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Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy
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🎧Listen in to our #InfoPro Podcast. Ep. 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries – policy, ethics and privacy where we look at the issues libraries need to consider when embarking on AI. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zMBQPgnyhyMli2iW4QhQN?si=TK9XOnw3Ru2rhv5SDNx7pg&nd=1&dlsi=0d896605ab884137
Why should you enrol for New Skills for the Future Library Leader?
👩💻Watch this short video and find out all about the Digital Skills and Futures Literacy modules and why you should take them: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
👩💻Watch this short video and find out all about the Digital Skills and Futures Literacy modules and why you should take them: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Why should you enrol for New Skills for the Future Library Leader?
👩💻Watch this short video and find out all about the Digital Skills and Futures Literacy modules and why you should take them: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
👩💻Watch this short video and find out all about the Digital Skills and Futures Literacy modules and why you should take them: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
One day to go before we go LIVE with our new professional development training programme: New Skills for the Future Library Leader. The self-paced training focuses on key topics: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. Watch our intro video & module info: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
One day to go before we go LIVE with our new professional development training programme: New Skills for the Future Library Leader. The self-paced training focuses on key topics: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. Watch our intro video & module info: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibraryleader
🎧Have you had a chance to listen to our new Info Pro Podcast? The first episode is on all things AI and its impact on the library sector. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what else you'd like us to cover.
Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB...
And Apple ⤵️ 1/2
Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB...
And Apple ⤵️ 1/2
Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy
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November 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🎧Have you had a chance to listen to our new Info Pro Podcast? The first episode is on all things AI and its impact on the library sector. We'd love to hear your thoughts. Let us know what else you'd like us to cover.
Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB...
And Apple ⤵️ 1/2
Out now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB...
And Apple ⤵️ 1/2
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Looking forward to speaking with colleagues tonight, talking about how @cilip.bsky.social supports colleagues working in #KnowledgeManagement and #InformationManagement. Always a fabulous event and so uplifting to celebrate our award winners.
All knowledge and information managers are welcome to the free online CILIP K&IM Annual Awards Evening www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Looking forward to speaking with colleagues tonight, talking about how @cilip.bsky.social supports colleagues working in #KnowledgeManagement and #InformationManagement. Always a fabulous event and so uplifting to celebrate our award winners.
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I really appreciate my publisher putting #OnTheEdge in Pen & Inc magazine for all the lovely school and county librarians to see! Thank you!📚🥰❤️🔥
#cilip #carnegies #schoollibrarian #indiepublishing #countylibrary #librariansofinstagram
#cilip #carnegies #schoollibrarian #indiepublishing #countylibrary #librariansofinstagram
November 11, 2025 at 8:29 AM
I really appreciate my publisher putting #OnTheEdge in Pen & Inc magazine for all the lovely school and county librarians to see! Thank you!📚🥰❤️🔥
#cilip #carnegies #schoollibrarian #indiepublishing #countylibrary #librariansofinstagram
#cilip #carnegies #schoollibrarian #indiepublishing #countylibrary #librariansofinstagram
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Join CILIP North East on 27th November for a visit to the Northern Poetry Library in Morpeth, where the Librarian will give a talk on the Library’s history and a showcase of some special items from the collection. Book your place now! www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
November 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join CILIP North East on 27th November for a visit to the Northern Poetry Library in Morpeth, where the Librarian will give a talk on the Library’s history and a showcase of some special items from the collection. Book your place now! www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...
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Check out the first episode of our new podcast, this one focuses on AI, AI, AI open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB... #AI
Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy
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November 9, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Check out the first episode of our new podcast, this one focuses on AI, AI, AI open.spotify.com/episode/4zMB... #AI
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📚 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...
REMINDER! #CILIP members - check your contact details are up to date. You'll receive an email on Thur 13 Nov with your ballot to elect the 2026 Vice President & new Trustee.
🗳️Vote ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Vote ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
REMINDER! #CILIP members - check your contact details are up to date. You'll receive an email on Thur 13 Nov with your ballot to elect the 2026 Vice President & new Trustee.
🗳️Vote ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Vote ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
This week, Facet Publishing is excited to offer 30% off The Kind Librarian 🤝 A pioneering guide exploring #kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces, it's a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic culture!
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
The Kind Librarian
This pioneering guide explores kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces. It is a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic workplace culture, providing library-specific insights and showing how positive workplace cultures benefit both staff and the wider community.
www.facetpublishing.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
This week, Facet Publishing is excited to offer 30% off The Kind Librarian 🤝 A pioneering guide exploring #kindness and wellbeing in library workplaces, it's a must-read for anyone looking to create a supportive and empathetic culture!
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/
Sign-up to take part in our Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. This will enable libraries to audit their climate action, it has four levels and is mapped to the #GreenLibraries Manifesto: https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
November 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Sign-up to take part in our Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework pilot. This will enable libraries to audit their climate action, it has four levels and is mapped to the #GreenLibraries Manifesto: https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
Submit a session idea for our leading Data Protection Conference and you could secure a free place at the event. Deadline 30January 2026.
Apply at https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
Apply at https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
November 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Submit a session idea for our leading Data Protection Conference and you could secure a free place at the event. Deadline 30January 2026.
Apply at https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
Apply at https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26
Message from #CILIP Supplier Partner: Crown Information Management support libraries & information services with secure storage, intelligent digitisation & compliant records management -helping you safeguard collections, meet regulatory standards & enable digital access: https://www.crownrms.com/uk/
November 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Message from #CILIP Supplier Partner: Crown Information Management support libraries & information services with secure storage, intelligent digitisation & compliant records management -helping you safeguard collections, meet regulatory standards & enable digital access: https://www.crownrms.com/uk/
#CILIP members - check your contact details are up to date. You'll receive an email on Thur 13 Nov with voting instructions to elect the 2026 Vice President & new Trustee.
🗳️Voting ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Voting ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
November 10, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#CILIP members - check your contact details are up to date. You'll receive an email on Thur 13 Nov with voting instructions to elect the 2026 Vice President & new Trustee.
🗳️Voting ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
🗳️Voting ends: 5pm | 4 Dec.
Read the candidate statements and update your details: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/2026elections
Future library leader? In that case, we've something interesting for you! On 13 Nov #CILIP launches New Skills for the Future Library Leader, a free online course to help public librarians in England strengthen two essential skills: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. https://ow.ly/bBC850XnVmw
November 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Future library leader? In that case, we've something interesting for you! On 13 Nov #CILIP launches New Skills for the Future Library Leader, a free online course to help public librarians in England strengthen two essential skills: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. https://ow.ly/bBC850XnVmw
From November 26 library services in all sectors can begin testing a pilot Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework and audit their climate actions! Sign-up now! #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
November 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
From November 26 library services in all sectors can begin testing a pilot Green Libraries Self-Assessment Framework and audit their climate actions! Sign-up now! #GreenLibraries https://forms.office.com/e/y4Ga4xEUkp
Delighted to welcome IS Oxford Ltd, suppliers of Heritage Cirqa to our Supplier Showcase. Visit their stand to see how their new online catalogue Look4 can increase user engagement, promote resource discovery, make your job easier & for giveaways! https://ow.ly/JIW850XohZs
November 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Delighted to welcome IS Oxford Ltd, suppliers of Heritage Cirqa to our Supplier Showcase. Visit their stand to see how their new online catalogue Look4 can increase user engagement, promote resource discovery, make your job easier & for giveaways! https://ow.ly/JIW850XohZs
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Our 2025 CILIP Conference Bursary winner, George has provided a great report on the @cilip.bsky.social Conference which took place in July. Read about George experience of and take-aways from the conference here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
The journey of knowledge: Lessons from CILIP Conference 2025
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November 7, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Our 2025 CILIP Conference Bursary winner, George has provided a great report on the @cilip.bsky.social Conference which took place in July. Read about George experience of and take-aways from the conference here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...
Our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social was delighted to speak at the #EBSCO Open Day. He introduced #CILIP to 100+ HE, NHS & FE professionals and spoke on future trends in the library & information profession and how we're helping our members navigate them. about.ebsco.com/news-center/...
EBSCO Open Day, London 2025
Join us in London for the EBSCO Open Day, a day of engaging presentations, thought-provoking discussions, and valuable networking. The event will feature a keynote address, sessions on emerging trends...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social was delighted to speak at the #EBSCO Open Day. He introduced #CILIP to 100+ HE, NHS & FE professionals and spoke on future trends in the library & information profession and how we're helping our members navigate them. about.ebsco.com/news-center/...
We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message.
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
November 6, 2025 at 2:01 PM
We're SO looking forward to the finale of #CelebrityTraitors. Whoever wins we have just one message.
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
Stephen Fry is and always has been... 100% Faithful to Libraries!
This issue of #InformationProfessional Magazine explores how public libraries support children with SEND. Read the full article and learn how your library could shape a more inclusive future for all children. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713675/How-public-libraries-support-children-with-SEND.htm
How public libraries support children with SEND
Public libraries welcome all-comers but some present challenges for children with SEND, Ayub Khan looks at how libraries are offering support.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
This issue of #InformationProfessional Magazine explores how public libraries support children with SEND. Read the full article and learn how your library could shape a more inclusive future for all children. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/713675/How-public-libraries-support-children-with-SEND.htm
🎧Listen in to our #InfoPro Podcast. Ep. 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries – policy, ethics and privacy where we look at the issues libraries need to consider when embarking on AI. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zMBQPgnyhyMli2iW4QhQN?si=TK9XOnw3Ru2rhv5SDNx7pg&nd=1&dlsi=0d896605ab884137
Episode 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries - Policy, Ethics and Privacy
The Info Pro Podcast · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
🎧Listen in to our #InfoPro Podcast. Ep. 1: Not convinced yet? AI in libraries – policy, ethics and privacy where we look at the issues libraries need to consider when embarking on AI. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zMBQPgnyhyMli2iW4QhQN?si=TK9XOnw3Ru2rhv5SDNx7pg&nd=1&dlsi=0d896605ab884137
Delighted to welcome Accessit Software to our #SupplierShowcase. Looking to manage your busy library more efficiently? Book a meeting with Duncan to talk about Accessit's latest features & be in a draw to help your library to win a £150 book voucher. https://ow.ly/Ha6X50XnCOX
November 6, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Delighted to welcome Accessit Software to our #SupplierShowcase. Looking to manage your busy library more efficiently? Book a meeting with Duncan to talk about Accessit's latest features & be in a draw to help your library to win a £150 book voucher. https://ow.ly/Ha6X50XnCOX
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You can now pre-order your longlist and shortlist packs for the #Carnegies2026 from our official book supplier Scholastic UK Why wait? Order here 👇 https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
You can now pre-order your longlist and shortlist packs for the #Carnegies2026 from our official book supplier Scholastic UK Why wait? Order here 👇 https://shop.scholastic.co.uk/the-carnegies
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New research on how public libraries and librarians in England tackle mis/dis-information - short survey, please complete & share app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a... #IntellectualFreedom
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 AM
New research on how public libraries and librarians in England tackle mis/dis-information - short survey, please complete & share app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a... #IntellectualFreedom