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· Nov 13
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
🎆HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at CILIP. Here's to an impactful 2026!
We're looking forward to launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy this January. We're back on Monday 5 January 2026, but in the meantime take a look at all that #CILIP has to offer: https://www.cilip.org.uk
We're looking forward to launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy this January. We're back on Monday 5 January 2026, but in the meantime take a look at all that #CILIP has to offer: https://www.cilip.org.uk
January 1, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🎆HAPPY NEW YEAR from all at CILIP. Here's to an impactful 2026!
We're looking forward to launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy this January. We're back on Monday 5 January 2026, but in the meantime take a look at all that #CILIP has to offer: https://www.cilip.org.uk
We're looking forward to launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy this January. We're back on Monday 5 January 2026, but in the meantime take a look at all that #CILIP has to offer: https://www.cilip.org.uk
Season's Greetings to all our #CILIP members and champions. We wish you a well-deserved break, and we'll see you in 2026 for another jam-packed year including the launch of our new five year strategy. We'll be back online from Monday 5 January and the first newsletter will be on Weds 14 January.
December 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Season's Greetings to all our #CILIP members and champions. We wish you a well-deserved break, and we'll see you in 2026 for another jam-packed year including the launch of our new five year strategy. We'll be back online from Monday 5 January and the first newsletter will be on Weds 14 January.
🎧 This festive break take some time out and listen to the latest episode of the Info Pro Podcast.
Episode 2 explores the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the vital role information professionals play in safeguarding access to information.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/vayf50XKMPw
Episode 2 explores the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the vital role information professionals play in safeguarding access to information.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/vayf50XKMPw
December 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎧 This festive break take some time out and listen to the latest episode of the Info Pro Podcast.
Episode 2 explores the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the vital role information professionals play in safeguarding access to information.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/vayf50XKMPw
Episode 2 explores the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the vital role information professionals play in safeguarding access to information.
Listen now: https://ow.ly/vayf50XKMPw
🎄We would like to wish you Season's Greetings on Day 12 of #12DaysOfCILIP and we’ll see you in the New Year when we will be launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy.
December 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎄We would like to wish you Season's Greetings on Day 12 of #12DaysOfCILIP and we’ll see you in the New Year when we will be launching 'Empowering Impact', our new five-year strategy.
Over 100 people are already signed up for the New Skills for the Future Library Leader demo webinar. Have you booked your place? Book now and prepare to boost your CPD this New Year: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group= Webinar: 21 Jan 2026
December 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Over 100 people are already signed up for the New Skills for the Future Library Leader demo webinar. Have you booked your place? Book now and prepare to boost your CPD this New Year: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group= Webinar: 21 Jan 2026
🎄CILIP Members' Fest (March 2026) is a gift of a week for Day 11 of #12DaysOfCILIP.
Free online workshops, training, and discussions designed for our communities and networks.
Save the date and check out the programme! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
Free online workshops, training, and discussions designed for our communities and networks.
Save the date and check out the programme! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
December 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎄CILIP Members' Fest (March 2026) is a gift of a week for Day 11 of #12DaysOfCILIP.
Free online workshops, training, and discussions designed for our communities and networks.
Save the date and check out the programme! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
Free online workshops, training, and discussions designed for our communities and networks.
Save the date and check out the programme! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26
Thinking of upskilling in the New Year? 🚀 Discover training designed for your future at our info webinar on Wed 21 Jan. Get everything you need before registering—book your place now: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
December 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Thinking of upskilling in the New Year? 🚀 Discover training designed for your future at our info webinar on Wed 21 Jan. Get everything you need before registering—book your place now: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
🎄Struggling at Christmas? Day 10 of #12DaysOfCILIP gives #CILIP members access to our Benevolent Fund & Grants. We offer access to financial support for members in need, and professional development grants/bursaries. See the 2026 grant deadlines: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/GrantsandBursaries
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
🎄Struggling at Christmas? Day 10 of #12DaysOfCILIP gives #CILIP members access to our Benevolent Fund & Grants. We offer access to financial support for members in need, and professional development grants/bursaries. See the 2026 grant deadlines: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/GrantsandBursaries
On Day 9 of #12DaysOfCILIP take advantage of discounted or free access to leading events and training throughout the year if you’re a #CILIP member.
Explore all our upcoming events in 2026 and book your place: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.asp
Explore all our upcoming events in 2026 and book your place: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.asp
December 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On Day 9 of #12DaysOfCILIP take advantage of discounted or free access to leading events and training throughout the year if you’re a #CILIP member.
Explore all our upcoming events in 2026 and book your place: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.asp
Explore all our upcoming events in 2026 and book your place: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.asp
Connect with the voice of our sector on Day 8 of #12DaysOfCILIP - Information Professional Magazine It's THE definitive source for sector-leading insights, analysis, and job trends for the year ahead. Catch up on the latest digital issue: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/InfoPro
December 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Connect with the voice of our sector on Day 8 of #12DaysOfCILIP - Information Professional Magazine It's THE definitive source for sector-leading insights, analysis, and job trends for the year ahead. Catch up on the latest digital issue: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/InfoPro
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Info Pro Podcast. In this episode, David McMenemy, Chair of #CILIP’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, joins the discussion and considers whether self-censorship poses a greater risk than external pressures. Listen now: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/podcast
December 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🎧 Listen to the latest episode of Info Pro Podcast. In this episode, David McMenemy, Chair of #CILIP’s Intellectual Freedom Committee, joins the discussion and considers whether self-censorship poses a greater risk than external pressures. Listen now: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/podcast
We joined @librariesconnected.bsky.social in calling for a rethink on unnecessary plans to change the role of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and how it works for libraries in England.
Read our open letter to DCMS Minister Lisa Nandy.
librariesconnected.org.uk/news/library-l
Read our open letter to DCMS Minister Lisa Nandy.
librariesconnected.org.uk/news/library-l
librariesconnected.org.uk
December 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
We joined @librariesconnected.bsky.social in calling for a rethink on unnecessary plans to change the role of @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and how it works for libraries in England.
Read our open letter to DCMS Minister Lisa Nandy.
librariesconnected.org.uk/news/library-l
Read our open letter to DCMS Minister Lisa Nandy.
librariesconnected.org.uk/news/library-l
Our January #NewSkills taster webinar is filling up fast! 🚀 Book your place now to see a live demo, hear key training takeaways, and get your questions answered.
Register here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
Register here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
December 18, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Our January #NewSkills taster webinar is filling up fast! 🚀 Book your place now to see a live demo, hear key training takeaways, and get your questions answered.
Register here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
Register here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
🎄On Day 7 of #12DaysOfCILIP take the opportunity to connect locally with your peers through our #CILIP Devolved Nation and Regional Networks for networking, support, and events.
Check your local network’s 2026 event schedule. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPnearyou
Check your local network’s 2026 event schedule. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPnearyou
December 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🎄On Day 7 of #12DaysOfCILIP take the opportunity to connect locally with your peers through our #CILIP Devolved Nation and Regional Networks for networking, support, and events.
Check your local network’s 2026 event schedule. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPnearyou
Check your local network’s 2026 event schedule. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPnearyou
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Seen elsewhere but worth a share:
LGBT+ Support Lines Over Christmas:
LGBT+ Support Lines Over Christmas:
December 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Seen elsewhere but worth a share:
LGBT+ Support Lines Over Christmas:
LGBT+ Support Lines Over Christmas:
📢Put your name forward for CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee TODAY and represent our diversity across the profession. Deadline: Today, Thurs 18 Dec. Find out more and apply: https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713670/Be-a-part-of-CILIPs-new-Intellectual-Freedom-Committee.htm
December 18, 2025 at 9:15 AM
📢Put your name forward for CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee TODAY and represent our diversity across the profession. Deadline: Today, Thurs 18 Dec. Find out more and apply: https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713670/Be-a-part-of-CILIPs-new-Intellectual-Freedom-Committee.htm
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The value that libraries deliver is multidimensional. Through 2026 I have been highlighting studies from different sectors that that show the value librarians and knowledge specialists deliver.
@cilip.bsky.social Information professional, Winter 2025 p14
tinyurl.com/3cabn965
@cilip.bsky.social Information professional, Winter 2025 p14
tinyurl.com/3cabn965
December 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
The value that libraries deliver is multidimensional. Through 2026 I have been highlighting studies from different sectors that that show the value librarians and knowledge specialists deliver.
@cilip.bsky.social Information professional, Winter 2025 p14
tinyurl.com/3cabn965
@cilip.bsky.social Information professional, Winter 2025 p14
tinyurl.com/3cabn965
🎁 Unwrap the #CILIP Knowledge Network on Day 6 of #12DaysOfCILIP. Join one of 20+ Special Interest Groups to connect, share expertise and collaborate with peers in your sector or area of interest, from Metadata, Health K&IM and beyond.
Find your new SIG: https://ow.ly/x8ZY50XJGAA
Find your new SIG: https://ow.ly/x8ZY50XJGAA
December 17, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎁 Unwrap the #CILIP Knowledge Network on Day 6 of #12DaysOfCILIP. Join one of 20+ Special Interest Groups to connect, share expertise and collaborate with peers in your sector or area of interest, from Metadata, Health K&IM and beyond.
Find your new SIG: https://ow.ly/x8ZY50XJGAA
Find your new SIG: https://ow.ly/x8ZY50XJGAA
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What’s shaping public trust in science today?
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social from @cilip.bsky.social and Sage’s @camillegamboa.bsky.social unpack challenges like censorship, politics, and AI - and why curators matter now more than ever.
Listen here: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social from @cilip.bsky.social and Sage’s @camillegamboa.bsky.social unpack challenges like censorship, politics, and AI - and why curators matter now more than ever.
Listen here: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
Catch Ep 452 of #TheAuthorityFile
In this third podcast segment, Camille Gamboa from @sagepub.com & Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO @cilip.bsky.social, highlight the major obstacles toward restoring public trust in research, reflecting on censorship attacks, political interference and #AI ow.ly/Xunq50XKtJE
In this third podcast segment, Camille Gamboa from @sagepub.com & Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CEO @cilip.bsky.social, highlight the major obstacles toward restoring public trust in research, reflecting on censorship attacks, political interference and #AI ow.ly/Xunq50XKtJE
December 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
What’s shaping public trust in science today?
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social from @cilip.bsky.social and Sage’s @camillegamboa.bsky.social unpack challenges like censorship, politics, and AI - and why curators matter now more than ever.
Listen here: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
@louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social from @cilip.bsky.social and Sage’s @camillegamboa.bsky.social unpack challenges like censorship, politics, and AI - and why curators matter now more than ever.
Listen here: www.choice360.org/podcasts/epi...
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Exciting news! CILIP is an official partner of The National Year of Reading 2026.
The CILIP School Libraries Group will share events, booklists, resources & blogs to celebrate reading.
More details coming in the new year!
#NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForAll
@cilip.bsky.social
The CILIP School Libraries Group will share events, booklists, resources & blogs to celebrate reading.
More details coming in the new year!
#NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForAll
@cilip.bsky.social
December 16, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Exciting news! CILIP is an official partner of The National Year of Reading 2026.
The CILIP School Libraries Group will share events, booklists, resources & blogs to celebrate reading.
More details coming in the new year!
#NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForAll
@cilip.bsky.social
The CILIP School Libraries Group will share events, booklists, resources & blogs to celebrate reading.
More details coming in the new year!
#NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForAll
@cilip.bsky.social
⏰Deadline TOMORROW for CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. Put your name forward to ensure we have the widest possible membership representing a diversity of experience from across the profession. Deadline: Thurs 18 Dec: https://ow.ly/pXk450XKcnQ
December 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
⏰Deadline TOMORROW for CILIP's new Intellectual Freedom Committee. Put your name forward to ensure we have the widest possible membership representing a diversity of experience from across the profession. Deadline: Thurs 18 Dec: https://ow.ly/pXk450XKcnQ
Looking to upskill and become a Future Library Leader in 2026? Then you won't want to miss this handy taster webinar. Come and find out more on the training elements and how it all relates to the PKSB and your CPD: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
December 16, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Looking to upskill and become a Future Library Leader in 2026? Then you won't want to miss this handy taster webinar. Come and find out more on the training elements and how it all relates to the PKSB and your CPD: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2011458&group=
🎁 On Day 5 of #12DaysOfCILIP access the latest LIS research and sector insight with your #CILIP membership. Free access to abstracts and full-text articles from journals including Sage and ProQuest. Stay ahead with key themes and important publications. https://ow.ly/SHyQ50XJCK7
December 16, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🎁 On Day 5 of #12DaysOfCILIP access the latest LIS research and sector insight with your #CILIP membership. Free access to abstracts and full-text articles from journals including Sage and ProQuest. Stay ahead with key themes and important publications. https://ow.ly/SHyQ50XJCK7
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📢 More info about the new all-ages shadowing opportunity for 2026 is up on our site: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/
🔗 And you can sign up now to take part: carnegies.co.uk/register/
🔗 And you can sign up now to take part: carnegies.co.uk/register/
The Carnegies are introducing an age-inclusive longlist shadowing offer, so reading groups of all ages can join in. This will run alongside our regular shortlist shadowing, giving even more ways to take part — full details coming soon!
December 15, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📢 More info about the new all-ages shadowing opportunity for 2026 is up on our site: carnegies.co.uk/take-part/
🔗 And you can sign up now to take part: carnegies.co.uk/register/
🔗 And you can sign up now to take part: carnegies.co.uk/register/
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Did you know our Winter Sale also applies to pre-orders?
This is the perfect time to pre-order your copy of Feminist Librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie, the first edited collection to explore the strong link between libraries and female empowerment 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783308033
This is the perfect time to pre-order your copy of Feminist Librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie, the first edited collection to explore the strong link between libraries and female empowerment 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783308033
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Did you know our Winter Sale also applies to pre-orders?
This is the perfect time to pre-order your copy of Feminist Librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie, the first edited collection to explore the strong link between libraries and female empowerment 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783308033
This is the perfect time to pre-order your copy of Feminist Librarianship by Kirsten MacQuarrie, the first edited collection to explore the strong link between libraries and female empowerment 👇
https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783308033