of the latest version of the Estonian Mobile Library bus at a launch event. It has cartoons of people reading and doing other activities on the side of the bus, along with cats and books.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Feb 26

Here is some information from IFLA about other grants which are available for this August's World Library & Information Congress event in Astana, Kazakhstan 👇

These are in addition to our own Alan Hopkinson Award, open to @cilip.bsky.social Members - details here: www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

IFLA @ifla.org · Feb 26

🌍 New grants for #WLIC2025 are now available and YOU might be eligible! ✨

Grants for #IFLA institutional members, Central Asian librarians, young professionals, school librarians, you name it—check out the details and apply today! bit.ly/4kjgMHY

New Grants for WLIC 2025 now available! - IFLA | WLIC 2025

New grants for WLIC 2025 in Astana, KZ are now available, and you might be eligible! See our latest grant offerings here.

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CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Feb 25

📢 CILIP members 📢

Thinking of attending this year's @iflaglobal.bsky.social World Library & Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan?

Applications for our Alan Hopkinson Award remain open until 21 March. You'll find all the info about how to apply here: bit.ly/3qmWvp9

Good luck! 🤞

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