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The Information Literacy Conference. https://www.lilacconference.com/

LILAC 2026, 30 March - 1 April, University of Sheffield

#infolit, #digilit, #usered, #LILAC26

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Bursary applications for #LILAC26 close today at 17:00 (GMT). Full conference places are available for people from under-represented groups & sectors and day delegate places for people who live or work close to #Sheffield. Don’t miss out! buff.ly/oiE5lDT
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.
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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The #LILAC26 Call for Presentations closes today. But there’s still lots of time, you have until 16:00 (GMT) to upload your proposal. Visit our website to find out more ➡️ buff.ly/lOl4Hfm
The logo for the LILAC 2026 conference. The logo is circular with a white background, the circle has a lilac outline. All text within the circle is a lilac 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.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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If you’re working on your #LILAC26 submission, take a look at our reviewers guidance. It can be helpful to understand what they’re looking for when they read your proposal. The call for presentations closes on Thursday 13 November (16:00 GMT). buff.ly/3D1ICKK
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.
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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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We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.
Inside The Wave at the University of Sheffield. The Wave is the Social Sciences building at the university. There is a large white circular structure with windows in the centre, to the right there is a white wall with windows, to the left there is tiered wooden seating and a grey staircase. The ceiling is glass and you can see the blue cloudy sky.
April 16, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Congratulations to Yuri Watanabe, who has won a gift bag including a charger pack & tumbler donated by AM, tote bag & hat from @cardiffunilib.bsky.social and book donated by @facetpublishing.bsky.social as part of the #LILAC25 exhibition.
Yuri Watanabe holding a large Cardiff University tote bag containing gifts that she has won at the LILAC 2025 exhibition.
April 16, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Congratulations to Sonia Gomes, who has won a Bluetooth speaker donated by @ebscouk.bsky.social along with a charger pack and tumbler donated by AM as part of the #LILAC25 exhibition.
Sonia Gomes holding a blue box, containing a Bluetooth speaker, and two white boxes, containing a charger pack and tumbler, that she won from the LILAC 2025 exhibition.
April 16, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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Congratulations to Lucy Collins, who has won a gift bag including a free trial donated by @socialhistarchive.bsky.social a charger pack donated by AM, a tote bag & mug donated by @cilip.bsky.social and a book donated by @facetpublishing.bsky.social as part of the #LILAC25 exhibition.
Lucy Collins holding a cream tote bag that says LIBRARIES CHANGE LIVES in uppercase letters that she won at the LILAC 2025 exhibition.
April 16, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Congratulations to Laura Moss, who has won a hamper donated by @anybook.bsky.social as part of the #LILAC25 exhibition.
Laura Moss standing next to her prize from the LILAC 2025 exhibition. The prize is a hamper in a large rectangular box with a purple lid and a base with blue, red and white spots.
April 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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We now welcome our final #LILAC25 keynote speaker @elinorcarmi.bsky.social to the LILAC community.
Elinor Carmi standing at the front of the Sir Stanley Thomas lecture theatre in the Centre for Student Life (CSL) at Cardiff University. Behind Elinor there is a large projection screen showing a slide. The slide says: Data Citizenship: Learning to take action in the datafied society Dr. @Elinor_Carmi Senior Lecturer in Data Politics & Social Justice Department of Sociology & Criminology City St George's University, London, UK Behind the text on the slide there is an image of people marching on a bright and sunny day. The people are wearing red tshirts and holding red signs.
April 16, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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Our #LILAC25 poster session starts now, you can speak to the authors on Level 4 of the Centre for Student Life (CSL).
Four large colourful posters with text and images on individual, free standing black poster boards. The boards are lined up against a wall with windows and stood on a grey carpet. The posters are being presented at the LILAC 2025 conference.
April 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
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It’s your last chance to visit our fabulous #LILAC25 exhibition. Our exhibitors Infobase, The Social History Archive, EBSCO, Content Online, AM, Open Firth, anybook.com, TDNet, Facet Publishing, ILG & CILIP can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draw! buff.ly/7IpFvWA
Collector card for the LILAC conference exhibition space. At the top of the card it says 'Collector Card: Collect at least 6 stamps for a chance to win a prize'. Below this there are 10 circles in the colour lilac. It then says lilacconference.com/sponsors, followed by a space to fill in your name.
April 16, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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It is now time for our second #LILAC25 keynote, as we welcome @jsecker.bsky.social one of the co-founders of the LILAC conference.
Jane Secker stood behind a podium at the front of the Sir Stanley Thomas lecture theatre in the Centre for Student Life (CSL) at Cardiff University. Behind Jane is a projection screen displaying a slide. On a dark yellow background, the slide says Reflecting on Information Literacy: Lessons from a Lifelong Advocate Dr Jane Secker, Associate Professor, City St George's, University of London LILAC 2025 University of Cardiff, 14-16 April To the right of the text, there is a pile of books with an open book at the top and some white letters and characters above it.
April 15, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Don’t forget to visit our fabulous #LILAC25 exhibition today. Look at some of the amazing prizes you can win! Our exhibitors can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draw. buff.ly/L7qA7FX
A large rectangular box. It has a purple lid and the base is a combination of white, blue and red spots. The box is tied with a navy blue ribbon with a small cream card. The card says 'The British Hamper Company'. A combination of items on a white table. At the front is a book with the title 'The Kind Librarian', on top of a cream tote bag that says 'Libraries Change Lives'. To the right is a black umbrella and to the left is a white mug that says 'Libraries Change Lives'. A blue box on a white table. The box says 'echo dot' and shows an image of a circular black echo dot. A collection of items on a white table. At the front is a black knitted hat that says Cardiff University/ Prifysgol Caerdydd, on top of a cream tote bag that says 'Cardiff University' in cream letters in a red box. To the right is a travel mug with a clear plastic lid and in front of that is a white rectangle that says AM in gold letters. To the left is a a book with the title 'Social Future Academic Libraries'.
April 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We are thrilled to announce that the winner of the @infolitgroup.bsky.social Information Literacy Award 2025 is Rebecca Mogg. Congratulations Rebecca! #infolit #digilit #LILAC25
Photograph of the CILIP Information Literacy Group Information Literacy Award 2025 winner, Rebecca Mogg. Rebecca is with the award judges, Elizabeth Newall, Konstantina Martzoukou and Eva Garcia Grau (left to right - Elizabeth, Konstantina, Rebecca and Eva). The award is being given out in the National Museum Cardiff at the LILAC 2025 networking evening.
April 14, 2025 at 5:27 PM
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And the first #LILAC25 keynote had begun- we welcome Stephen Thornton.
Dr Stephen Thornton at the front of the Sir Stanley Thomas lecture theatre in the CSL (Centre of Student Life) at Cardiff University. Behind Stephen is a large projection screen showing a slide. The slide says Light at the end of the tunnel? Twenty years of information literacy in the politics classroom. School of Law & Politics, Cardiff University The slide also has an image of a dark tunnel with a light appearing towards the back in the top right of the slide and the logo of Cardiff University in the bottom right corner.
April 14, 2025 at 10:41 AM
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Don’t forget to visit our fabulous #LILAC25 exhibition today. Our exhibitors Infobase, The Social History Archive, EBSCO, Content Online, AM, Open Firth, anybook.com, TDNet, Facet Publishing, ILG & CILIP can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draw! buff.ly/kzWOYpu
Collector card for the LILAC conference exhibition space. At the top of the card it says 'Collector Card: Collect at least 6 stamps for a chance to win a prize'. Below this there are 10 circles in the colour lilac. It then says lilacconference.com/sponsors, followed by a space to fill in your name.
April 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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We’re thrilled to be welcoming our #LILAC25 and Local to LILAC bursary winners to Cardiff next week. We can’t wait to meet you! buff.ly/sBBvfJ4
The logo for the LILAC 2025 conference. The large text says Cardiff/ Caerdydd 2025. The small text below this says Celebrating 20 years of the LILAC conference. Above the text is an illustration of a dragon in light and dark shades of purple. Embedded in the body of the dragon is an outline of Cardiff Castle.
April 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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We are very pleased to announce the nominations for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social Information Literacy Award 2025. Congratulations to all the nominees!
Find out more on the LILAC website: buff.ly/gtbcvoR
The logo for the Information Literacy Award. The logo is all text, it says ILA at the top, with the i in lower case text and the LA in upper case text, with a line underneath it. In the middle it says information literacy award 2025 in upper case text, with a line underneath it. At the bottom is says CILIP IL Group Award Winner 2025 in sentence text.
March 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Today is your last chance to book for #LILAC25 and join us in beautiful Cardiff to celebrate 20 years of the #infolit conference. Don’t miss out, visit our website to book. www.lilacconference.com
The logo for the LILAC 2025 conference. The large text says Cardiff/ Caerdydd 2025. The small text below this says Celebrating 20 years of the LILAC conference. Above the text is an illustration of a dragon in light and dark shades of purple. Embedded in the body of the dragon is an outline of Cardiff Castle.
March 21, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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You've only got a few more days to book for #LILAC25 with the discounted early bird rate. Come and join us in Cardiff as we celebrate 20 years of the LILAC Conference! https://buff.ly/3ERoHMn
The logo for the LILAC 2025 conference. The large text says Cardiff/ Caerdydd 2025. The small text below this says Celebrating 20 years of the LILAC conference. Above the text is an illustration of a dragon in light and dark shades of purple. Embedded in the body of the dragon is an outline of Cardiff Castle.
February 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Applications close at 17:00 (GMT) today for the Rowena Macrae-Gibson Student Award, which provides a sponsored place at #LILAC25 for two students registered on a UK study programme in information/library studies or #infolit. Don’t miss out! https://buff.ly/40XAtMr
The logo for the LILAC 2025 conference. The large text says Cardiff/ Caerdydd 2025. The small text below this says Celebrating 20 years of the LILAC conference. Above the text is an illustration of a dragon in light and dark shades of purple. Embedded in the body of the dragon is an outline of Cardiff Castle.
February 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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Nominations close today for this year’s Information Literacy Award! You've got until 17:00 (GMT) to share the amazing #infolit work that you and your colleagues are doing. Remember you can self-nominate or nominate others. https://buff.ly/3TAh9ky
The logo for the Information Literacy Award is all text in gold with the letters iLA in a large bold font with a thin line below it. Underneath this line it says Information Literacy Award 2025 in block capital letters, with a thin line below it. Underneath this line is says CILIP IL Group Award Winner 2025.
February 14, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Have you thought about making a nomination for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social Information Literacy Award?

The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in the #infolit field in the UK. Self-nominate or nominate others before 14 Feb: www.lilacconference.com/awards/infor...
The image is a white background with gold triangles in three corners, the bottom right corner has the logo for the Information Literacy Award. The logo is all text in gold with the letters iLA in a large font with a thin line below it. Underneath this line it says Information Literacy Award in block capital letters. The black text on the white background says "On a personal level my role has blossomed since winning this award. The IL Award continues to open further opportunities, and I am certainly using this as motivation for new goals and challenges for myself and have recently started in a new role as Information Specialist (Systematic Reviews)." Louise Speakman, Information Specialist (Systematic Reviews), University of Lancaster (Winner in 2023).
February 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
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We are very excited to announce the #LILAC25 Keynote Speakers will be Stephen Thornton, Jane Secker @jsecker.bsky.social and Elinor Carmi @elinorcarmi.bsky.social. We can't wait for the conference to start! Check out their abstracts on the LILAC website ⬇️
www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2025/k...
The logo for the LILAC 2025 conference. The large text says Cardiff/ Caerdydd 2025. The small text below this says Celebrating 20 years of the LILAC conference. Above the text is an illustration of a dragon in light and dark shades of purple. Embedded in the body of the dragon is an outline of Cardiff Castle.
January 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM