Are you an enthusiastic and service-driven manager? Take a look at this great role at the National Museums Scotland based in Edinburgh #LISJobs #libraries #archives CILIP Scotland https://informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/library-and-archives-manager-edinburgh/2851-1/

Next #CILIPMembersFest26 event: Connecting in with your organisation & making an impact. Hear from service leaders on how they created an impact in their organisations, demonstrating the value of their skills & that of their team. 📅 Thu 5 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/bVxr50Ybyt2

It’s National Apprenticeship Week 2026! 🎉 Follow us all week as we share stories from current and recent apprentices, and celebrate the positive impact of Apprenticeships on the Library and Information sector. #NAW2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/IP_news

Check out what's on at #CILIP this week & sign up for one of our excellent CPD events. This week the spotlight is on events in partnership with CILIP School Libraries Group CILIP K&IM, @ciliphlg.bsky.social Events are FREE or discounted for CILIP Members See full listings: https://ow.ly/pKGv50Y9QzR

Giving thanks to our #CILIPCommunity for a wonderful 2025. Looking forward to 2026! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/community

Read what our early achievers have to say about New Skills our free future-facing training funded by Arts Council England - how digital trends may impact service delivery and how creative thinking can help to navigate uncertainty. https://ow.ly/lHAj50Y9PCV

If you’re keen to get involved in the delivery of the sector's biggest global event and can spare 1-3 days per month, please check out our website: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/WLICLondon2027NC #WLIC27 #IFLA Deadline to apply: Midnight Friday 13 February

Join our webinar: AI and Copyright: Risk and Opportunities for Librarians and Information Professionals where we explore how AI intersects with copyright law and ethics as part of the use of AI within libraries and information services. https://ow.ly/G7CH50Y9fAZ

Calling the Midlands! Join #CILIPMembersFest26 for Shakespeare's Coming Home, an in-person network event incl. lunch, panel discussion on challenges & opportunities of working in different sectors & a visit to the Birmingham Midland Institute Library. 📅 Thur 5 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/Hun450Y9e9g

Shape your future with #CILIP’s New Skills course & future-proof the next generation of public library leaders. Sharpen your CPD with 2 fast, flexible modules: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. Free: For all public library staff in England. https://ow.ly/x80r50Y8eGR Arts Council England

#CILIPEvents | How can AI tools like Copilot support health librarians? Join Dr Tim Zijlstra (NHS Tayside) for a @ciliphlg.bsky.social webinar on Large Language Models, with practical CPD insights. 11 Feb 2026. Register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2013273&group=

Get ready for the National Year of Reading with must-have books on literacy & reading from CILIP's Facet Publishing email-cilip.org.uk/cr/AQi40xMQv... #NYR #NYoR #Literacy CILIP members get a discount of course

The deadline for the Call for Speakers for our 2026 Beyond the Horizon Conference is this Friday, the 6th February at 5pm - don't miss out! To register, please see: docs.google.com/forms/d/1vQt...

Which EDI titles are you most excited about this Spring/Summer? We'd love to see your latest Children and YA releases getting the visibility they deserve! Browse our latest issue: content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A... 💻Email: [email protected] for more info

Next on at #CILIPMembersFest26 is National Year of Reading - How Youth Libraries can support your Special Interest Group.’ This session will provide an overview of the range of resources and training provided by #YLG - Youth Libraries Group 📅 Thursday 5 March Book now: https://ow.ly/iLfN50Y8Ejv

Come along to Taxonomy Boot Camp London this April and hear our CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn speak on issues with current AI business models for knowledge managers and other information professionals. https://www.taxonomybootcamp.com/London/2026 #AI #EthicalAI

Up next at #CILIPMembersFest26: Beyond the School doors: preparing your students for the University or College. Drop-in session by CILIP School Libraries Group aiming to help school librarians better prepare their students for Uni/College libraries. 📅 Thur 5 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/jTBU50Y833O

Get ready for the National Year of Reading with the right books! From championing your space to creating a reading culture, our books will help reignite the passion for reading in your school library 📚 Browse our school library books 👇 https://ow.ly/3S6v50Y3LaQ

Celebrate the publication of Feminist Librarianship on Thursday 26 March✨ Join the contributors in Edinburgh for an evening filled with inspiring conversations! Register your interest below 👇 https://ow.ly/fF4v50Y01Cf

#ProfessionalRegistration with #CILIP is the ultimate career game-changer for info pros. Whether you're looking to lead or refine your expertise, our step-by-step guide shows you how to boost your career. Take the leap: https://ow.ly/TtKN50Y83az

This is a brand new role responsible for designing, organising and delivering the Library training output for this legal reference library, which dates back to 1506. Fantastic opportunity. #LISJobs #Libraries @ciliplondon.bsky.social @biall.org.uk informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/trainin...

50 mlynedd o Tir na n-Og! Mae CILIP Cymru yn falch o gefnogi'r gwobrau llyfrau, a gynhelir yn flynyddol gan Gyngor Llyfrau Cymru. / 50 years of Tir na n-Og! CILIP Wales is proud to support the book awards, held annually by Books Council of Wales. llyfrau.cymru/en/books-cou...

Mae'r Galwad am Bapurau ar agor. Hoffem glywed gan unigolion, timau neu wasanaethau sydd â syniad ar gyfer cyflwyniad neu weithdy. Our Call for Papers is now open. We would like to hear from individuals, teams or services with an idea for a presentation or workshop. www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

CILIP is going to the #LondonBookFair! Join us as we announce the The Carnegies Shortlist on Mar 10 and hear our CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn speaking at the English PEN Freedom to Read discussion on Mar 11. https://www.londonbookfair.co.uk/en-gb/conferences-and-events/conference-programmes.html#LondonBookFair#LBF

Next up at #CILIPMembersFest26: Connecting with your organisation & making an impact. Hear from a panel of service leaders on how they've created an impact in their organisations, clearly demonstrating the value of their skills & that of their team. 📅 Thurs 5 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/V5Q950Y7trY

Calling library, information and KM leaders. This is an amazing, once in a career opportunity to spotlight the amazing work of our knowledge and library teams and learn from international colleagues. This is your moment to work with @cilip.bsky.social to get the show on the road #WLIC2027

You’re already doing it. 📖 A free webinar with Barbara Band on how your reading-for-pleasure work fits the National Year of Reading. 🗓 Mon 9 Feb | 7.00–8.15pm 🔗 www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... #SchoolLibraries #NYR2026 #ReadingForPleasure @cilip.bsky.social

Not long to go until @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest 2026! Read our latest blog for information on our Members' Fest panel webinar - What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026?: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/01/cili...

It's definitely not Groundhog Day at #CILIP HQ! Sign up for one of our excellent CPD events. This week we're highlighting events in partnership with CILIP's ARLG and K&IM groups 💷Most events FREE or low cost for CILIP Members. See our full listings: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/event_list.asp

Ready to take your career to the next level? #CILIP’s Professional Registration is here to help you stand out and succeed. Read our helpful step-by-step guide and unlock new opportunities in your profession. Start your journey today: https://ow.ly/fSuS50Y5iFx

After 15 years, Ian Anstice’s Public Libraries News blog has ended. PLN has been a vital source of sector news and insights for librarians. Discover why Ian started, what he learned, and why he’s stopping in this #InformationProfessional article: https://ow.ly/6ovT50Y5ihj#InformationProfessional

CILIP Event | Mentoring is for everyone Mentoring helps library & info pros grow, build skills, and foster inclusion. Join CILIP Midlands ahead of #CharteredWeek to explore its impact. 17 Feb 2026 https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2017650&group=

#CILIPEvents | How can AI tools like Copilot support health librarians? Join Dr Tim Zijlstra (NHS Tayside) for a @ciliphlg.bsky.social webinar on Large Language Models, with practical CPD insights. 11 Feb 2026. Register: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2013273&group=

Next up at #CILIPMembersFest26: Health misinformation crisis: How libraries can help. From treatments to vaccines, reliable info is vital. How can library professionals help communities find trustworthy health resources? @ciliphlg.bsky.social 📅 Thurs 5 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/HOT850Y5hzX

Call for volunteers to join the National Committee for IFLA World Library & Information Congress in London 2027! Would you like to help organise the the sector's biggest global event & can spare 1-3 days per month? Check out our website: https://ow.ly/Wbhp50Y4Xic Deadline to apply: Midnight 13 Feb

Up next at #CILIPMembersFest26. CDEG host: Libraries' work with care-experienced children & young people citing John Vincent's new Facet Publishing book, Libraries and Care-Experienced Children and Young People: A Practical Guide. 📅 Weds 4 Mar Book now: https://ow.ly/HLJW50Y4IMZ

"I work for a diverse, deprived community. I truly believe these tools will help me to advocate for them more effectively in the coming years. I think all operational & strategic managers would benefit from this training." Molly, Lancashire County Council on on New Skills https://ow.ly/9urH50Y4IoR

New LGA report on 'The role of sport, arts and culture in supporting community cohesion'. 77 references to sport, 3 to libraries = a missed opportunity, especially after Spellow www.local.gov.uk/topics/cultu...

This is your last chance to submit ideas for the #CILIP Data Protection Conference. Talks should be around the theme of data protection, particularly within the contexts of libraries, education and healthcare. To apply click here 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataConf26

Our new strategy: Empowering Impact leverages #CILIP’s distinctive assets: ethical values, whole-sector remit, PKSB, qualifications, professional registration, apprenticeships, and international reputation empowering professionals at every career stage. https://ow.ly/8PYW50Y4b54

#CILIP, in collaboration with #Google, is offering free webinar training on ways to enhance information literacy and critical search skills across schools, libraries, and communities. 🗓️28 and 30 Jan Sign up now: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2018114&group=

Calling all in the South West, our next event at #CILIPMembersFest26 is A Visit to the Plymouth Proprietary Library. This is an opportunity to have a tour of the small, friendly, independent Proprietary Library. #CILIPSouthWest 📅 Wed 4 Mar | Plymouth Book now: https://ow.ly/2NKI50Y4bWG

📣 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

Fantastic early career role where you can expect to gain a range of experiences of working in a college library setting, including a focus on continuous professional development - great opportunity. #Libraries #LISJobs https://ow.ly/SOae50Y3PPk

Great chance to join the friendly team at Central Saint Martins in their busy library located over three floors of a heritage building near King’s Cross and St Pancras stations, such an exciting location to work in. #LISJobs #libraries informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/academi...

Have you checked out this week's events at #CILIP? This week we're highlighting training, webinars & lectures in partnership with Google, CILIP Cymru Wales, CILIP's #PublicAndMobileLibraries Group & our UK e-information Group. Most events FREE or low cost for CILIP Members: https://ow.ly/QHX350Y3Pmw

⏰Don't miss out! It's your last chance to submit your ideas for the #CILIP Copyright Conference. Talks should be around the theme of copyright and/or licence management. To find out more and submit, click here: 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CopyrightConf26#CILIP#CILIPCopy26 📆Deadline Fri 30 Jan

Our next event at #CILIPMembersFest26 is ‘2025 Award-winning KM: Show and tell.’ Join this showcase of 2025 CILIP KM Award winners as they share their outstanding achievements in advancing Knowledge Management. 📅 Weds 4 March Book now 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26_Programme_

📚✨ Power of School Libraries – Quote of the Week When school leadership teams value their library, it becomes a space that supports literacy, wellbeing, and a rights-respecting school culture. #SchoolLeadership #PowerOfSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibraries @cilip.bsky.social

5 weeks to go until #CILIPMembersFest26 a free, open-access festival from @cilip.bsky.social offering online trainings, workshops and discussions including our session "To #discovery and beyond! Making #metadata practical" on Monday 2nd March at 1pm (GMT) Book now: www.cilip.org.uk/event/member...