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CILIP International Library & Information Group
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ILIG is the International Library and Information Group of CILIP: the library and information association.
Here’s video from our latest event, where we were joined by Judith @bookaidint.bsky.social + Michael from the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust in Zimbabwe.

The event explored how books, libraries & literacy are transforming communities + building a more equal future.

▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/QGw2nTglnIk
The Power of Partnerships - a Book Aid International case study
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November 11, 2025 at 11:25 AM
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Fascinating session for @cilip-ilig.bsky.social this afternoon from Book Aid International. Here is how to support their very valuable work. bookaid.org/support-us/
October 30, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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
October 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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TODAY’S THE DAY! It’s #GreenLibraries Week, and we're launching it with our third Green Libraries Conference on the sunny banks of the Regents Canal at Kings Place for a full day of all things green, sustainable and climate-facing. Hope you all have a great GREEN week!
October 27, 2025 at 9:33 AM
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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
We look forward to welcoming @ifla.org to London in 2027!
#WLIC2027 🎡💂🏼‍♂️⬇️
CILIP is delighted to announce that the most prestigious international library event – The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) – will take place in London and across the UK in 2027 after a successful bid by a partnership led by CILIP. @ifla.org www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI...
October 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Discover how we work in partnership to expand access to books and education at @cilip-ilig.bsky.social's 'The Power of Partnerships' event taking place next week.

All details here⤵️
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
October 23, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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
October 22, 2025 at 3:23 PM
💾 Save the date 💾

The Eurolis Seminar "Open Libraries: Equity across and beyond the shelves" is due to be held next month:

🌍 Europe House, London
🗓️ 21 November 2025
🕙 10am - 4.30pm

Keep an eye on the #Eurolis website for more information about this exciting event very soon eurolis.wordpress.com 👀
October 15, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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#CILIP members - looking for a CPD opportunity? CILIP's International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social seeks an editor for its journal, Focus. It has a proud 50+ year history highlighting global issues in the library sector. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/editor-...
Editor of CILIP ILIG Focus journal, UK Wide
Call for expressions of interest for the role of Editor of CILIP ILIG Focus journal CILIP International Library and Information Group (ILIG) seeks an editor for its journal Focus on International Libr...
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October 8, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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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Recommended viewing: Storyville: The Librarians, BBC4, Tuesday, 7 October. Explores how librarians across the US are risking their safety to defend free speech as book bans and censorship threaten democracy from within. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians
Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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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
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August 21, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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Curious about how the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (#WLIC2025) is unfolding in Astana, Kazakhstan?

We’ve got you covered with our daily highlights

👉 Day 1 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-one-high...

👉 Day 2 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-two-high...

Stay tuned for more!
August 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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Nice to see UK professionals and CILIP members in so many events at #WLIC2025 here in Astana, #WLIC2026 will be in Busan. Lots to learn and share, and people to meet
August 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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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
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#IFLA selects #Busan, #Southkorea to host the 2026 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you there! #WLIC2026

Read IFLA's press release: tr.ee/Nnk5ml
IFLA selects Busan, South Korea to host the 2026 World Library and Information Congress
The Hague, Netherlands – 22 July 2025 – The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has selected Busan, South Korea, to host the 2026 World Li...
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July 22, 2025 at 2:36 PM
We're looking for a new editor for our Focus journal 📰

Find out more, including how to apply, via the link below 👇
July 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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An excellent issue covering mobile devices in Nigeria, library marketing from @librarychampion.bsky.social, and @heroicendeavour.bsky.social explaining in detail why the current attacks on US libraries and data services matter so much to us. Highly recommended.
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
July 18, 2025 at 10:44 AM
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
July 17, 2025 at 11:38 AM
📢 New #WLIC2025 grants available❗

IFLA is offering grants for attendance at August's World Library & Information Congress in Astana via it's Emerging Leaders scheme.

Application & eligibility info here: 2025.ifla.org/home/ifla-em...

⚠️ Deadline - 4 July 🤞
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June 24, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Listen in as I get into my stride covering a wide brief from the International Libraries Group of @cilip.bsky.social - my Why? a little about my career; an update on the work of CILIP, and the theme I'm taking through my year as President, closing with a group discussion about all things CILIP.
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
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June 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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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IFLA FAIFE message on the threats to information freedom in the United States. www.ifla.org/news/ifla-fa...
IFLA FAIFE message on the threats to information freedom in the United States
IFLA's Advisory Committee on Freedom of Access to Information and Freedom of Expression is tracking closely developments in the United States that affect information freedom, which...
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May 14, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Great to have CILIP President Sue Lacey Brant with us for this eve's CILIP ILIG event 🙌

Many thanks @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social for coming to speak with us about your fascinating career and the work @cilip.bsky.social does. Cheers to all who attended too.

We'll post video from the event here soon
May 13, 2025 at 6:14 PM