Gareth Evans
@gevanslibrarian.bsky.social
School Librarian, CILIP YLG South West Treasurer, CILIP SLG Web Officer, #CILIP125 Recipient, Former Carnegies & Diverse Book Awards (Book Judge) & Shortlisted for the SLA School Librarian of the Year Award 2025.
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Gareth Evans
@gevanslibrarian.bsky.social
· Jul 14
Congratulations to the outstanding school librarians on the honours list for the 2025 @sla.org.uk Secondary School #Librarian of the Year Award, the Peter Usborne Primary School #Library of the Year Award, & the Enterprise Award.
Be inspired🔽
booksforkeeps.co.uk/the-school-l...
Be inspired🔽
booksforkeeps.co.uk/the-school-l...
📚 Thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the @sla.org.uk Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award! Honoured and grateful to be recognised among such dedicated professionals. 🌟 #SchoolLibraries
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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...
@cilip.bsky.social
✅ Complete the form to receive access:
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@cilip.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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...
@cilip.bsky.social
✅ Complete the form to receive access:
forms.gle/dzpR9u2PMFJf...
@cilip.bsky.social
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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...
October 1, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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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.
www.cilip.org.uk
October 2, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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/...
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📚 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
Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams
🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 11:34 AM
📚 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
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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🌟 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
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
October 1, 2025 at 7:37 PM
🌟 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
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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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
🔹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
September 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
🔹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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📆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...
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
September 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
📆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...
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
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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...
September 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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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...
⚡Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...
September 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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...
⚡Just 5 days left to grab an early bird - offer ends Fri 26 Sep: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...
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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...
• 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...
September 15, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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...
• 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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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.
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.
September 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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.
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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🚀 Boost your search skills!
Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍
📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)
👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/
✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!
Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍
📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)
👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/
✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!
August 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
🚀 Boost your search skills!
Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍
📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)
👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/
✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!
Join our FREE Google Super Searchers online webinars with Gareth Evans 🌍🔍
📅 Saturday 20 September (9:30am) | Tuesday 23 September (4pm)
👉 Sign up: cilipslg.com/book-here/
✅ Certificate + resources + recording included!
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📢 New SLG Website Launch
We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website.
🌐 Visit us: cilipslg.com
We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website.
🌐 Visit us: cilipslg.com
August 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
📢 New SLG Website Launch
We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website.
🌐 Visit us: cilipslg.com
We’re delighted to announce the launch of new SLG website.
🌐 Visit us: cilipslg.com
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🔥YAY! It’s publication day!📚 And I’m giving away one copy to a UK school or library. Just post a comment with the name of your UK secondary school or library and postcode, then like, share, follow. I’ll draw a winner on 14th September 25. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻☘
August 28, 2025 at 6:09 AM
🔥YAY! It’s publication day!📚 And I’m giving away one copy to a UK school or library. Just post a comment with the name of your UK secondary school or library and postcode, then like, share, follow. I’ll draw a winner on 14th September 25. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻☘
📚 Thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the @sla.org.uk Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award! Honoured and grateful to be recognised among such dedicated professionals. 🌟 #SchoolLibraries
Congratulations to the outstanding school librarians on the honours list for the 2025 @sla.org.uk Secondary School #Librarian of the Year Award, the Peter Usborne Primary School #Library of the Year Award, & the Enterprise Award.
Be inspired🔽
booksforkeeps.co.uk/the-school-l...
Be inspired🔽
booksforkeeps.co.uk/the-school-l...
July 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
📚 Thrilled to share that I’ve been shortlisted for the @sla.org.uk Secondary School Librarian of the Year Award! Honoured and grateful to be recognised among such dedicated professionals. 🌟 #SchoolLibraries
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📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner!
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
June 20, 2025 at 10:02 AM
📖✨Get free access to Glasgow Boys, the #Carnegies2025 Medal for Writing winner!
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
👥 Read the digital title with your group for a two-week period, with no waitlists!
It will be available on Sora or @libbyapp.com from 20 June to 4 July.📱💡 Find out how to take part here 👉 carnegies.co.uk/together-we-...
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🌈 Book 22 for #PrideMonth: Drama by Raina Telgemeier 🎭💜
A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
June 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
🌈 Book 22 for #PrideMonth: Drama by Raina Telgemeier 🎭💜
A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
A heartfelt, funny graphic novel about middle school, stage life, and discovering who you are. Perfect for young readers exploring identity, friendship, and first crushes. @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
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🌈 Book 23 for #PrideMonth: Heartstopper series by @aliceoseman.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery.
Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery.
Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
🌈 Book 23 for #PrideMonth: Heartstopper series by @aliceoseman.bsky.social 🏳️🌈
A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery.
Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
A beautifully tender, queer coming-of-age love story full of heart, friendship & self-discovery.
Graphic novel perfection. 💕📚 #Heartstopper #YAbooks #LGBTQ+ @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social
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🌈 Book 24 for #PrideMonth: Jamie by @ldlapinski.bsky.social 💛🤍💜🖤A powerful, heartfelt story about identity, friendship & finding your voice as a non-binary teen. Honest, uplifting & essential reading. 🌟 #Jamie #LGBTQBooks #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 24, 2025 at 7:35 PM
🌈 Book 24 for #PrideMonth: Jamie by @ldlapinski.bsky.social 💛🤍💜🖤A powerful, heartfelt story about identity, friendship & finding your voice as a non-binary teen. Honest, uplifting & essential reading. 🌟 #Jamie #LGBTQBooks #PrideMonth #RepresentationMatters @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
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🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🎉 Congratulations to the 2025 Winners of the Carnegie Medals for Writing and Illustration, and Shadowers' Choice Medals: @margaretmcdonald.bsky.social, Nathanael Lessore, Theo Parish and Olivia Lomenech Gill! #Carnegies2025
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
Read the press release: carnegies.co.uk/2025-winners...
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Indeed you can!
Watch from 10:43 below
Watch from 10:43 below
Congratulations to everyone shortlisted for the
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social.
The winners have now been revealed! The 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing has gone to Margaret McDonald for Glasgow Boys.
You can rewatch the ceremony here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y1g...
#Carnegies2025
@carnegiemedals.bsky.social.
The winners have now been revealed! The 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing has gone to Margaret McDonald for Glasgow Boys.
You can rewatch the ceremony here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y1g...
#Carnegies2025
The Carnegie Awards
YouTube video by The Carnegies
www.youtube.com
June 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Indeed you can!
Watch from 10:43 below
Watch from 10:43 below
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Join this @cilip-sw.bsky.social to find out why #CILIP's Professional Registration should be the next step in your career. Get started with your professional development, or if you've already started this session will be a great refresher. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
June 24, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Join this @cilip-sw.bsky.social to find out why #CILIP's Professional Registration should be the next step in your career. Get started with your professional development, or if you've already started this session will be a great refresher. www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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📚 Gareth Evans, our Social Media & Web Officer, shares his reflections on this year’s inspiring #CarnegieBookAwards at the Cambridge Theatre in London🎭 A true celebration of children’s literature! @cilip.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
Carnegies: A Joyful Celebration of Children’s Literature
On Thursday 19 June 2025, I had the immense pleasure of attending The Carnegies once again—an event that continues to be a highlight of the literary calendar for me, both personally and professiona…
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June 24, 2025 at 7:44 PM
📚 Gareth Evans, our Social Media & Web Officer, shares his reflections on this year’s inspiring #CarnegieBookAwards at the Cambridge Theatre in London🎭 A true celebration of children’s literature! @cilip.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social
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ICYMI: #Carnegies2025 Chair of Judges, Ros Harding joined Sara Cox on The Radio 2 Book Club this week to talk about this year’s @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, and why encouraging children to read is so vital 📚
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
The Radio 2 Book Club - The Carnegies 2025! - BBC Sounds
Sara welcomes head judge of The Carnegies, Ros Harding, to the Radio 2 Book Club
www.bbc.co.uk
June 7, 2025 at 11:31 AM
ICYMI: #Carnegies2025 Chair of Judges, Ros Harding joined Sara Cox on The Radio 2 Book Club this week to talk about this year’s @carnegiemedals.bsky.social, and why encouraging children to read is so vital 📚
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
🎧 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...