[It] is clear: protect, support and invest in libraries. The report shows that libraries are one of the most democratic of cultural venues.👇

Some great and weather-relevant research around heat in cities from Melting Metropolis: www.meltingmetropolis.com including the recently published 'Living with Extreme Heat in London: A compendium of stories' livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/3197593/ (yes, I did have a lolly ice for breakfast...) 🔆

infolit.org.uk/a-different-... a new post from Dr. Andrew K. Shenton discussing his recently published paper, 'Promoting reflection by students on their use of information'. Full article here in the Journal of Information Literacy: journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/issue/vi... #infolit #schools

"Be beige, not rainbow" is the outcome of librarians saying libraries should be neutral. We cannot and are not neutral, and we gotta stop insisting that we are. At this point, it is part of the book ban playbook.

🗓️ What's on at #CILIP in the next 10 days? We have sessions on social media marketing, visits to the British Museum & Newnham College and a dive into AI & RAG. Events hosted by CILIP UKeiG, CILIP London, CILIP RPG and CILIP Metadata & Discovery Group Sign up for CPD: https://ow.ly/QVhH50Zf3yB

Libraries could be community centers that offer more than just books.

Some excellent recommendations to be found here!

Library Cards–The New Landscape of Public Library Censorship. This is a really important–and incredibly well-done–piece from award-winning leader on the topic of library card registration, Amy Mikel at Brooklyn Public Library. bookriot.com/library-card...

Summer Solstice is nearly upon us, as the longest day beckons its fingers and invites late nights, festival lights and information insights...we've got the latter covered! Tune in for Chatting Info Lit, which promises to illuminate the mysterious process of publishing: infolit.org.uk/chatting-inf...

When utilized in literature review, LLMs consistently 1. fail to mention female authors in female-led literatures, 2. insist that men are more influential or more heavily cited when this is contradicted by objective citation counts, and 3. attribute women’s work to hallucinated male scholars.

Blending anecdote, theory and practice in essays by award-winning librarians from across the globe, International School Librarianship's diverse range of perspectives and experience provides a crucial intl contribution to information studies: https://ow.ly/tPKC50Ze5ZC

Our wonderful New Professionals have written the latest blog post on the ILG site about their work at LILAC 2026 - check it out here! 👇 infolit.org.uk/ilg-new-prof...

ICYMI: out recent event "Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US" with Isobel Eddyshaw @izzyed.bsky.social is now available to watch on our YouTube channel! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwoY...

Once again, the incredible and inimitable LILAC committee have delivered an amazing conference - you’re all magic! ✨ Thank you all so much for your continued efforts, here’s to next year! 💜💚

Our third keynote speaker, Matteo Bergamini, exploring the critical intersection of media literacy and democratic engagement at #LILAC26.

Join us in Lecture Theatre 1 as we welcome our third #LILAC26 keynote, Matteo Bergamini. Matteo will be exploring the critical intersection of media literacy and democratic engagement.

Don’t forget, #LILAC26 delegates are welcome to visit @sheffielduni.bsky.social Information Commons & Western Bank Library at any time during the conference, please show your #LILAC lanyard to gain access. Locations & opening hours are available on the libraries’ website. buff.ly/ch2fObJ

Join @woodsiegirl.bsky.social in Workroom 1 for the introductory workshop for #LILAC Learning Sets. As @infolitgroup.bsky.social look to harness conference enthusiasm, maintain connections & professional engagement throughout the coming year. #LILAC26

The winners of @infolitgroup.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk Department of Information Studies Information Literacy Award 2026 are Siobhan Corrin @slaintesiobhan.bsky.social & Katie Roper from Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust & Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust #LILAC26

The first keynote of @lilacconf.bsky.social is underway! @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social talks about how poor health literacy is a predictor of ill-health

Thank you for a beautiful and touching tribute to Elaine Sykes and Jacqueline Geekie from our co-chair Anne-Lise ahead of our first keynote today at #LILAC26

#CILIP is at #LILAC26! Come and see us for an exclusive 20% discount on membership, chat to us about your Professional Registration plans & find out more about our community. We've already had some great chats with colleagues from Lancs, Sussex, Switzerland, Canada & Paris! 💜

Loving this blog post from @infolitgroup.bsky.social's Sam Gill, on what he thinks he'll miss most at #LILAC2026! We'll miss you too Sam 💔 infolit.org.uk/outside-look...

Don’t forget to visit the #LILAC26 exhibition today. @socialhistarchive.bsky.social @ebscouk.bsky.social @openfifth.bsky.social @anybook.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social @cilip.bsky.social & Lyngsoe Systems can’t wait to speak to you and stamp your card to enter our prize draws! buff.ly/awQo7jg

CILIP Members’ Fest 2026 is fast approaching, offering a free, open‑access programme of online events running from 2–6 March. Explore the programme and find out more here: infolit.org.uk/cilip-fest/

"Experts fear that Americans are losing their ability to distinguish between fact & fiction — & that fewer people seem to care about the difference." 👇🏾 As laid out, the mis- & disinfo machine - boosted by AI - has never been more potent. #NewsLiteracy as a solution has never been more urgent.

Calling Health Literacy professionals! The University of Sunderland is evaluating health literacy standards for organisations using this survey: sunduni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... Please email [email protected] for more information Deadline extended to Monday 9th at 1pm!

infolit.org.uk/randomised-c... we’re starting up our randomised coffee trials again - chat to fellow information professionals and make new contacts!

The LILAC draft conference is out and it looks amazing! Including the Learning Sets workshop I am running with @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Details here if you want to take part! infolit.org.uk/keep-that-li...

Speaking of LILAC, my podcast about the LILAC Learning Sets is now live on the @infolitgroup.bsky.social blog! Along with a transcript if you prefer to read rather than listen :) infolit.org.uk/chatting-inf...

I did a podcast! I'm on the @infolitgroup.bsky.social New Professionals' podcast, Chatting Info Lit, talking about the new Learning Sets programme we're creating for @lilacconf.bsky.social 🙂 soundcloud.com/chatting-inf...

The next blog in our 'Top Tips for Health Teaching' series is live on the website now, exploring the ways in which Berkshire Healthcare Library and Knowledge Service have had to adapt and evolve their searching training. Check it out now! 👇 infolit.org.uk/from-few-to-...

Upcoming event klaxon! On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US. If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇 infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

The @infolitgroup.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk Department of Information Studies are proud to announce the return of the Information Literacy Award at #LILAC26 The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in #infolit in the UK. Nominations close 6 Feb (17:00 GMT).

Our new external relationships manager @bethtapster.bsky.social recently shared her thoughts on the #LILAC26 bursaries with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Applications close on the 21 Nov and it's really easy to apply via your LILAC account. Don't miss out! ⬇️ buff.ly/BMykNHB

Are you a member of staff in the public library sector? Do you have thoughts on the the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society? It's time for you to have your say! 🧵👇(1/6) app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a...

If you missed our recent ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ workshop with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social catch up on the recording, which is full of ideas & advice on writing a presentation proposal for #LILAC26. Our call for presentations closes on the 13 Nov: www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2026/c...

Don’t forget that the @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26. If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email [email protected] before 16:00 (GMT) next Thursday (30 Oct).

More interesting information and tips about how Libraries can support Tackling Climate misinformation and disinformation. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social

Did you know that @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26 ? If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email [email protected] before 16:00 (GMT) on Thursday 30 Oct.

If you’re thinking of submitting an abstract for #LILAC26 but would like some practical tips, join the @infolitgroup.bsky.social on Friday (3 Oct) 12-1pm BST for their ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ online workshop. Book your place ⬇️

There's still time to sign up for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social 'Submitting a LILAC abstract' online workshop. It's happening tomorrow (Fri 3 Oct), 12-1pm BST. Get some practical tips for your #LILAC26 presentation proposal! Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/I1ZT6z6

New report from Scotland, with research conducted by Dr Bruce Ryan at Edinburgh Napier University, on the challenges faced by school librarians in developing a valuable role and fulfiling their teaching potential in helping to address mis/disinformation www.cilips.org.uk/misinfo-scho...

The #LILAC26 call for presentations opens soon (29 Sept). If you're thinking about submitting an abstract but you have questions, or would like some practical tips, come along to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social online workshop on Friday 3 October, 12-1pm BST. Book your place:

✨Some good news for your Monday morning! ✨ Our very own @rosiejhjones.bsky.social has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship! Congratulations, Rosie - so well deserved and we are all so proud!

This is such a fantastic idea! Please do consider submitting to this special issue of @jinfolit.bsky.social 💙

Have you applied to join the #LILAC review panel yet? You could play a critical part in our conference and shape & support the development of #infolit Plus, it’s something great for your CV! Applications close 18 Sept 2025. buff.ly/0wJd1LL

📣 Upcoming event klaxon! 📣 On Tuesday 16th September, we hosting a discussion on AI and IL, offering an opportunity for you to chat with peers on best practice in current and future teaching. Sign up here! infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...

The #IFLA_E4GDH has published a briefing summarising the research evidence on the role of libraries in supporting the climate change agenda repository.ifla.org/items/75a9bf... #E4GDH #ITOCA #ifla_hbs #chla-absc @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social @ifla.org

Are you interested in joining the LILAC review panel? If so, check out our blog for further info: infolit.org.uk/lilac-call-f... Closing date is on 18 September.