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Phil S
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Wandering librarian. Consumer of popular culture.
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Many thanks to Judith @bookaidint.bsky.social & Michael from Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust, Zimbabwe for today's @cilip.bsky.social ILIG event, as well as to all who tuned in 👏

We'll share a recording of this here soon. You'll find recordings of previous events on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CILIPILIG
Statistics about the numbers of books sent by Book Aid International from the UK in 2024 - 1,344,059 in total. They also funded purchase of 26,962 nationally published books in 2024. A slide about Book Aid International's partnerships, with 194 partners in 23 counties. These include international NGOs, national library services, community libraries and universities & higher education institutions. "Aligning the mission" slide from Judith Henderson's talk. This outlines the communities, libraries, organisation and people Book Aid International supports globally. Michael Moyo speaking at the event. The slide features a display of books donated by Book Aid, as well as a banner stating "Reading is fun with friends. Visit your local library and read together!".
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
librarybod.bsky.social
Looking forward to @ifla.org World Library & Information Congress coming to London in 2027! 🙌
#WLIC2027 #IFLA100
ifla.org IFLA @ifla.org · 21d
Coming full circle at #WLIC2027 🟢

A century after 15 library associations first came together in Edinburgh to establish #IFLA, we will return to the UK to celebrate 100 years of global #library work.

Read the full statement https://tr.ee/ePvIBm

#IFLA100
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Join us at our latest CILIP International Library & Information Group event next week when we'll be joined by Book Aid International (@bookaidint.bsky.social) & Michael Moyo:

🗣️ "The Power of Partnerships"
🗓️ Thu 30 October | 3pm (UK time)
🎟️ Free & open to all!

More information here: bit.ly/4ovcAFZ
Poster to advertise the Power of Partnerships event. The text reads: "Thursday 30 October 2025, 3pm (UK time). The Power of Partnerships. A free CILIP ILIG event with Book Aid International. " Hands around an abstract version of a globe can be seen in the background, along with the Book Aid International and CILIP ILIG logo.
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
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Do get in touch with us if you'd be interested in editing Focus - our CILIP International Library & Information Group journal 👇
October 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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alicecann.bsky.social
Creating the of AI things to consider list now. 1. Cake
woodsiegirl.bsky.social Laura Woods @woodsiegirl.bsky.social · Mar 26
Cake as a metaphor for AI! Baking from scratch, using a cake mix, or buying a cake are all acceptable in different circumstances. AI is similar: when do you need to do all the work yourself, when can you use AI for the basics (like a cake mix!), when can it be good enough for the whole? #lilac24
May 8, 2024 at 8:05 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
This afternoon we’re visiting a specialist library for blind & visually impaired citizens of Astana. #WLIC2025

We’ve been shown equipment for creating braille & other alternative formats plus a brand new prestigious collection of items from Kazakh poet Abai Qunanbaiuly.
@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social
Cats on plastic panels with braille descriptions - a tool used to help people to learn braille. Marina - a Congress volunteer and translator - showing blind Congress attendee Dipendra Manocha a welcome to Kazakhstan which one of the team at the library had just created. Congress delegate Gulmira Abylgazina showing Abai Qunanbaiuly’s collection. Newspaper/magazine items can also be seen. Chess and draughts - adapted for blind people - at the specialist library. Miranda and Gulmira can also be seen.
August 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
Friday is tours day at #WLIC2025

First stop is Maqsut Narikbayev University Library.

It’s housed in a building affectionately known by students as the “banana building” owing to its bright yellow exterior.

The library itself was recently refurbished & looks stunning 🤩
@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social
One of the reading rooms at MNU - it has a cuboid design featuring cosy soft furnishings and wooden shelving with glass panels. Yellow lighting is built into the shelves. The Provost of MNU welcoming around 30 #WLIC2025 delegates to the library in MNU Library’s event’s space which features a large screen stating “Welcoming to IFLA WLIC delegates”. Another angle of the library’s events space. Delegates are taking photos of the big screen showing a photo of the library and a title image. Camilla, who works at the library, is speaking at the front. The exterior of the “Banana building” at MNU. It features grand Greek-style pillars.
August 22, 2025 at 5:27 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
The top 🔟 countries by numbers of delegates at #WLIC2025 ⬇️
🇰🇿 🇺🇸🇨🇳🇰🇷🇩🇪🇬🇧🇲🇾🇶🇦🇦🇪🇯🇵

@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social @cilip-ilig.bsky.social
Top 10 Country Delegations slide: Kazakhstan 452, US 110, China 99, Korea (Republic of) 69, Germany 51, UK 47, Malaysia 42, Qatar 35, UAE 35, Japan 32
August 21, 2025 at 11:38 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
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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August 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
A privilege to hear diverse perspectives from some of the library world’s emerging leaders at this morning’s #WLIC2025 session.

You can find out more about them and about the @ifla.org Emerging Leaders Scheme here: www.ifla.org/news/meet-ou...
Imogen Negomi - one of IFLA’s Emerging Leaders - speaking at the #WLIC2025 event. Other Emerging Leaders can be seen in the audience, along with Dr Hena Ismail from the Arab Federation for Libraries and Information and session chair Stephen Wyber. A slide with the profile picture of all the Emerging Leaders on it can also be seen. African librarian and Emerging Leader Damilare Oyedele speaking at the event. Stephen Wyber (session Chair) and other speakers can be seen in the background.
August 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
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#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
August 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
Fascinating hearing examples of how libraries are responding to challenges to democracy at #WLIC2025 today.

These range from a censorship case in Germany, to provision of prison libraries in Canada, to encouraging digital literacy for combating misinformation in India. @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social
Juliana Pranke from the German Library Association speaking about “Curation or Censorship” on the main stage at #WLIC2025. An image of a typewriter with the words “Freedom of Speech” can also be seen on the title slide. Another slide form Juliana’s talk, showing figures of librarians in an office looking in despair, with big children’s style building blocks saying “WTF?!” In the background. “Challenges and lessons learned” slide from a talk about advocating for prison libraries by Kirsten Wurmann who can be seen at the podium. A slide from Jelena Glišovic’s talk on advocating for Serbian Libraries. It is about “Involving Public Citizens” and examples of media coverage about Jelena’s campaign can be seen in a collage.
August 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
There's a buzz in the main Astana auditorium as the Opening Ceremony is due to start soon... 🇰🇿
#WLIC2025 @ifla.org
The audience filing into the Astana auditorium at the Congress Centre for #WLIC2025 The main stage at #WLIC2025 - patterned lights can be seen in the background.
August 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
👋 Sälem / Hello from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

Very excited to be here for #WLIC2025!

Great to meet up with fellow volunteers, including some familiar faces 😊

Looking forward to the @ifla.org World Library & Information Congress which officially gets started from Monday.

Enjoying exploring Astana so far too!
An IFLA WLIC "Welcome" sign outside the Astana Congress venue. The foyer of the Hilton Hotel which is also being used as a venue for #WLIC2025. Myself on the stairs of the Congress venue, wearing a volunteer jacket. Other volunteers can also be seen in the background. The Volunteers Briefing in one of the conference rooms at the Congress venue. Organisers can be seen at a podium, along with a title slide on a projector screen.
August 16, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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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 contents page of CILIP ILIG Focus on International Library & Information Work - Volume 56, Number 1 (2025). The Open Access logo can be seen in the foreground, along with an image of the Earth from space in the background. 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.
July 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
Here at #DigAcc25 @ City St George’s University this morning 🙌

Lots of useful tips on how to improve accessibility of digital content + some interesting discussion so far too.

Currently hearing from Jade @openuniversity.bsky.social about staying positive when thinking about accessibility & change.
A title slide from an Open University presentation. The title is “Don’t worry, be happy! (or at least try to be!)”. Balloons with happy faces and a version of the OU logo can also be seen. One of the seminar rooms at City St George’s. A presentation can be seen on the right hand side, with live transcription on a separate screen on the left.
June 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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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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June 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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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
A digital poster advertising Sue's talk. The text reads: "Online - Tuesday 13 May 2025 (UK time). Meet the CILIP President: Sue Lacey Bryant. Free CILIP ILIG Event." A picture of Sue can also be seen, along with the CILIP ILIG logo. The poster has a Library & Information themed background.
April 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Just one more day to apply.
cilip-ilig.bsky.social 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! 🤞
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.
March 20, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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An important data gathering initiative from @cilip.bsky.social. @cilip-ilig.bsky.social members please share widely.
cilip.bsky.social CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · Feb 18
CILIP is concerned that the removal, hiding, and modification of data, research and other information resources by authorities in the USA is already starting to impede the vital work of UK information professionals.
Read more👇
www.cilip.org.uk/news/693964/...
Statement: Removal of access to and modification of data by authorities in the USA
CILIP invites members and the wider information profession community to share examples of how content, reports, datasets, evidence, and tools are being removed by US authorities
www.cilip.org.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Fantastic to be here at today’s #EUROLIS Seminar at Europe House 🇪🇺🙌

The theme of this year’s event is the important topic of challenging gender roles & stereotypes.

John Lake from the EUROLIS Committee introduced the Seminar, including a fitting tribute to Ian Stringer - former Chair of CILIP ILIG
John Lake from the EUROLIS Committee speaking during the introduction to the EUROLIS Seminar. Other speakers can also be seen on the stage, along with attendees at the seminar. Various European flags and the EU flag at one end of the room at Europe House where the EUROLIS Seminar is taking place. Seating for delegates can also be seen in the foreground.
November 22, 2024 at 11:13 AM
librarybod.bsky.social
Obviously had to go check out the cat café at Birmingham New Street after the #Sconul conference today 😸
The colourful outside of the Kitty Cafe at Birmingham New Street Station, with people looking in. A tuxedo cat next to a running wheel in the café. The interior of the Kitty Café, with colourful lighting and furniture and things for cats to climb on across the walls and on the ceiling. A young-looking tabby cat on a black and white chevroned floor. Other cats can also be seen in the background.
November 18, 2024 at 6:37 PM
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There's still time to sign up for our event this week ⬇️

🗣️ Reflections & impacts of my attendance at IFLA Conference 2023
📅 Thu 5 Sept 1pm (UK time)
🎟️ Free
🌐 Online

Huzefa Ghadiali will be talking about attending IFLA’s World Library & Information Congress as a 1st timer.

Book here: bit.ly/3YTX4tR
Digital poster with information about Thursday’s event. “Thursday 5 Sept 2024 1-2pm (UK time) Reflections and impacts of my attendance at IFLA conference 2023 Netherlands by Huzefa Ghiali.” There is also a profile picture of Huzefa included and a picture taken outside the conference venue with a large IFLA WLIC 2023 banner on the front.
September 2, 2024 at 4:53 PM
librarybod.bsky.social
Brill that the Reading Room at the British Museum is now available to visit (and take photos of) again - such an amazing space. Will be popping down there on a lunch break soon, no doubt as am just next door! 👇 via @Ianvisits.bsky.social

www.ianvisits.co.uk/articles/bri...
British Museum drops its no photos rule in the magnificent Reading Room
A few months ago, the long closed Reading Room inside the British Museum reopened to the public, but with a strict, and strictly enforced no photography rule.
www.ianvisits.co.uk
September 3, 2024 at 12:54 PM
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lesleypitman.bsky.social
Great to see @cilip-ilig.bsky.social here! Do follow if you are interested in librarianship around the world.
cilip-ilig.bsky.social CILIP ILIG @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · Aug 30
Hello 👋 Excited to be here!

We're a CILIP Special Interest Group devoted to a shared special interest in global librarianship.

You'll find more about what we do here: bit.ly/4cROBe2

This includes producing our own Journal - Focus - which you can access FREE here: bit.ly/3X7Teux

Do get in touch 🙂
Contents page of the journal “Focus on International Library and Information Work” - Issue 55 number 1.
August 30, 2024 at 11:28 AM