Applications are now open for the Rowena Macrae-Gibson Student Award, which provides a sponsored place at #LILAC26 for two students registered on a UK study programme in information/library studies or #infolit. Closing date 6 Feb (17:00 GMT).

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).

Do you know someone who is an outstanding practitioner of Information Literacy? Nominations for the 2026 #infolit award open in the new year, so it's a great time to start thinking about who you want to be recognised. Don't forget - individuals & teams can self-nominate or nominate others.

We are very excited to announce the #LILAC26 Keynote Speakers will be Sue Lacey Bryant @suelacey-bryant.bsky.social, Shelia Webber and Matteo Bergamini. Find out more on the LILAC website ⬇️

Bookings for #LILAC26 are open 🎉 To find out more, and to secure your place, visit our website: buff.ly/2gyo3d4 We can’t wait to see you in Sheffield! #infolit #digilit

Bursary applications for #LILAC26 close today at 17:00 (GMT). Full conference places are available for people from under-represented groups & sectors and day delegate places for people who live or work close to #Sheffield. Don’t miss out! buff.ly/oiE5lDT

You’ve got until Friday (21 Nov) to apply for a bursary to attend #LILAC26. Full conference places are available for people from under-represented groups & sectors and day delegate places for people who live or work close to #Sheffield. We'd love to see you there!

The #LILAC26 Call for Presentations closes today. But there’s still lots of time, you have until 16:00 (GMT) to upload your proposal. Visit our website to find out more ➡️ buff.ly/lOl4Hfm

Do you live or work close to #Sheffield & would like to attend a day at #LILAC26? Apply for one of our Local to LILAC day bursaries! Winners will be randomly selected & get a free place + £50 for travel expenses. It’s really easy to apply via our website, the deadline is the 21 November (17:00 GMT).

You’ve only got a few days to finalise your #LILAC26 proposal! Our Call for Presentations closes on Thursday, 13 November, at 16:00 (GMT). Find out more and submit on our website. #infolit #digilit ⬇️

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

There’s still time to plan & submit a presentation proposal for #LILAC26. If you’re looking for inspiration, take a look at presentations from previous conferences: buff.ly/s4C8eln Our call for presentations closes in one week - Thursday 13 November (16:00 GMT) #infolit #digilit

If you’re working on your #LILAC26 submission, take a look at our reviewers guidance. It can be helpful to understand what they’re looking for when they read your proposal. The call for presentations closes on Thursday 13 November (16:00 GMT). buff.ly/3D1ICKK

Today is your last chance to ask the @infolitgroup.bsky.social to review 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) (30 Oct).

Applications are open for #LILAC26 bursaries! In addition to LILAC bursaries, which provide a full conference place, you can apply for Local to LILAC day delegate bursaries, aimed at those that live or work close to the University of Sheffield. Find out more & apply on our website.

Planning to work on your #LILAC26 submission this weekend? Take a look at the @jinfolit.bsky.social to see what’s been happening in #infolit research & check out the LILAC archive to see how you can make your abstract original.

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).

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...

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.

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

And if you're not sure what to submit, come to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social webinar on Friday for some tips from me and @manclibrarian.bsky.social! www.tickettailor.com/events/cilip... #lilac26 #infolit

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 ⬇️

We are very pleased to announce that the #LILAC26 Call for Presentations is now open! Find out about the different types of presentation you can submit and how to submit on the #LILAC website: buff.ly/cICI5lk #infolit #digilit

If you're thinking about submitting an abstract for #LILAC26 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 ⬇️

Today is your last chance to apply to join the #LILAC review panel! Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV ⬇️

There’s still time to apply to join the #LILAC review panel. Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV! Applications close in one week (18 Sept)⬇️ www.lilacconference.com/about-lilac/reviewers

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:

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

Are you interested in shaping & supporting the development of #infolit? Apply to join the #LILAC review panel. Play a critical part in our conferences, contribute to the #infolit discussion & have something great for your CV! Applications close 18 Sept www.lilacconference.com/about-lilac/reviewers

The full report of the LILAC Stories project is available! Conducted by @bookelf.bsky.social, LILAC Stories aimed to investigate the impact attending #LILAC has on delegates & the wider #infolit community. Demonstrating the value of attending LILAC to employers. Find out more ⬇️ buff.ly/xOHmE6I

Thank you to all the #LILAC25 delegates that completed our conference feedback survey. We're pleased to announce that the winner of the prize draw was Veronica Douglas, who chose to donate to the National Autistic Society @autisticsociety.bsky.social

Take a look at the latest @infolitgroup.bsky.social blog post, which shares collective reflections from the last session at #LILAC25 - all around the theme of community, connections, and collaboration 💜⬇️

The #LILAC25 archive is live! The archive contains our Keynote’s and speaker presentations, plus conference reports. The archive is open to everyone & also contains slides from previous LILAC conferences. Enjoy!

There's still time to apply to join the LILAC Committee. We're looking for a new External Relationships Manager. Find out more about the role and how you can apply on our website. Applications close on Sunday (18 May). We can't wait to hear from you ⬇️

Join the LILAC Committee! We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual for the role of External Relationships Manager. Find out more about the role and how you can apply on our website. The closing date for applications is Sunday 18 May. We can't wait to hear from you.

Would you like to join the LILAC Committee & help organise future conferences? We’ll be opening applications for the External Relationships Manager post soon. We're very sad that @bookelf.bsky.social has left the committee but really excited for her new role @jinfolit.bsky.social!

This is what I was talking about during my keynote at @lilacconf.bsky.social #LILAC25 last week for all those who asked, what can they do and how to be involved in challenging the way big tech shape oir worlds ✨️🤘

Thank you @lilacconf.bsky.social for inviting us to be a sponsor of #LILAC25. One of the best conferences we have been to and loved the location! If any delegates would like more information on our services, please email Claire at [email protected] 😊

I had an amazing time at #LILAC25 learning about the latest research and practice in information literacy. Beyond excited to be welcoming the 2026 conference to the home of the information school in the Wave at the University of Sheffield

Keep the conversation going and share the exciting ideas & innovations you’re going to try out. We’d love to hear about anything you do as a result of coming to #LILAC25

A big thank you to all the team at Cardiff University & @cardiffunilib.bsky.social for looking after us and helping make #LILAC25 a great event!

An extra special thank you to our wonderful #LILAC25 volunteers from @cardiffunilib.bsky.social and the @infolitgroup.bsky.social for all of your help at the conference. You’ve been amazing and we really couldn't have done it without you!

A special thank you to all of the organisations and companies who have sponsored #LILAC25 this year.

Thank you to everyone who has been a part of #LILAC25 by attending, presenting, sponsoring, volunteering, nominating, reviewing or following along on BlueSky. The LILAC Committee really appreciate your ongoing support & we can’t wait to see you at #LILAC26

We’re so excited to reveal that the location of #LILAC26 will be @sheffielduni.bsky.social We hope to see you all there next year. Thank you to everyone that joined us at #LILAC25 and safe journey home.

Join us in CSL Sir Stanley Thomas Lecture Theatre as we draw #LILAC25 to a close with a collective writing activity where you can reflect on your LILAC highlights.

Lijuan Xu is in CSL 1.24/25 discussing how librarians can play a more expansive and profound role in teaching and, together with faculty, cultivate a nuanced understanding of information among students. #LILAC25

We would be very grateful if delegates could return their badges to the registration desk before you leave #LILAC25 today.

Inspired by #LILAC25? Do consider writing for the Journal of Information Literacy! Find guidance on our website: journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/about/su... Browse past issues for extra inspiration - all open access: journals.cilip.org.uk/jil/issue/ar... #InfoLit #InformationLiteracy #LISResearch 📚

Join Eleri Kyffin and Aimee Andersen in CSL 1.26/27 as they explore the innovative approaches taken by the Academic Engagement and Learning Development (AELD) team at the University of Westminster to support students studying while serving in prison. #LILAC25