A huge thank you to all libraries and librarians for taking part in #GreenLibraries Week 2025! What a brilliant week with so many green events across the country. Send your feedback - together we will make the next Green Libraries Week even better: https://forms.office.com/e/DYZXpGZzsC

Great to see spotting misinformation and disinformation added to the curriculum in English schools. One of our two joint consultation responses focused on this.

🎧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

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

The Orbs of the Openlands series is excellent, great short reads with plenty of fantastical action & adventure, crafted by a group of neurodivergent students keen to create something that would appeal to others Free poster available too : www.badgerlearning.co.uk/downloadable...

My next free book webinar Lit Link Up : The Festive Edition is on the 28th November. I have books to gift but I also have Waterstones and Costa vouchers donated by AccessIt UK School Librarians and two book packs donated by Peters to giveaway too!!! www.bevhumphrey.com/lit-link-up....

The 2026 Carnegies Shadowing Scheme is now OPEN! Teachers and librarians, this is your chance to bring the world’s best book club to your young readers! Sign up a shadowing group to read the shortlisted books, write reviews and cast votes. Register here https://carnegies.co.uk/take-part/register/

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

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!

📚 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...

📚 EUROLIS Seminar 2025 Open Libraries. Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves 🗓️ Fri 21 Nov | 🕘 10–4:30 | 📍 Europe House, London Join library professionals from across Europe to explore inclusion, openness & innovation in libraries. 🎟️ Free registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/eurolis-seminar-2025

🌱Join us on Tues 18 Nov at William Tyndale Primary, London for the launch of 100 Ideas for Primary Teachers: Greener School by Edd Moore & a film from Dr Jane Goodall DBE 🌍 Talks, pupil projects & expert panel on climate education. Book your tickets at : www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/book-launc...

📚 The SLG Pupil Librarian Training Day is back! 🎉 🗓️ Wed 12 Nov | 🕤 9:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. 📍 The Elmgreen School, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BZ A fun, creative day for pupil librarians and a special author talk by Sufiya Ahmed. Free places — limited spots! Book via [email protected]

The 2026 Carnegies nominations are live! 🎉 Join us in celebrating the exceptional storytelling and illustration recognised this year. 🏆 Get ready for an inspiring awards season! Congrats to all nominees! 📖❤️ https://carnegies.co.uk/nominations-announced-2026 #Carnegies2026

This was a fascinating watch - deeply disturbing but also inspiring in its portrayal of the librarians standing up to censorship. Thanks @cilipslg.bsky.social and other organisers for the opportunity to watch with other librarians and discuss the UK context.

We’ve had an amazing start for #GreenLibraries Week. Keep the excitement growing by sharing your photos, videos & stories with us using: #GreenLibraries. We can’t wait to see your events in full bloom. Check out what’s on, or find inspiration: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLibrariesWeek

You can now read our latest issue of School Libraries in View journal in the link below: cdn.ymaws.com/www.cilip.or... @cilip.bsky.social

Tonight at UCL, the Information Studies department, in collaboration with CILIP SLG and the Library Services Trust, hosted a screening of the @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social documentary on book censorship and banning in the US. Barbara Band from SLG is talking about censorship in UK school libraries.

Addressing climate justice in a submission for #CILIP Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. #ProfessionalRegistration. Attending #GreenLibraries Conference demonstrates your professional development through evidence gathering, critical reflection and networking with peers.

"All libraries make a difference and should be celebrated". A brilliant start to the day. Thanks to Lady Twycross @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social for your appreciation of library & information professionals. "Saving the world book by book", creating a better future, deepening awareness of green issues.

Great to see a number of @carnegiemedals.bsky.social books cited by Ann, including this one ⤵️ The Blue Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros - winner in 2023

Panel on Green Procurement. Learnings - NHS England sustainable procurement for libraries is open to people outside NHS. Thea Sherer, Springer Nature, speaks on simplifying how we describe our emissions. #GreenLibraries Conference

#CILIP's Yvonne Morris introduces the #GreenLibraries Self-Assessment Framework: how to assess your progress from signing the GL Manifesto and planting your Green Shoots, to leading on environmental actions when you arrive at Mighty Oak. More detail to follow after Conference.

Writing your climate action plan: the goals, the roadmap and the plan. Panellists from academic, health, school & public libraries. Great discussions on reducing carbon footprint & emissions, limiting waste, examining supply chains. Embedding good practice and good outcomes. #GreenLibraries

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#GreenLibrariesfor a full day of all things green, sustainable and climate-facing. Hope you all have a great GREEN week!

Shohail Ismail from the Met Office has done a fantastic session looking at Tackling climate misinformation and disinformation with a Library lens. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social

Brilliant talk done by Gordon Johnstone Scottish AI Alliance looking at AI and sustainability including environmental issues. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social

Excellent Climate fiction and climate book clubs talk done by Dr Ann Alston and Dr Sarah Robertson, University of the West of England. #GreenLibraries @cilip.bsky.social

Great start to the #GreenLibraries conference. Welcome from Maja Maricevic from Chair of the Green Libraries Campaign and Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CILIP CEO and DCMS Minister speech from Baroness Twycross. Morning Keynote from Amina Shah from National Library of Scotland @cilip.bsky.social

Gareth Evans, our Social Media Officer, is attending today’s #GreenLibraries Conference at Kings Place in London as a speaker. He will also be posting throughout the event today. @cilip.bsky.social

📢We're ending an exciting week at #CILIP by looking into the future! Yesterday it was announced that we'll be hosting the World Library and Information Congress with @ifla.org. A wonderful celebration of their 100th and our 150th anniversary. #WLIC2027 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI...

Award-winning writer #DeanAtta reminds us of the importance of protecting access to all kinds of books in our libraries! Tomorrow is the final day of #BannedBooksWeekUK 2025 - why not visit your local library and pick up a book that's been challenged or banned?

Take a look at just what inspired the #CILIP community to recognise Jo Cornish, Kevin Mehmet, Julie Bell and LeVar Burton with #CILIP Honorary Fellowship. Read about their brilliant achievements, and the impact they've had on the profession. www.cilip.org.uk/news/712362/...

At today's #CILIP AGM, our CEO @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social previewed our next 5-year strategy: Empowering Impact – CILIP’s 2026–2030 Strategy. Stay tuned as we share what #CILIP, our community, and partners will achieve together by 2030 to visibly grow our impact.

We're counting down to #GreenLibraries Week! Here's your chance to plan & promote your climate-facing, green activities to your community and have a great Green Libraries Week and half-term. Add your activities to our interactive map of 'greenspiration'! www.cilip.org.uk/page/GreenLi...

Nominations for The Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award (PLAA) are now open for 2026! The Award aims to celebrate the wonderful contribution of pupil librarians across the UK. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/4nro5ON #PLAA2026 #pupillibrarians #schoollibraries #uksla @cilipslg.bsky.social

Invest in your future - join #CILIP today for: ✅CPD resources & accredited training ✅ Professional recognition (Certification & Chartership) ✅ Strong network Find out more and join us today: www.cilip.org.uk/page/JoinAsA...

Join the #CILIP AGM to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members. Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom Register at: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...

Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair. Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England by 2029, backed by £10m+. Details on spending, the definition of a library, and librarians’ role are still unclear. #InformationProfessional www.cilip.org.uk/news/711440/...

📚 Hidden Disabilities – Creating Inclusive Libraries Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams 🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social

The Google Super Searchers training from CILIP SLG & Google is now available! Access the pre-recorded webinar and training resources to help learners search smarter, think critically, and use AI ethically. ✅ Complete the form to receive access: forms.gle/dzpR9u2PMFJf... @cilip.bsky.social

🌟 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award! Know a student who goes above & beyond in your school library? Nominate them for this fantastic award. 📅 Deadline: 17 Nov 2025 🔗 libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home @sla.org.uk @pearsoneducation.bsky.social

UK Librarians! 📣 Know a student who goes above and beyond to support, inspire & champion reading? Nominate them for the Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award 2025 🏆 Nominations now open 👇 https://libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home/copy-of-plaa-2025 CILIP School Libraries Group

Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word: 🔹Post on social media 🔹Share your favourite banned book 🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social

Radical School Librarianship by judimoreillon.bsky.social invites readers to learn from the experiences of school librarian leaders from around the globe in order to find inspiration, support, and strategies to continue promoting EDIIF. Get your copy today 👇 www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/...

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...

📢Last chance to book your early bird ticket for the #GreenLibraries Conference. Join us for a full programme of over 30 speakers with opportunities to foster new collaborations and projects across the sector. Early bird ends Friday 26 September: www.cilip.org.uk/page/greenli...

📚 The 26th September deadline is fast approaching @cilip.bsky.social members, so do join us in nominating your favourite children's and young adult books for the 2026 Carnegie Medals. Each CILIP member can nominate one exceptional title per Medal. 🏅 Submit yours here: carnegies.co.uk/nominations