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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎧 Looking for a thought-provoking weekend listen? The Info Pro Podcast brings fresh ideas and expert insights from across the information profession. Hear legal KM expert Mark Ford explore generative AI and check out all previous episodes. 🎙️ Listen now: www.cilip.org.uk/news-publications/podcast

CILIP East @cilipeast.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Are you a school/youth/children's librarian living in the East of England? YLG Eastern is recruiting for Carnegie Medal judges. More details in link below. Apply online by 9th October.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Are you there too? Are you on The Map? It's getting busy on there & we're glad to see so many focused and meticulously planned events pouring in for this year's #GreenLibraries Week, starting on Wednesday 21 October. Get your greenspiration here: ow.ly/7uf650ZTpho

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

OUT NOW: 50 Library Lessons and Ideas by Lucas Maxwell A practical & timely guide for school librarians & teachers, arriving after the education commission's new recommendation that library lessons be integrated into every school's timetable. Order now: ow.ly/CmMx50ZTp8u

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📚 Be part of Carnegie history and help choose our future Medal winners! We’re recruiting 2028–29 librarian judges from 5 regions. 🗓️ Find out more + apply by 9 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/job…

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

📣 CILIP communities! Help shape #MembersFest2027. We're seeking sessions on '150 years of CILIP' - looking to the future of the profession and topics like future skills, workforce development, leadership & safeguarding the profession. Get involved: ow.ly/R3Ow50ZT0g3

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🚨 Final day for Early Bird tickets! Libraries Rewired 2026 brings together leading experts and practical discussions on AI, data, coding, NLP and more. 🎟️ Register today: librariesrewired.org.uk ⏰ Early Bird closes TODAY - 30 September

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

London hosts the World Library & Information Congress in 2027. We need: ✅Venue for cultural reception for 2,500 international delegates - standing ✅London/nearby ✅Showcase UK culture & heritage 💡Ideas or offers? Contact us: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/bUsmSPNaXk by 14 Oct #WLIC2027 #IFLA

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Dewch i ddathlu 40 mlynedd o Honno, Gwasg Menywod Cymru, gyda ni! Digwyddiad am ddim. Darganfod fwy / Celebrate 40 years of Honno, Welsh Women's Press, with us! Free event. Find out more cilip.org.uk/honno-press @honnopress.bsky.social

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Less than a month to get your #GreenLibraries Week events planned and featured on our map. If you're still thinking of what to plan use our wide range of resources and greenspiration to kickstart your green activities. Don't forget to add them to the map: ow.ly/aHPC50ZS7yV

Map of the UK highlighting locations of over 200 Green Libraries Week events encouraging participation.

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Find out all the events, training and activities coming up from #CILIP and our Member Networks. Events are added all the time - make sure you check ow.ly/j7hG50ZRvK7 to keep informed. All events are hosted by CILIP or a CILIP Special Interest Group, unless otherwise stated.

Schedule of CILIP online events including reflective writing on October 1 and library career unlocking on October 2.

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

From the latest issue of Information Professional magazine: Negotiating a ceasefire with the bots. John Sheridan (The National Archives) explores why blocking bots isn’t enough—and what better solutions are emerging. Read the full article: ow.ly/s1R450ZRl2a

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🤖 AI isn’t just built by big tech. At at Libraries Rewired discover how libraries can use, benefit from and even shape open AI with Daniel van Strien, Machine Learning Librarian at Hugging Face. 🎟️ Register: librariesrewired.org.uk ⏰ Early Bird ends 30 Sept.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The Year 2 Green Library Hubs libraries are now underway! We're pleased to see #RedruthLibrary, #GatesheadLibraries and Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries join the project. Read more on what each Green Library Hub has planned for the project: ow.ly/3J7E50ZQvJy

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Employers - you may have seen that The Guardian's job site is closing, but for anyone looking to recruit in the Library, Knowledge Management or Information Management sectors, CILIP's Information Professional Jobs Board is still here for you: ow.ly/JkU850ZMAHb

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Are you there? On the map? If not, get your #GreenLibraries Week events up on there & join the others this year! Remember you can plan for any green event & host it in your library - they do not have to be related to our theme this year, just be GREEN! ow.ly/RGaX50ZMvmg

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Find out what events, training and activities are coming up from #CILIP and our Member Networks. Events are added all the time - make sure you check ow.ly/KioB50ZMyn6 to keep informed. All events are hosted by CILIP or a CILIP Special Interest Group, unless otherwise stated.

CILIP events this week include an online session for Professional Registration candidates on 22 September at 19:00.

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

What happens when AI meets archives, libraries & knowledge management? Open the new issue of #CILIP’s Information Professional magazine & explore AI-ready collections, legal KM and Norway’s Future Library PLUS news & insight from across the profession. ow.ly/rWa450ZMzV9

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Out Now from Facet Publishing : AI for the Information Professional: A Practical Guide by Andrew Cox. Blending practical tips & activities with critical insight, the book equips readers across the LIS sector to make informed choices about when & how to use AI. Order here: ow.ly/oQbw50ZMtw7

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Our #GreenLibraries Week map is approaching the 100 events mark! Have you added yours yet? Get cracking and planning with our free resources and submit your events to join the others on the map: ow.ly/PI1I50ZLRzz

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

CILIP’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) is a world-class self-assessment tool. Free to #CILIP members it maps your strengths, identifies skill gaps, and shapes your personal development plan. New to the PKSB? Start with our intro & overview: ow.ly/urVX50ZLQUw

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

🌍 Who controls our data? Technology analyst and writer Martin De Saulles joins Libraries Rewired to tackle one of today's biggest questions: data sovereignty. 📊 Don't miss this thought-provoking session. 🎟️ Register: librariesrewired.org.uk ⏰ Early Bird ends 30 Sept.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Great webinar planned on the first day of #GreenLibraries Week. Speakers from our partner Met Office - weather and climate & the European Commission will present on climate mis & disinformation - this year's theme. Book today & join us for a fascinating start to GLW: ow.ly/1ZR650ZLuCa

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🍂 Autumn's set in - the ideal time to reflect on your career. Whether you're aiming for Certification, Chartership, or Fellowship, earning your post-nominals provides a globally recognised stamp of excellence. Start your #ProfessionalRegistration journey: ow.ly/Agwc50ZLbvI

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Find out what events, training and activities are coming up from #CILIP and our Member Networks. Events and training are part of CILIP’s wide package of member benefits, with many available free to members or at a reduced cost. Events added all the time: ow.ly/yOLW50ZLfko

Schedule of CILIP events from September 15 to 18 including nominations, library visits, climate change talks, and AGM, mostly online.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

‼️We are aware that some members are having issues with the "Forgotten Password" reset function on the Digital Magazine sign-in. We are investigating and will update as soon as we have a solution.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

What happens when AI meets archives, libraries and knowledge management? The new issue of #CILIP’s Information Professional magazine explores AI-ready collections, legal KM and Norway’s Future Library PLUS news and insight from across the profession. ow.ly/7sbc50ZMztS

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

👋If you're heading to #YLG2026 this weekend come and say hello to our to Community Development Manager, Batul. She'll let you know about Professional Registration, CILIP membership & member benefits, our Community Groups and how to get involved. 🤝Look forward to meeting you!

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

📚 Nominations are open for the 90th Carnegies! CILIP members can nominate one outstanding title for each Medal by 25 September. Help us find the books that will make their mark on our 90th anniversary year. 🏅 carnegies.co.uk/nominations #Carnegies2027 #Carnegies90th

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Facet Publishing @facetpublishing.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

With the academic year starting again, ensure you and your library are prepared with our back to school sale! We’re offering 50% OFF ALL TITLES - use code SCHOOL50 on our website to redeem: ow.ly/n6rw50ZLZ9T Valid until 25th September #backtoschool #librarian #schoollibrary

CILIP School Libraries Group @cilipslg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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One week left to apply to join our fantastic CILIP SLG Committee!!! @cilip.bsky.social

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🐝Take a look at the next book recommendation from @GuildfordLib - Dave Goulson's Gardening for Bumblebees. 📗Our Green Library Hubs have curated some green reads for #GreenLibraries Week so head to our page to view them, & our free planning resources: ow.ly/SK3y50ZLoAV

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🚀 Early Bird tickets for CILIP Libraries Rewired now live (ends 30 Sept)! Join tech-curious library and information professionals for a day of: 🤖 AI 📊 Data 💻 Coding 🧠 Natural Language Processing 🔓 Open Source vs Proprietary Techs + expert speakers 🎟️ librariesrewired.org.uk

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🚨 Public librarians: can you help us put information literacy training to the test? CILIP & Google are looking for library trainers to get involved in a research project exploring the impact on the public of Google Super Searchers. Register your interest: ow.ly/nic550ZLa4r

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We’re celebrating UNESCO's International Literacy Day 2026 with the theme: "Literacy for people, the planet and prosperity." Libraries are where that hope becomes real — free, universal access to reading, knowledge, information and digital skills for everyone. #InternationalLiteracyDay

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

🌱 Could your library help build a greener, more sustainable future? Whatever you’re planning, we want to put your activity on the 2026 #GreenLibraries Week map. Use our free planning resources and booklists, and add your event: ow.ly/VvKP50ZKwBw

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

See what’s new at CILIP and our Member Networks this week! Discover events, training, and activities—many free or discounted for members. New opportunities are added often, so check www.cilip.org.uk/community-events/upcoming-events

Schedule of CILIP events from September 8 to 13 including online sessions and a museum visit in Wakefield.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Congratulations to #CILIP members James Ripley and Emily Pickard on the news that Saughton Library at HMP Edinburgh won Library of the Year at the #Nibbies. Thanks to The Bookseller for celebrating the excellent work that prison librarians do.#CILIPPrLG ow.ly/xF7P50ZJnJK

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The ballad of reading in gaol: prison libraries are a vital resource

HMP Edinburgh’s triumph at the Nibbies underscored the excellent and essential work of prison libraries – but the sector still faces considerable challenges.

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

📗Read our next green read book recommendation from our Green Library Hub at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council see what they say about their green reads for this year's #GreenLibraries Week & check if you have them in stock! 📚View all the books: ow.ly/iK6E50ZJfL6

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New from Facet Publishing : Enabling Data by David Castro-Gavino & Boyan Angelov. This book sees past the fragmented platforms, pilots & siloed objectives to propose a data model and manifesto that gives data strategies clarity and scalability. Order now: ow.ly/oRkw50ZIHhi

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Wedi gweithio gyda thîm llyfrgell neu wasanaeth gwybodaeth gwych yng Nghymru eleni sydd wedi eich ysbrydoli’n fawr? / Worked with a brilliant library or information service team in Wales this year who have really inspired you? cilip.org.uk/wales-librar...

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Have you seen the latest #GreenLibraries Week events on this year's map? There's a great range of green activities coming in and being featured on the map every day. Get yours on there today and join the green ride this year! forms.cloud.microsoft/e/7DtfH215Eh

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

New term, new goals. 🍂 It's THE perfect time to invest in your CPD. #CILIP membership puts you in the driver's seat: resources, community & recognition to shape your professional journey. Invest in yourself. Your professional development is in your hands. www.cilip.org.uk/membership

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

One of our free resources for #GreenLibraries Week is a list of suggested green reads from the Green Libraries Hubs. Read what Surrey Libraries has to say. Is this book in your stock? Check out the titles: ow.ly/Pcq650ZFZ7s Add your suggestions in comments 👇

CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

OUT NOW Decolonising the Public Library by John Pateman & Angela Meady. Practical case-study experience of decolonisation work at Thunder Bay Library supported by robust theory & historical research - an invaluable guide for librarians. ow.ly/3zfA50ZFYGZ Facet Publishing

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CILIP Cymru Wales @cilipcymru.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Calling all CILIP Cymru members! You are invited to our AGM and CPD event in Spetember / Galwad i holl aelodau CILIP Cymru! Rydych chi'n cael eich gwahodd i'n Cyfarfod Cyffredinol Blynyddol a'n digwyddiad Datblygiad Proffesiynol Parhaus ym mis Medi. my.cilip.org.uk/events-calen...