CILIP School Libraries Group
@cilipslg.bsky.social
This is the account for the CILIP School Libraries Group, the professional association for school librarians. https://linktr.ee/CILIPSLGUK
It back by popular demand. We will be bringing back our SLG Book Recommendations Advent Calendar on the 1st December. This year’s book recommendations will be Christmas Themed Book and Children/YA books published this year. #AdventCalender @cilip.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 9:31 AM
It back by popular demand. We will be bringing back our SLG Book Recommendations Advent Calendar on the 1st December. This year’s book recommendations will be Christmas Themed Book and Children/YA books published this year. #AdventCalender @cilip.bsky.social
📚 Exploring Chartership: Understanding the Wider Profession
🗓️ Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 6:30–8pm (UK) | 💻 Zoom
Working on your @cilip.bsky.social CILIP Chartership? Join SLG’s free webinar to learn how to show your engagement with the wider profession.
🎟️ Book free: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
🗓️ Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 6:30–8pm (UK) | 💻 Zoom
Working on your @cilip.bsky.social CILIP Chartership? Join SLG’s free webinar to learn how to show your engagement with the wider profession.
🎟️ Book free: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
November 4, 2025 at 9:02 PM
📚 Exploring Chartership: Understanding the Wider Profession
🗓️ Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 6:30–8pm (UK) | 💻 Zoom
Working on your @cilip.bsky.social CILIP Chartership? Join SLG’s free webinar to learn how to show your engagement with the wider profession.
🎟️ Book free: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
🗓️ Thu 27 Nov 2025 | 6:30–8pm (UK) | 💻 Zoom
Working on your @cilip.bsky.social CILIP Chartership? Join SLG’s free webinar to learn how to show your engagement with the wider profession.
🎟️ Book free: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
📚 EUROLIS Seminar 2025
Open Libraries. Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
🗓️ Fri 21 Nov | 🕘 10–4:30 | 📍 Europe House, London
Join library professionals from across Europe to explore inclusion, openness & innovation in libraries.
🎟️ Free registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eurolis-seminar-2025
Open Libraries. Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
🗓️ Fri 21 Nov | 🕘 10–4:30 | 📍 Europe House, London
Join library professionals from across Europe to explore inclusion, openness & innovation in libraries.
🎟️ Free registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eurolis-seminar-2025
November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
📚 EUROLIS Seminar 2025
Open Libraries. Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
🗓️ Fri 21 Nov | 🕘 10–4:30 | 📍 Europe House, London
Join library professionals from across Europe to explore inclusion, openness & innovation in libraries.
🎟️ Free registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eurolis-seminar-2025
Open Libraries. Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves
🗓️ Fri 21 Nov | 🕘 10–4:30 | 📍 Europe House, London
Join library professionals from across Europe to explore inclusion, openness & innovation in libraries.
🎟️ Free registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eurolis-seminar-2025
🌱Join us on Tues 18 Nov at William Tyndale Primary, London for the launch of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School by Edd Moore & a film from Dr Jane Goodall DBE 🌍
Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education.
Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education.
Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
November 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
🌱Join us on Tues 18 Nov at William Tyndale Primary, London for the launch of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School by Edd Moore & a film from Dr Jane Goodall DBE 🌍
Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education.
Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education.
Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...
📚 The SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day is back! 🎉
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 8:42 PM
📚 The SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day is back! 🎉
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed.
Free places — limited spots! Book via mmargerison@the-elmgreen-school.org.uk
You can now read our latest issue of School Libraries in View journal in the link below: cdn.ymaws.com/www.cilip.or... @cilip.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
You can now read our latest issue of School Libraries in View journal in the link below: cdn.ymaws.com/www.cilip.or... @cilip.bsky.social
Tonight at UCL, the Information Studies department, in collaboration with CILIP SLG and the Library Services Trust, hosted a screening of the @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social documentary on book censorship and banning in the US. Barbara Band from SLG is talking about censorship in UK school libraries.
October 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Tonight at UCL, the Information Studies department, in collaboration with CILIP SLG and the Library Services Trust, hosted a screening of the @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social documentary on book censorship and banning in the US. Barbara Band from SLG is talking about censorship in UK school libraries.
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
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
Shohail Ismail from the Met Office has done a fantastic session looking at Tackling climate misinformation and disinformation with a Library lens. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Shohail Ismail from the Met Office has done a fantastic session looking at Tackling climate misinformation and disinformation with a Library lens. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social
Brilliant talk done by Gordon Johnstone
Scottish AI Alliance looking at AI and sustainability including environmental issues. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
Scottish AI Alliance looking at AI and sustainability including environmental issues. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Brilliant talk done by Gordon Johnstone
Scottish AI Alliance looking at AI and sustainability including environmental issues. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
Scottish AI Alliance looking at AI and sustainability including environmental issues. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
Excellent Climate fiction and climate book clubs talk done by Dr Ann Alston and Dr Sarah Robertson, University of the West of England. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Excellent Climate fiction and climate book clubs talk done by Dr Ann Alston and Dr Sarah Robertson, University of the West of England. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social
Great start to the #GreenLibraries conference. Welcome from Maja Maricevic from Chair of the Green Libraries Campaign and Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CILIP CEO and DCMS Minister speech from Baroness Twycross. Morning Keynote from
Amina Shah from National Library of
Scotland @cilip.bsky.social
Amina Shah from National Library of
Scotland @cilip.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Great start to the #GreenLibraries conference. Welcome from Maja Maricevic from Chair of the Green Libraries Campaign and Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CILIP CEO and DCMS Minister speech from Baroness Twycross. Morning Keynote from
Amina Shah from National Library of
Scotland @cilip.bsky.social
Amina Shah from National Library of
Scotland @cilip.bsky.social
Gareth Evans, our Social Media Officer, is attending today’s #GreenLibraries Conference at Kings Place in London as a speaker. He will also be posting throughout the event today. @cilip.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Gareth Evans, our Social Media Officer, is attending today’s #GreenLibraries Conference at Kings Place in London as a speaker. He will also be posting throughout the event today. @cilip.bsky.social
📚 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
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
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
🌟 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
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...
Our Tuesday 23rd September Google Super Searchers Webinar is now fully booked. There is still space available for our webinars on Saturday 20th September and Thursday 25th September.
September 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Our Tuesday 23rd September Google Super Searchers Webinar is now fully booked. There is still space available for our webinars on Saturday 20th September and Thursday 25th September.
Excellent CPD Training opportunity:
📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries
📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice.
🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=
📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries
📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice.
🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=
September 2, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Excellent CPD Training opportunity:
📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries
📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice.
🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=
📢 Hidden Disabilities: Supporting children & young people in libraries
📅 Sat 18 Oct 2025 | 10:00–15:00 | 💻 Online
Author talks, CPD & discussions on inclusive library practice.
🎟 £25 → cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1988391&group=
🚀 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!
📢 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
📚🌈 Book 30 for #PrideMonth: Melissa by Alex Gino!
A sweet, uplifting story about a brave girl learning to be herself and share that with the world. Totally heartwarming — highly recommend! 💖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
A sweet, uplifting story about a brave girl learning to be herself and share that with the world. Totally heartwarming — highly recommend! 💖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 4:20 AM
📚🌈 Book 30 for #PrideMonth: Melissa by Alex Gino!
A sweet, uplifting story about a brave girl learning to be herself and share that with the world. Totally heartwarming — highly recommend! 💖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
A sweet, uplifting story about a brave girl learning to be herself and share that with the world. Totally heartwarming — highly recommend! 💖 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
🌈 Book 29 for #PrideMonth: The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag 💕A sweet, magical story about falling in love, finding yourself, and a selkie who’ll steal your heart. Highly recommend! 🐚✨ #LGBTQBooks #GraphicNovels @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 29, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🌈 Book 29 for #PrideMonth: The Girl from the Sea by Molly Knox Ostertag 💕A sweet, magical story about falling in love, finding yourself, and a selkie who’ll steal your heart. Highly recommend! 🐚✨ #LGBTQBooks #GraphicNovels @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
🌈 Book 28 for #PrideMonth: The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson — a heartfelt YA novel about friendship, identity, & the courage to live your truth. 💖 A tender, uplifting read for anyone figuring out who they are. #LGBTQ #PrideReads 🌈📚 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 7:31 AM
🌈 Book 28 for #PrideMonth: The Art of Being Normal by Lisa Williamson — a heartfelt YA novel about friendship, identity, & the courage to live your truth. 💖 A tender, uplifting read for anyone figuring out who they are. #LGBTQ #PrideReads 🌈📚 @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
🌈 Book 27 for #PrideMonth: The Color Purple by Alice Walker — a powerful story of love, survival, & self-discovery that celebrates queer joy and Black womanhood. 💜 A timeless must-read. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social
June 28, 2025 at 7:27 AM
🌈 Book 27 for #PrideMonth: The Color Purple by Alice Walker — a powerful story of love, survival, & self-discovery that celebrates queer joy and Black womanhood. 💜 A timeless must-read. @cilip.bsky.social @ciliplgbtq.bsky.social