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Check out some of the amazing books we have selected for our amazing SLG Book Recommendation Advent Calendar. You can still access our Advent Calendar in link below: app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=... @cilip.bsky.social

Exciting news! CILIP is an official partner of The National Year of Reading 2026. The CILIP School Libraries Group will share events, booklists, resources & blogs to celebrate reading. More details coming in the new year! #NationalYearOfReading #SchoolLibraries #ReadingForAll @cilip.bsky.social

Last chance to enter this fantastic competition that closes this Friday!!!! @cilip.bsky.social

Beyond the school doors: Preparing students for Uni & College Libraries (5 Mar 2025 @ 4.30–5.30pm) FREE Online CPD Discover how school library skills transfer to FE and the key shifts in audience, resources & strategy. 🎤 Rachel Huskisson & Dr Carol Webb 👉 Sign up: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

As we reach the end of the year, we’re reflecting on what SLG has achieved this year — from relaunching our website to expanding free and low-cost webinars for school librarian and more... Read our end of year blog from the Chair of SLG, Caroline Roche. @cilip.bsky.social #SchoolLibrarians #CILIP

Facet Publishing announce the publication of Championing Your School Library by Barbara Band! A comprehensive guide to advocating for your school library - a must-read for anyone committed to sustaining and growing their library services. Order now 👇 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/9781783307562

Read writer Nathaneal Lessore's thoughts on tackling toxic masculinity in the new issue of Pen&inc. #CILIP's trailblazing guide to the latest inclusive and diverse releases in Children and YA's books. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?id=715466

🎁Day 4 of #12DaysOfCILIP The Professional Compass. Our Professional Knowledge & Skills Base (PKSB, KM) is your essential tool for planning & evidencing professional development. Map your strengths, identify skill gaps. Start your skills assessment now! https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/PKSB

🎁On Day 2 of #12DaysOfCILIP we send you Professional Registration (Certification, Chartership, Fellowship, revalidation & specialised KM Chartership and Fellowship) - the gold standard to strengthen your CV & career. Set goals and take charge of your CPD: https://ow.ly/8bw850XGY1w

🎁On the 1st day of #12DaysOfCILIP save on key professional texts from Facet Publishing to grow your knowledge and build your personal or workplace library for 2026. Browse the 2026 new releases catalogue. https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/

Our FREE, open-access #CILIPMembersFest26 is LIVE. The festival will again offer a selection of exciting workshops, trainings and discussions. From sessions on AI literacy to health misinformation - there’s something for everyone. Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/jyL950XGVr5#CILIPMembersFest26📅2 - 6 March 2026

Thinking of standing for the CILIP #IntellectualFreedom Committee? If you’re passionate about access to & freedom of information now's the time to step forward. Watch this short video from our Chair David McMenemy https://ow.ly/AAPa50XGN4H #IntellectualFreedom📅Apply by THURSDAY 18 Dec

Our CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn joined Libraries Minister Baroness Twycross at the Bodleian Libraries, today to share progress on the #LibrariesAlliance - a new partnership bringing together leading library organisations to champion and campaign for libraries. https://ow.ly/gPxx50XJEUv

Great to see media literacy in the new school curriculum for England, but it needs investment to work & an understanding that ML is relevant to ALL subjects. Today, a joint statement, signed by 35+ organisations and experts, calls for dedicated training & resources. www.mila.org.uk/mil-car-statement

Win a Primary School Book Bundle! 📚 Are you a teacher, librarian, TA, or staff member at a UK primary school? Enter our competition for the chance to win a specially curated bundle of books for your school! 👉 Enter here: forms.gle/Uvz1oTRse4pL... @cilip.bsky.social

While CILIP welcomes the Budget announcement of £5m for secondary school libraries. CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn calls for “a long-term strategy to secure statutory status for school libraries, with ongoing funding for professional library staff in every school”. https://ow.ly/OOC150XyxWb

1/2 New @cilip.bsky.social Committee to defend intellectual freedoms. “Intellectual freedom means the right of everyone to access information, ask questions, learn, explore ideas and express opinions without undue restriction…” #KidLitUK

🎄📖 December is coming! Join us for the SLG Committee Book Advent Calendar 2025, where each day brings a new book recommendation to spark your holiday reading list. Check out the calendar here: app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=... #BookAdventCalendar #HolidayReads #SLGCommittee @cilip.bsky.social

📚✨ Behaviour Management for School Librarians 🗓️ 10 Jan 2026, 9:30–11:30 Practical strategies for calm, inclusive library spaces. 🎓 Free for LIS students | £25+VAT members | £35+VAT non-members Sign up: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... #CPD #Behaviour @cilip-ilig.bsky.social

Though it is challenging, advocating for your library is essential. In her latest blog post, Barbara Band discusses the significance and impact of championing your library. Discover more 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/article-detail/speaking-up-for-libraries-ourselves-and-our-profession/

📚 Around 120–150 pupil librarians gathered recently at the annual training day hosted by CILIP School Libraries Group to learn real-world library skills, work in teams and hear from author Sufiya Ahmed. #SchoolLibraries #LibraryLeadership #Education @cilip.bsky.social

The Government Education Committee has launched a new inquiry into reading for pleasure. #CILIP is here as the professional body for the sector to support politicians make informed choices and access trustworthy information & data. Read the full article: https://ow.ly/v5yO50XwLOG

For a summary of some of what CILIP's done to advocate for school librarians since the General Election last year, see the latest CILIP School Libraries Group journal www.cilip.org.uk/page/school-...

#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

🎧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

📰 Want the latest news from the libraries, information & knowledge sector? Get the #CILIP newsletter straight to your inbox every fortnight. Next issue Wednesday 19 November. Sign up here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPmailinglistsignup

🗓️From November 26, library services across 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

Our Green Libraries Conference presentations are now live. We had a stimulating day at Kings Place last month where almost 200 colleagues and speakers came together for this important conference. See presentations and photos from the day: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/green-lib-conference2025

There are many things hugely wrong with the way we run the world. We can't do much about almost all of them, but we can urge Fife Council reverse its damaging choices about school library services: bruceryan.info/2025/11/20/d... @cilipslg.bsky.social @cilipscotland.bsky.social

Celebrate #NationalIllustrationDay2025 on 28 Nov in your school library! 📖🎨Illustrations unlock meaning, build visual literacy and make learning accessible. Check out the blog for book-recommendations & teacher/librarian tips. Ready to inspire creativity? @cilip.bsky.social

It back by popular demand. We will be bringing back our SLG Book Recommendations Advent Calendar on the 1st December. This year’s book recommendations will be Christmas Themed Book and Children/YA books published this year. #AdventCalender @cilip.bsky.social

Happy World Kindness Day! To celebrate, Facet is offering 30% off The Kind Librarian! Begin your Kindness Revolution 💙 Shop now 👉 https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/kind-librarian/

The Carnegies are introducing an age-inclusive longlist shadowing offer, so reading groups of all ages can join in. This will run alongside our regular shortlist shadowing, giving even more ways to take part — full details coming soon!

While waiting for shadowing to begin, school shadowing groups can register with Sora, our digital reading partner, to access the 2025 shortlisted books for free, and enjoy free access to the 2026 shortlists once announced. 👉https://company.overdrive.com/carnegies/

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.