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IFLA @ifla.org · 04/09/2026

📚 Thinking of joining #IFLA? Now’s the time! Sign up between September and December and unlock amazing benefits, including FREE membership for the rest of 2026 + all of 2027 at the current rate and 25% off the 2027 IFLA Congress in London. Join us at: tr.ee/hgUC97

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Comité français international Bibliothèques et Documentation @cfibd.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Les principales délégations nationales au #WLIC2026 : Allemagne : 43 participant-e-s Afrique du Sud : 45 Kazakhstan : 46 Australie : 59 Malaisie : 74 Canada : 86 Japon : 94 Chine : 218 USA : 242 Corée : 1 556 participants-e-s

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

🧮 IFLA World Library and Information Congress in numbers, including: 🔸 3,191 delegates 🔸 111 countries represented 🔸 305 speakers So great to meet with colleagues from across the globe here in South Korea 🇰🇷 @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social #WLIC2026

Sharon Memis - General Secretary of IFLA - presents the closing ceremony. A "WLIC 2026 at a glance" slide can be seen behind her. Other stats say: "50% first timers" "205 sessions and events" "50 exhibitors".

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

An inspiring IFLA President's Session with the key message instructing delegates to "Be Bold!" when confronting the challenges of our current times 💪🗣️ #WLIC2026 @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social

Leslie Weir introducing the IFLA President's Session in one of the seminar rooms at IFLA WLIC 2026.

A slide with the names and job titles of a distinguished panel at the IFLA President's Session: "Leslie Weir IFLA President, 2025-2027, Te Paea Paringatai, IFLA President-elect, 2025-2027, Robert Newlen, Acting Librarian of Congress, Library of Congress, Charles Nzivo, IFLA DG and CEO, Kenya National Library Service Jianzhong Wu, Former University Librarian, University of Macao". Delegates and Leslie Weir can also be seen in the photo.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

We were pleased to be able to sponsor this year's UK Caucus at IFLA World Library & Information Congress 🙌 Thanks to all who came 🙏 Great to see some familiar faces, as well as some new ones. #WLIC2026 Hope to see many of you in London for WLIC 2027 & the 100th anniversary of @ifla.org! 🤞 #IFLA100

Attendees at the UK Caucus of IFLA WLIC at the Gorilla Brewery Company.

CILIP President Carryl Allardice (OBE) giving a speech at the event. She is holding a Marks & Spencer shopping bag which she presented to one of the attendees.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

A livestream of the IFLA World Library & Information Congress can be found here on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/hGPKNVj... Currently Jiho Cha, Member of the National Assembly, Republic of Korea, is giving a keynote on the impact of AI. #WLIC2026 @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social

A screenshot from the IFLA YouTube stream of the IFLA WLIC Opening Ceremony. The title slide reads "AI Universal Basic Society: Redefining intelligence infrastructure for a sustainable future". The talk is being presented by Jiho Cha from the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea.

A slide on the last, present and future of AI.

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Amazing LED Tron Dance performance from the Saeng Dong Gam Crew at the #WLIC2026 Opening Ceremony 🤩👏 @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social @cilip-ilig.bsky.social 🇰🇷

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Fantastic to be here in Busan 🇰🇷 We've gathered with over 2,800 library & information professionals for the opening ceremony of IFLA's World Library & Information Congress 2026! 🙌 #WLIC2026 @ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social

World Library and Information Congress 2026 Busan banner.

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

🇰🇷 Have made it to Busan, South Korea, for the World Library & Information Congress - #WLIC2026 - which starts from Monday. Check out this fantastic @ifla.org WLIC display in the amazing new Busan Metropolitan Library 🤩📖 #Busan

A model of Busan Library in a glass case.

International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions display at Busan Metropolitan Library.

An explanation of what WLIC is, in the form of a book, at Busan Metropolitan Library.

People reading on big steps with soft seating and brightly lot shelves above them at Busan Metropolitan Library.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

The latest issue of CILIP's Information Professional is out now 🙌 CILIP members can access this via the link below ⬇️ This one features an article about how to support colleagues at libraries which are under attack, authored by our very own CILIP ILIG Chair Lesley Pitman (@lesleypitman.bsky.social)

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IFLA @ifla.org · 20/07/2026

#Brasília, #Brazil will be the host of the 2028 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you to the "City of the Future"! #WLIC2028 Read IFLA's press release: tr.ee/B3y3XY

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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

A fascinating talk today from Carryl Allardice. Not recorded, for understandable reasons. You had to be there.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

🗣️ Still time to sign up for our Meet the CILIP President event next Tuesday ⬇️ Book here: bit.ly/4f1ka9r

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IFLA @ifla.org · 29/06/2026

How well are we doing against the targets set out in the #Culture2030Goal campaign's draft Culture Goal? Answer our pulse survey by 6 July 2026 in order to inform a short advocacy paper to be released at the UN High-Level Political Forum tr.ee/NyPETy

Abstract painting with bold red, orange, yellow, and blue brushstrokes promoting a Culture Goal pulse survey by 6 July 2026.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

📢 A reminder that we'll be joined by CILIP President Carryl Allardice at our next event in July: 🗣️ "Meet the CILIP President" 🗓️ Tues 7 July | 13:00 (UK time) 🌐 Online 🎟️ Free & open to all! More information, including a booking form, can be found here: bit.ly/4f1ka9r We hope to see you there 🤞

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

We are delighted to be joined by CILIP President Carryl Allardice at our next event: 🗣️ "Meet the CILIP President" 🗓️ Tues 7 July | 13:00 (UK time) 🎟️ Free & open to all! More information, including a booking form, here: bit.ly/4guSXx6 Do tune in, if you can! 🙂

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Colette Townend @colettet.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Over the moon that my presentation at EUROLIS about Lambeth Libraries' inclusive services got a write up in the CILIP @cilip-ilig.bsky.social Focus on international library work magazine, read here: www.cilip.org.uk/resource/col... @wikimediauk.bsky.social

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

The #GreenLibraries webinar is filling up! Register now to join us and get practical tips on all your event planning, promotion, & how to engage your audience. Download your resources in the meantime, & start planning what your green events! www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLibrarie…

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🗞️ In case you haven’t seen it yet… The latest issue of our Focus journal is available now 🙌 Download the full issue here: bit.ly/2CGxQWz It is completely free & open to all. A big thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue & to @aidanbaker.bsky.social for stepping in as interim Editor 👏

The front cover and table of contents for the journal "focus on International Library and Information Work," Volume 56, Number 2, 2025 (ISSN 2058-8399). The layout features a large, white, italicized title "focus" set against a purple banner and an image of the Earth from space. Below, a white section lists the contents: Editorial (page 2); "Open Libraries: equity across and beyond the shelves" by John Lake (page 4); "Sharing the Power of Books" by Judith Henderson and Michael Moyo (page 14); "The Estonian Mobile Library" by Annika Marsh (page 20); "A Pakistani woman at WLIC" by Siddra Sraya (page 28); "A Welshwoman at WLIC" by Lucy Davies (page 34); "CILIP ILIG Business" (page 43); and "Dates for your Diary" (page 44). A footer indicates the journal is open access under a Creative Commons 4.0 license.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Here is video from last month’s CILIP Members’ Fest on supporting colleagues in times of crisis: vimeo.com/1174080585/9... Thanks again to Romana from Cultural Emergency Response for an inspiring talk. You'll find more from other @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest events here: bit.ly/CILIPMembers...

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Libraries under attack: how can we best support colleagues overseas? | CILIP Members' Fest 2026

This is "Libraries under attack: how can we best support colleagues overseas? | CILIP Members' Fest 2026" by CILIP on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

A big thank you to Romana from Cultural Emergency Response (CER) for shedding light on some critical, locally-led, work happening in conflict zones. A truly enlightening #CILIPMembersFest26 session. Thanks to all those who attended today too 👏 A recording from the event will be made available soon.

Romana Delaporte talking on at this Zoom event about the work of Cultural Emergency Response (CER). The text reads "CER funding organisation. Fast, flexible financial support to locally-led heritage protection. Established in 2003 by the Prince Claus Fund. Since 2022 independent NGO. 565 projects in 85 countries." The slide also features an image of people working on a pyramidal structure using some scaffolding fashioned out of wood.

A slide from Romana's take on "Emergence Response: emergency grants and coordination mechanism." The text says: "Emergency grant mechanism: Quick and flexible grants. Applications can be submitted all year round. Eligibility criteria: urgent, first aid activity, locally led, inclusive and living heritage. Ex. Evacuation, salvage, stabilization, improvement of storage conditions. Grants range from 5,000 - 35,000 EUR. Action plans for large scale disasters -> Joined funding
Ex. Lebanon (2020), Ukraine (2022-2023), Syria/Türkiye (2023), Palestine (2024)" A community working together on a building project which also incorporates artwork can also be seen on the slide.

Another slide from Romana's talk, titled: "#2: Decentralised Response Systems: Regional Courses & Networks." The text says:
"Since 2017, funders awarded over 1,400 grants worth around 400 million USD.
66% of funds flow through wealthy-country or international organisations. Including regranting: >75% bypass local communities.
How to improve access to funding?
Funding Manual: coming soon.
How can we support our network when a response is needed?
Development of Mobility grants."

The slide also includes a world map at the top right with many location pins across many continents showing where the funds are used. There is also a chart at the bottom right comparing "most challenging" (blue) and "most time-consuming" (red) aspects of application writing. The two highest pairs of bars are for "Review and analysis of the guidelines" (red is highest) and "Planning and organizing the budget for a project." (blue is highest). Other categories include communicating heritage, developing an activities plan, and demonstrating team expertise.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

What's on at #CILIP this week? Our spotlight is on CILIP Members' Fest, a jam-packed programme of online events, 'ask us anything' sessions & in-person networking. All events are open-access so - CILIP member or not - it's free of charge. See all listings: ow.ly/KPHi50Yk82o

CILIP Members' Fest 2026 runs from March 2-6 with 27 free online and in-person sessions.

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IFLA @ifla.org · 24/02/2026

Our latest #IFLA newsletter issue is out! Learn more about what's happening in the #IFLA community by visiting mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...

A group image of three women posing for a picture on a stage with a text

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

IFLA‘s World Library & Information Congress will be in Busan, South Korea, this year 🇰🇷 #WLIC2026 Are you planning to attend? We hope to see you there 🤞 youtu.be/nzNy676cyf4 @cilip.bsky.social @ifla.org

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IFLA #WLIC2026 promotional video

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Our event at next month’s #CILIPMembersFest26 looks at how we can help colleagues facing key global challenges, including the impacts of war and censorship. Join us at this free event online via Zoom: 📅 Weds 4 March 🕰️ 12.30pm-1.30pm (UK time) 🎟️ Free & open to all bit.ly/3Zl0zbX @cilip.bsky.social

A digital poster including details of this online webinar. The main image is of a microphone in a birdcage, symbolising restricted speech or communication. The CILIP Members’ Fest and CILIP ILIG logos can also be seen.

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IFLA @ifla.org · 05/02/2026

A new round of #WLIC2026 grants is now open — & you might be eligible! ✨ These grants are designed to support #library & information professionals from diverse backgrounds in attending #IFLA’s flagship global conference in Busan, South Korea. 📌 Submit your application today: tr.ee/FCe61s

Three women standing in front of a Busan 2026 conference poster promoting grants for WLIC 2026 in South Korea.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

📣 Join our team! We're looking for an Events Coordinator to join us at CILIP ILIG. Find out more about this exciting voluntary role and how you can help out 👉 bit.ly/4aeaQwy 🚨 Deadline for expressions of interest: 28th February 2026 @cilip.bsky.social

Images from various international library events, both online and in-person.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Do please join us at this event about the major challenges libraries and information professionals are facing in these difficult times. You'll find more details via the link below ⬇️ #CILIPMembersFest26

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Colette Townend @colettet.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Adélaïde Boulanger details the French Pompidou library’s accessibility services including software to adapt books to digital formats under copyright exceptions in EU law #EUROLIS

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Fantastic to be at today’s EUROLIS seminar @ Europe House 🇪🇺🙌 The theme is “Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves”. Look forward to hearing all about efforts to promote inclusivity within the library sector. @cilip.bsky.social @cilip-ilig.bsky.social @ifla.org @ifla-libpub.bsky.social

An exhibition of pro-democracy posters from various Eastern European countries at Europe House.

The EUROLIS Eurotoolbox (featuring books in different languages for children) flanked by international flags at Europe House.

Anabel Lopez from Eurolis introducing the work of Eurolis at the event. A slide about promoting European languages for children can be seen behind her, along with a European Parliament Liaison Office banner.

Emily Jewell - Head of Culture and Libraries at Vision Redbridge - introducing the day. A slide stating “On behalf of Eurolis, thank you for attending today!” can be seen on a screen behind her, along with attendees at the event in the foreground.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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

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The Power of Partnerships - a Book Aid International case study

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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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/

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Support us - Book Aid International

Fundraise for us. Join our book club. Start a new corporate charity partnership. There are so many ways to share the power of books.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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

Statistics about the numbers of books sent by Book Aid International from the UK in 2024 - 1,344,059 in total. They also funded purchase of 26,962 nationally published books in 2024.

A slide about Book Aid International's partnerships, with 194 partners in 23 counties. These include international NGOs, national library services, community libraries and universities & higher education institutions.

"Aligning the mission" slide from Judith Henderson's talk. This outlines the communities, libraries, organisation and people Book Aid International supports globally.

Michael Moyo speaking at the event. The slide features a display of books donated by Book Aid, as well as a banner stating "Reading is fun with friends. Visit your local library and read together!".

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

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!

TV screen advertising Green Libraries Conference

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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-)

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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.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

We look forward to welcoming @ifla.org to London in 2027! #WLIC2027 🎡💂🏼‍♂️⬇️

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Book Aid International @bookaidint.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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⤵️

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

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

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

💾 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 👀

A digital Eurolis Seminar 2025 flyer. This includes a picture of some modern-looking bookshelves, along with the tagline "Open Libraries. Equity across and beyond the shelves". The logos of various institutions and cultural institutes involved in the seminar are also included.

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

#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-...

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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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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Do get in touch with us if you'd be interested in editing Focus - our CILIP International Library & Information Group journal 👇

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Mark Faulkner @markfaulkner24.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

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...

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BBC Four - Storyville, The Librarians

Documentary about the US librarians who are risking their safety to defend free speech.

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Phil S @librarybod.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

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

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WLIC 2025 - Closing Ceremony | Astana, Kazakhstan

YouTube video by IFLA

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IFLA @ifla.org · 20/08/2025

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!

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Louis Coiffait-Gunn @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

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

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gcastaner.bsky.social @gcastaner.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

#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

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

We're looking for a new editor for our Focus journal 📰 Find out more, including how to apply, via the link below 👇

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Lesley Pitman @lesleypitman.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

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.

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CILIP International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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

The late Ian Stringer on a mobile cycle library at an event in Hanover. Books on mobile shelves can be seen in the foreground, along with book buses in the background. A Star Wars Stormtrooper and someone in a Darth Vader costume can also be seen behind Ian.

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