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We are the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors. cilip.org.uk

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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
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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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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 @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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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
Cover of Information Professional magazine featuring a woman in a blue dress with flowers in the background and the headline 'Building a data culture'.
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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!
Aerial view of the Bodleian library with the text: Oxford, 12-13 September. Two venues, two days, one memorable weekend. Booking now open.
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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
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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
📗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
Cover of 'Where The River Runs Gold' by Sita Brahmachari featuring a river and nature illustration with a green libraries week logo and a positive review quote.
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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
A 3D cover of Enabling Data on a dark blue background with a pink and orange honeycomb pattern. A white roundel reading 'out now' is overlaid.
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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 👇
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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 @cilip.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
❓Have you checked out our free resources to plan your #GreenLibraries Week? ➕Suggested book list from Green Library Hubs. ➕Recent case studies, ➕Template letters ➕Editable posters ➕Social media assets & more Find it all here & get planning: ow.ly/WnRE50ZFwWZ
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
We are saddened to hear about the death of Dolly Parton. Dolly was an Honorary Fellow in recognition of her positive impact on children’s reading in the UK & globally, gifting millions of books to millions of children via her Imagination Library. Our thoughts are with her family.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Just 9️⃣ weeks until #GreenLibraries Week 2026! Our interactive map is filling up with fantastic events and initiatives from across the sector. Not sure where to start? Our case studies are a brilliant source of inspiration. Take a look and start planning: ow.ly/C3u550ZF3K5
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🚨 Final call! Last chance to nominate for #CILIP Mentor of the Year. Mentors across the #CILIP community make a lasting difference – now it’s time to celebrate their dedication and impact. 🗓️ Closes 28 August 👉 forms.office.com/e/c6Vfebe82e
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
The inaugural national Designing Libraries Conference took place at Camden’s Swiss Cottage Library exploring themes around inclusivity, innovation, technology, sustainability and key trends shaping library design. Read the Information Professional article: ow.ly/jTn050ZBPFc
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
As #GreenLibraries Week planning builds to October, we've created two template letters to support this year's message with a letter to your local MP, and a press release about your activities. Download them now & get planning! ow.ly/PyS850ZBPeb
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
⏰ Closing soon! Don’t miss your chance to recognise an amazing mentor 🏆 CILIP Mentor of the Year 🗓️ Deadline 28 August 👉 forms.office.com/e/c6Vfebe82e
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
OUT NOW from Facet Publishing: Why Data Culture Matters Marion Shaw argues that the greatest challenge to becoming a data-driven organisation is not technical, but cultural. A must-read for LIS professionals working with data! Order here: ow.ly/jkqQ50Zzjtv
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
From Busan #WLIC2026 to London 2027… 📆The countdown to #WLIC2027 is officially on! Busan, you've been amazing. Tell us what you’d love to experience when the global library community comes to London. We can't wait to see you. IFLA WLIC 2027 | LONDON | 9-13 August 2027 🇬🇧
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Delegates from all over the world having fun at our #CILIP stand. It’s been great to meet colleagues from Taiwan, Eswatini, Japan and Germany & many more. Come and take a selfie, tag us & tell us one thing you’d love to experience when the global library community comes to the UK in 2027. #WLIC2026
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Congratulations to Marlene Chabert from France who won the tea caddy set, presented by our Events Manager, Louise. If you’re at #WLIC2026 come along to our stand at A06. Meet our team and get your selfie on our London set and find out about #CILIP and #WLIC2027.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
#CILIP is in Busan for #WLIC2026. We're looking forward to connecting with members, colleagues, partners and library leaders from across the globe on the theme: Libraries Powering Transformation. We're at Stand A06. Come and say hello and take a selfie at our London Wall.
Delegates at a UK reception in Busan WLIC2026
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
🌇Only 2 days before #WLIC2026 in Busan, South Korea. The theme is "Libraries Powering Transformation". ✅Come over to our #CILIP stand and say hello ✅Share your photos and standout moments Wishing everyone a great Congress — we look forward to welcoming you to the 91st in London.
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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The #GreenLibraries map is taking shape. Get ahead - add your events. Looking for examples and inspiration? Check out the 2025 map. Use our lovely resources to start promoting your activities - get the balling rolling before summer ends. Green inspo here: ow.ly/c4et50ZwT93
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