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CILIP Information Literacy Group
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The Information Literacy Group provides a cross-sector forum for debate & knowledge exchange in all aspects of information and digital literacy. Come and join the discussion!

💻: https://infolit.org.uk

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CILIP Information Literacy Group @infolitgroup.bsky.social · Jan 31
Want more Information Literacy in your Bluesky feed?

We have made The Information Literacy Starter Pack, created by and for Information Literacy practitioners, professionals, and peers.

If you would like to be added to the starter pack, just let us know!

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The Information Literacy Starter Pack
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Our new external relationships manager @bethtapster.bsky.social recently shared her thoughts on the #LILAC26 bursaries with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Applications close on the 21 Nov and it's really easy to apply via your LILAC account. Don't miss out! ⬇️ buff.ly/BMykNHB
LILAC 2026 bursaries – apply now for full conference and day delegate places – Information Literacy Website
Attending the LILAC conference for the first time earlier this year showed me that it is crucial for librarians across all sectors to develop our information literacy practice right now. It also…
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Are you a member of staff in the public library sector? Do you have thoughts on the the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society?

It's time for you to have your say! 🧵👇(1/6)
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All public library staff in England are being invited to complete an online questionnaire reviewing the role of public libraries in addressing the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society. The research is funded by Arts Council England and is being undertaken by the University of Stirling in partnership with the University of Glasgow. This will be the first major review of the role of public libraries in addressing mis/disinformation and will help evidence and draw further attention to an important societal role, and the challenges experienced by library staff. Please note the following: If you are aged 18+ and working in a public library (inc. voluntary roles), you are eligible to participate. No personal data is required. The questionnaire should take approximately 15 mins to complete. Further information is provided via the links to the questionnaire below that will initially take you to the information sheet that can be read prior to consent. The questionnaire will be open from Nov 3rd to Dec 5th.
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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If you missed our recent ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ workshop with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social catch up on the recording, which is full of ideas & advice on writing a presentation proposal for #LILAC26. Our call for presentations closes on the 13 Nov: www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2026/c...
Submitting a LILAC abstract: Workshop Recording
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October 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
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Don’t forget that the @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26. If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email cilipilg@gmail.com before 16:00 (GMT) next Thursday (30 Oct).
October 23, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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More interesting information and tips about how Libraries can support Tackling Climate misinformation and disinformation. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Did you know that @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26 ? If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email cilipilg@gmail.com before 16:00 (GMT) on Thursday 30 Oct.
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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If you’re thinking of submitting an abstract for #LILAC26 but would like some practical tips, join the @infolitgroup.bsky.social on Friday (3 Oct) 12-1pm BST for their ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ online workshop. Book your place ⬇️
Select tickets – Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams
Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams, Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Facilitators: Laura Woods and Sam Aston We would like to invite you to attend a workshop to discuss practical tips for submitting an abstract to…
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September 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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There's still time to sign up for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social 'Submitting a LILAC abstract' online workshop. It's happening tomorrow (Fri 3 Oct), 12-1pm BST. Get some practical tips for your #LILAC26 presentation proposal! Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/I1ZT6z6
The logo for the LILAC 2026 conference. The logo is circular with a lilac background, all text within the circle is a white colour and all images are white with a lilac outline, to show detail. At the centre of the circle there are two female figures. They are stood facing forwards but looking in different directions. They are wearing overalls and boots. They both have a cloth hanging out of a pocket and the figure on the right has goggles on her forehead. They each have one arm around the other and their other hand is on their own hip. The figures are based on the Women of Steel bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and Second World War. It was created by the sculptor Martin Jennings. Above the figures are the words LILAC: The information literacy conference, below the figures is the word Sheffield - all words are in capital letters. To the left of the figures is the number 20 and to the right of the figures is the number 26.
October 2, 2025 at 8:45 AM
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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
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September 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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The #LILAC26 call for presentations opens soon (29 Sept). If you're thinking about submitting an abstract but you have questions, or would like some practical tips, come along to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social online workshop on Friday 3 October, 12-1pm BST. Book your place:
Select tickets – Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams
Submitting a LILAC abstract – Teams, Fri 3 Oct 2025 - Facilitators: Laura Woods and Sam Aston We would like to invite you to attend a workshop to discuss practical tips for submitting an abstract to…
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September 10, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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✨Some good news for your Monday morning! ✨

Our very own @rosiejhjones.bsky.social has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship!

Congratulations, Rosie - so well deserved and we are all so proud!
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September 8, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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This is such a fantastic idea! Please do consider submitting to this special issue of @jinfolit.bsky.social 💙
alisonhicks0.bsky.social Alison Hicks @alisonhicks0.bsky.social · Aug 22
The Journal of Information Literacy has announced a new special issue on information literacy and censorship- please consider submitting your work! Given political tensions, we will be permitting pseudonymous submissions. Please contact me or @bookelf.bsky.social with questions- DMs open!
August 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Have you applied to join the #LILAC review panel yet? You could play a critical part in our conference and shape & support the development of #infolit Plus, it’s something great for your CV! Applications close 18 Sept 2025. buff.ly/0wJd1LL
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LILAC is an annual conference covering all aspects of information literacy and is a firm favourite in the calendar of information professionals. The conference is brimming with new ideas, innovative…
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August 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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📣 Upcoming event klaxon! 📣

On Tuesday 16th September, we hosting a discussion on AI and IL, offering an opportunity for you to chat with peers on best practice in current and future teaching.

Sign up here!

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AI and IL: an open discussion on shared practice
August 22, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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The #IFLA_E4GDH has published a briefing summarising the research evidence on the role of libraries in supporting the climate change agenda repository.ifla.org/items/75a9bf... #E4GDH #ITOCA #ifla_hbs #chla-absc @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social @ifla.org
What is the evidence on the role of libraries in supporting the climate change agenda?
This briefing summarises the research evidence, from 01/01/2005 to 30/04/2025, retrieved from bibliographic databases and grey literature, on the role of libraries in supporting the climate change age...
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August 14, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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Are you interested in joining the LILAC review panel? If so, check out our blog for further info: infolit.org.uk/lilac-call-f...

Closing date is on 18 September.
LILAC: Call for reviewers – Information Literacy Website
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August 8, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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LILAC Stories is out in the world, please enjoy my lovely massive report eprints.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/id/eprint/12...
LILAC Stories: Exploring the long-term impact of the LILAC Conference on the Information Literacy Community - Leeds Beckett Repository
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July 10, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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📢 Open Letter to UK Govt: we're urging Keir Starmer, Peter Kyle & Bridget Phillipson to prioritise critical AI literacy for ALL. It's time everyone had access to learning that supports them to choose how they want to engage with AI.

Read here: connectedbydata.org/blog/2025/07... #AILiteracy
Open Letter to the UK Government - Prioritising AI Literacy for All Citizens
On 9th June the Prime Minister announced a skills drive on AI focussed technical/functional skills for students and workers, with the announcement centred on industry collaborations, and economic impa...
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July 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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AI and IL in HE with @evetagg.bsky.social and @joshmrodda.bsky.social
Episode 10 of Chatting Info Lit from @infolitgroup.bsky.social

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#GenAI #AcademicLibraries #DigitalLiteracy #InformationLiteracy #HigherEducation
Episode 10: AI and IL in HE (with Eva Garcia Grau and Josh Rodda)
In this episode, we present a conversation between Eva Garcia Grau (Royal Holloway University of London) and Josh Rodda (University of Nottingham), on the topic of generative artificial intelligence a
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June 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Our latest blog post shares collective reflections on LILAC 2025, all around the theme of community, connections, and collaboration 💜

You can read all about it here:

infolit.org.uk/collective-r...

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Collective Reflections on LILAC 2025: Community, Connections and Collaborations – Information Literacy Website
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June 23, 2025 at 9:20 AM
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Hey IL folks! If you thought censorship was just impacting school librarians, take a look at my new article in @timeshighered.bsky.social exploring what challenges to intellectual freedom mean for HE teaching librarians, too. How do we shift our work from overload to absence?
June 5, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Can very much recommend joining the @infolitgroup.bsky.social New Professionals. For me, one year into my academic library role, it was such a phenomenal opportunity. Please do apply if you’re interested, or share if no longer eligible! 😁 #InformationLiteracy.
infolitgroup.bsky.social CILIP Information Literacy Group @infolitgroup.bsky.social · May 13
We have a vacancy on our New Professional's Committee!

If you are a new professional or a student with an interest in Information Literacy, this position will be perfect for you.

Find out more in our blog post - we are looking forward to hearing from you! 💚

infolit.org.uk/ilg-new-prof...
ILG New Professionals Committee vacancies – Information Literacy Website
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May 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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In case you missed out at LILAC this year, you can now find our Search Smarter guides are now available online, for info on everything from creating citations to making friends with AI bots 💻

We would love to hear your feedback on them if you use them!

infolit.org.uk/search-smart...
Search Smarter resources from ILG – from AI bots to referencing – Information Literacy Website
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May 13, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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We have a vacancy on our New Professional's Committee!

If you are a new professional or a student with an interest in Information Literacy, this position will be perfect for you.

Find out more in our blog post - we are looking forward to hearing from you! 💚

infolit.org.uk/ilg-new-prof...
ILG New Professionals Committee vacancies – Information Literacy Website
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May 13, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Still time to apply for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social committee vacancy for a second Events Officer: infolit.org.uk/cilip-inform... closing date this coming Friday
CILIP Information Literacy Group:  Events Officer Role – Information Literacy Website
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May 6, 2025 at 4:15 PM