CILIP Cymru Wales
@cilipcymru.bsky.social
Corff proffesiynol ar gyfer llyfrgellwyr ac arbenigwyr gwybodaeth yng Nghymru/Professional body for librarians, information and knowledge specialists in Wales. cilip.org.uk/cymru
Byddwch yn rhan o'n pwyllgor CILIP Cymru a helpwch ni i gyfleu ein neges! Be part of our CILIP Wales committee and help us get our message across! informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/cydlyny...
November 7, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Byddwch yn rhan o'n pwyllgor CILIP Cymru a helpwch ni i gyfleu ein neges! Be part of our CILIP Wales committee and help us get our message across! informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/cydlyny...
Newyddion gwych! Mae Aberystwyth wedi dod yn Ddinas Llenyddiaeth UNESCO gyntaf Cymru - mor haeddiannol! Brilliant news! Aberystwyth has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature - so well deserved! 🎉📚
We’re delighted that Aberystwyth has been named a UNESCO City of Literature – the first in Wales!
More: tinyl.co/3u04
@librarywales.bsky.social
@uwtsd.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales
@unesco.org
More: tinyl.co/3u04
@librarywales.bsky.social
@uwtsd.bsky.social
@prifweinidog.gov.wales
@unesco.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Newyddion gwych! Mae Aberystwyth wedi dod yn Ddinas Llenyddiaeth UNESCO gyntaf Cymru - mor haeddiannol! Brilliant news! Aberystwyth has become Wales’ first UNESCO City of Literature - so well deserved! 🎉📚
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What better way to celebrate #IFLA100 www.ifla.org/news/ifla-se... and #CILIP150 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI... than a big joint birthday party, with the global library & information profession all invited? The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is coming to London & the UK in 2027 8-)
IFLA selects the UK to host the 2027 World Library and Information Congress
The most prestigious international library event will be in London in 2027 after a successful bid by a partnership including CILIP.
www.cilip.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What better way to celebrate #IFLA100 www.ifla.org/news/ifla-se... and #CILIP150 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI... than a big joint birthday party, with the global library & information profession all invited? The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is coming to London & the UK in 2027 8-)
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A student who created a device to help people with speech impairments and one who started a business to grow tea locally were among the winners of our student start-up competition.
🖱️ tinyurl.com/4x8ve9mj
🖱️ tinyurl.com/4x8ve9mj
September 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
A student who created a device to help people with speech impairments and one who started a business to grow tea locally were among the winners of our student start-up competition.
🖱️ tinyurl.com/4x8ve9mj
🖱️ tinyurl.com/4x8ve9mj
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Ar #DiwrnodCardiauPostYByd dyma ddetholiad bach o'r amrywiaeth eang o gardiau post sydd gennym yn ein casgliadau.
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On #WorldPostcardDay here we have just a very small selection of the vast array of postcards we hold in our collections.
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On #WorldPostcardDay here we have just a very small selection of the vast array of postcards we hold in our collections.
October 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Ar #DiwrnodCardiauPostYByd dyma ddetholiad bach o'r amrywiaeth eang o gardiau post sydd gennym yn ein casgliadau.
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On #WorldPostcardDay here we have just a very small selection of the vast array of postcards we hold in our collections.
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On #WorldPostcardDay here we have just a very small selection of the vast array of postcards we hold in our collections.
Wedi gweithio gyda thîm llyfrgell neu wasanaeth gwybodaeth gwych yng Nghymru eleni sydd wedi eich ysbrydoli’n fawr?
Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
September 1, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Wedi gweithio gyda thîm llyfrgell neu wasanaeth gwybodaeth gwych yng Nghymru eleni sydd wedi eich ysbrydoli’n fawr?
Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
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“Not convinced yet: research with the UK library profession about AI” This new report by Dr Andrew Cox, University of Sheffield is a snapshot of how info pros engage with this fast-evolving technology & the attitudes shaping its future role in the sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/708197/...
Not convinced yet: research into AI use among the UK library profession
> A new report by Dr Andrew Cox, Senior Lecturer at the University of Sheffield, offers fresh insight into the adoption, use and perceptions of artificial intelligence across the library and information profession.
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August 26, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Not convinced yet: research with the UK library profession about AI” This new report by Dr Andrew Cox, University of Sheffield is a snapshot of how info pros engage with this fast-evolving technology & the attitudes shaping its future role in the sector. www.cilip.org.uk/news/708197/...
Rhannu blog cynhadledd Claire, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Claire's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
August 29, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Rhannu blog cynhadledd Claire, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Claire's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
Rhannu blog cynhadledd Anna, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Anna's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
August 29, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Rhannu blog cynhadledd Anna, enillydd ein bwrsariaeth/Sharing our bursary winner Anna's conference blog #CILIPConf25 www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...
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Read this Information Profressional article on the part libraries will play in the National Year of Reading in 2026 as the sector works to put its weight behind the campaign. #NYOR www.cilip.org.uk/news/707965/...
What part will libraries play in the National Year of Reading?
With 2026 now set to be the National Year of Reading, we ask librarians what they think this campaign might do for the sector and what the sector can do for the campaign.
www.cilip.org.uk
August 15, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Read this Information Profressional article on the part libraries will play in the National Year of Reading in 2026 as the sector works to put its weight behind the campaign. #NYOR www.cilip.org.uk/news/707965/...
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Great to hear author Katherine Rundell talking with Amol Rajan about the joys of reading 'older' books as a child, the importance of media literacy, and of prison/school/public librarians as well as books & shelves www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Radical with Amol Rajan - Books v Screens: Why Every School Needs a Library (Katherine Rundell) - BBC Sounds
Children’s author Katherine Rundell on the crisis of reading amongst kids.
www.bbc.co.uk
August 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Great to hear author Katherine Rundell talking with Amol Rajan about the joys of reading 'older' books as a child, the importance of media literacy, and of prison/school/public librarians as well as books & shelves www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Datganiad Llywodraeth Cymru ar y Blaenoriaethau ar gyfer Diwylliant a risgiau i gasgliadau archifol yng Nghymru:
whelf.ac.uk/cy/datganiad...
whelf.ac.uk/cy/datganiad...
August 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Datganiad Llywodraeth Cymru ar y Blaenoriaethau ar gyfer Diwylliant a risgiau i gasgliadau archifol yng Nghymru:
whelf.ac.uk/cy/datganiad...
whelf.ac.uk/cy/datganiad...
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Welsh Government Priorities for Culture Statement and risks to archival collections in Wales :
whelf.ac.uk/welsh-govern...
whelf.ac.uk/welsh-govern...
August 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Welsh Government Priorities for Culture Statement and risks to archival collections in Wales :
whelf.ac.uk/welsh-govern...
whelf.ac.uk/welsh-govern...
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Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Lucy Cowley, Dysgwr y Flwyddyn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2025 🏴
Yn wreiddiol o Is-y-Coed, Wrecsam ond sydd bellach wedi ymgartrefu yn Llangollen.
Congratulations to Lucy Cowley, this year’s Welsh Learner of the Year! 👏
#Steddfod2025
Yn wreiddiol o Is-y-Coed, Wrecsam ond sydd bellach wedi ymgartrefu yn Llangollen.
Congratulations to Lucy Cowley, this year’s Welsh Learner of the Year! 👏
#Steddfod2025
August 6, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Llongyfarchiadau mawr i Lucy Cowley, Dysgwr y Flwyddyn Eisteddfod Genedlaethol 2025 🏴
Yn wreiddiol o Is-y-Coed, Wrecsam ond sydd bellach wedi ymgartrefu yn Llangollen.
Congratulations to Lucy Cowley, this year’s Welsh Learner of the Year! 👏
#Steddfod2025
Yn wreiddiol o Is-y-Coed, Wrecsam ond sydd bellach wedi ymgartrefu yn Llangollen.
Congratulations to Lucy Cowley, this year’s Welsh Learner of the Year! 👏
#Steddfod2025
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We welcome the news that the Government is committing to ensure all primary schools have libraries by 2029. But don't forget librarians. To build a school reading culture you need trained staff. @sla.org.uk #GreatSchoolLibraries www.thebookseller.com/news/governm...
July 21, 2025 at 9:07 AM
We welcome the news that the Government is committing to ensure all primary schools have libraries by 2029. But don't forget librarians. To build a school reading culture you need trained staff. @sla.org.uk #GreatSchoolLibraries www.thebookseller.com/news/governm...
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🟩Help fill the #GreenLibraries Week Map with your events. Resources are ready to download, planning's underway, now it's time to submit your events, plans and activities and share your greenspiration Recycle, borrow and share those ideas! www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
July 30, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🟩Help fill the #GreenLibraries Week Map with your events. Resources are ready to download, planning's underway, now it's time to submit your events, plans and activities and share your greenspiration Recycle, borrow and share those ideas! www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...
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...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
A new poem for the profession
Poet Rishi Dastidar has created a new poem to celebrate the profession, exclsuively for CILIP
www.cilip.org.uk
July 2, 2025 at 9:43 AM
...And here's the #CILIPConf25 poem in full with a video of Rishi reading it.
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
Thank you Rishi - from all at Conference - and indeed the entire sector, for this beautiful gift of 'The Way, The Deep'. 💝
www.cilip.org.uk/news/704751/...
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CILIP has over 250 mentors who donate their time and knowledge to support members' CPD. We're seeking nominations for Mentor of the Year. Have you been supported by an incredible mentor who's helped you deal with professional challenges? Nominate here: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Mentoro...
June 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
CILIP has over 250 mentors who donate their time and knowledge to support members' CPD. We're seeking nominations for Mentor of the Year. Have you been supported by an incredible mentor who's helped you deal with professional challenges? Nominate here: www.cilip.org.uk/page/Mentoro...
Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer ein gweminar Casgliad y Werin Cymru 2il Gorffennaf: 10:30yb - 12yp.
Join us for our People’s Collection Wales webinar July 2nd: 10:30am – 12pm.
www.cilip.org.uk/events/regis...
Join us for our People’s Collection Wales webinar July 2nd: 10:30am – 12pm.
www.cilip.org.uk/events/regis...
June 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ymunwch â ni ar gyfer ein gweminar Casgliad y Werin Cymru 2il Gorffennaf: 10:30yb - 12yp.
Join us for our People’s Collection Wales webinar July 2nd: 10:30am – 12pm.
www.cilip.org.uk/events/regis...
Join us for our People’s Collection Wales webinar July 2nd: 10:30am – 12pm.
www.cilip.org.uk/events/regis...
Llongyfarchiadau i holl enillwyr anhygoel Gwobrau Llyfrau Tir Na n-Og 2025! 📚📚 📚Congratulations all the amazing winners of the Tir Na n-Og Book Awards 2025! llyfrau.cymru/en/ein-newyd...
May 27, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Llongyfarchiadau i holl enillwyr anhygoel Gwobrau Llyfrau Tir Na n-Og 2025! 📚📚 📚Congratulations all the amazing winners of the Tir Na n-Og Book Awards 2025! llyfrau.cymru/en/ein-newyd...
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#ICYMI, you can watch yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on the future of public #Libraries back in full.
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Westminster Hall
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May 15, 2025 at 10:33 AM
#ICYMI, you can watch yesterday's Westminster Hall debate on the future of public #Libraries back in full.
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...
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Sign up here for the #CILIP fortnightly newsletter and keep your finger on the information sector pulse. News, insight, jobs and events across the profession. It's free and pops into your inbox every other Wednesday lunchtime. Next issue Weds 7 May: www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPma...
April 29, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Sign up here for the #CILIP fortnightly newsletter and keep your finger on the information sector pulse. News, insight, jobs and events across the profession. It's free and pops into your inbox every other Wednesday lunchtime. Next issue Weds 7 May: www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPma...
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📣 Calling all library, info & knowledge pros!
Do you believe in the power of information to change lives? Join #CILIP and be part of a passionate, professional community making a difference every day.
👉Explore our membership benefits: www.cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMember
Do you believe in the power of information to change lives? Join #CILIP and be part of a passionate, professional community making a difference every day.
👉Explore our membership benefits: www.cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMember
April 17, 2025 at 1:08 PM
📣 Calling all library, info & knowledge pros!
Do you believe in the power of information to change lives? Join #CILIP and be part of a passionate, professional community making a difference every day.
👉Explore our membership benefits: www.cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMember
Do you believe in the power of information to change lives? Join #CILIP and be part of a passionate, professional community making a difference every day.
👉Explore our membership benefits: www.cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMember
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As President of @cilip.bsky.social for 2025, I often reflect on the theme of #Leadership. I recommend these short interviews with library/knowledge services leaders. Listen in for gems from hard-won experience. Privileged to share my own learning in several of these:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
CILIP: Leadership compliations - YouTube
Interviews with library and knowledge services and company leaders, recorded by CILIP
www.youtube.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
As President of @cilip.bsky.social for 2025, I often reflect on the theme of #Leadership. I recommend these short interviews with library/knowledge services leaders. Listen in for gems from hard-won experience. Privileged to share my own learning in several of these:
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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📣 What will CILIP look like in 2026–2030?
We’re building a new strategy - and your voice matters.
Join our consultation, attend a Town Hall, or take the survey:
🗓️ 20 & 29 May
📝 Survey open to June
👉 www.cilip.org.uk/news/698262/...
We’re building a new strategy - and your voice matters.
Join our consultation, attend a Town Hall, or take the survey:
🗓️ 20 & 29 May
📝 Survey open to June
👉 www.cilip.org.uk/news/698262/...
Help shape CILIP’s new strategy for 2026–2030
CILIP is developing a new strategy for 2026–2030. Can you help to shape a future where libraries and knowledge services thrive and lead in a fast-changing world?
www.cilip.org.uk
April 15, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📣 What will CILIP look like in 2026–2030?
We’re building a new strategy - and your voice matters.
Join our consultation, attend a Town Hall, or take the survey:
🗓️ 20 & 29 May
📝 Survey open to June
👉 www.cilip.org.uk/news/698262/...
We’re building a new strategy - and your voice matters.
Join our consultation, attend a Town Hall, or take the survey:
🗓️ 20 & 29 May
📝 Survey open to June
👉 www.cilip.org.uk/news/698262/...