If you have experienced a situation whereby library resources were censored or banned, and this is something you are unhappy over, please support the @cilipslg.bsky.social School Libraries Group in advocating for change which includes writing to your MP #censorship: cilipslg.com/2026/05/04/%...

If you work in further education, higher education or in research and would like to build your networks, develop new skills, why not help us create regional groups? You can organise events and activities to discuss what is important in your region: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/arlg-re...

It's the final day for applications to become a co-chair of Cilip's Academic and Research Libraries Group. A splendid opportunity to build your leadership and strategic skills. It closes on 24/04/2026: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/co-chai... #leadershipskills #professionaldevelopment

What a perfect topic for an event at your academic or research library. If you are interested in organising one under our banner, please consider becoming a regional volunteer. Details via: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/arlg-re... #professionaldevelopment #events #regions

#lisjobsie Academic Engagement Librarian | Maynooth University Library | closing date 28 April 2026 @maynoothuniversity.ie www.instagram.com/reel/DXb-SVO...

Our 2nd event of the year will be an online workshop led by Mala Mann of Cardiff University’s SURE. The focus will be on finding studies for evidence-informed policy making, and will include multiple case studies of reviews. For more info, read our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/04/cili...

Rapid Review Methodology helps librarians find relevant sources quickly but methodically. If you would like to learn about it, or have a refresher, please book a place on this webinar hosted by @cilip-gig.bsky.social on 19/05/2026 at midday: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... #cilip #searchskills

If #misinformation, #disinformation and #intellectualfreedom are subjects close to your heart and mind, #Cilip CYMRU Wales are holding a one day online conference on Saturday 9 May. Book via Cilip events pages: www.cilip.org.uk/event/Cynhad...

If you are interested in reading for leisure or would like to find ways of encouraging all adults to read, the #Cilip Youth Libraries will be hosting a full day event at Brixton Library on Friday 15th May. #reading #nationalyearofreading #adults Register via: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

Do you like animals? Did you dream of once being a vet? Why not come to this webinar by the Royal Veterinary College Library @royalvetcollege.bsky.social and their historical archive? Date: 16th June. Time: 12.30-1.30pm GMT. Book your place via www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

Are you an academic or research librarian who is ready to build your leadership skills? Being a Chair of #ARLG, might offer you the chance. What's more, you won't be on your own! Find out about being a Co-chair via this link: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/co-chai... Closing Date: 30/03/2026

New to CILIP, or just wondering how to get the most out of your membership with us? Join us for our New Member Welcome webinar - an intro to the CILIP community & a friendly, informal drop-in session to help you get started! 🗓️ 14 April 2026 🕐 1 - 2:00pm https://ow.ly/YfMn50YwLv0

Would you like the chance to create and shape discussions about academic and research libraries? If you work in FE, HE or a research library and would like to work with like-minded individuals in your region, apply to join the Cilip ARLG network! informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/arlg-re...

Tuesday 12th May 10am-1pm training with Ash Charlton on how to handle difficult customers in your library. It is free to join if you are a member of ARLG or @cilip.bsky.social but you must book a place and attend in-person at the Institute of Education! Book a place via Cilip!

Core Information Retrieval Forum will be taking place on Thursday 26th January in Newcastle Upon Tyne. Do think about attending if you work in information retrieval, data mining or evidence synthesis. #CILIP #academic #universities #librarians #informationretrieval

Congratulations to Marie Nicholson of the University of Lincoln for receiving a bursary to attend Lilac Conference (30 March - 1 April). ARLG hopes she will get alot out of it! @lilacconf.bsky.social #informationliteracy #CILIP #librarians #professionaldevelopment

Congratulations to @rhuski.bsky.social of Derby College for receiving a bursary to attend Lilac Conference (30 March - 1 April 2026). ARLG hopes you will get a lot out of it! @lilacconf.bsky.social #informationliteracy #cilip #librarians #professionaldevelopment

The ARLG National Committee is looking for a Co-secretary. A wonderful chance to develop your communication skills with a chance to inform what the ARLG does. Closing Date: 26th January 2026. #academiclibraries #librarynetworks #researchlibraries informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/co-secr...

The ARLG National Committee is looking for a new Co-treasurer. A great way of building your financial awareness skills. Closing Date 26th January 2026. #academiclibraries #librarynetworks #researchlibraries

Happy New Year! We are keen to know what your new year resolutions for work are for 2026. Please share and the ARLG committee will see how we can help.

Wondering what you’d gain from #CILIP membership? As the UK’s Chartered body for information & library professionals, we help you build your confidence, credibility & community at every stage of your career - from just a few pounds a week. Join us today: https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/BecomeAMember

We are kicking off #CILIPMembersFest26 with CILIP's New Strategy & Ask the CEO. Attend this session led by our CEO Louis Coffait-Gunn to find out about CILIP's upcoming strategy and to ask all your questions. 📅 Monday 2 March Book now 👉 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26_Programme_#CILIPMembersFest26

The next event at #CILIPMembersFest26 is 'Pathways into the Profession'. Attend this session to learn about the many pathways into the profession and the diverse career paths available from inspiring speakers. 📅 Monday 2 March Book now 👇 https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26_Programme_#CILIPMembersFest26

🎧 Start your 2026 CPD by listening to the latest episode of the Info Pro Podcast. Episode 2 explores the growing threats to intellectual freedom and the vital role information professionals play in safeguarding access to information. Listen now: https://ow.ly/vayf50XKMPw

The #CILIP Data Protection Conference returns next June & the programming team is calling for speakers. 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

What challenges did you come across in 2025 which you need to tackle in 2026?

Good news! ARLG is funding 2 extra LILAC bursaries for FE/HE librarians who are CILIP ARLG members, in addition to the 5 ILG bursaries already announced. Apply via the LILAC site www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2026/b... Questions? [email protected]

FINAL call -The ARLG AGM will be held via Teams on Wed 14 May from 12:30. Full details and registration: www.cilip.org.uk/event/ARLG_A... We have CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn is our speaker followed by a CILIP strategy consultation. Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM.

@cilip-gig.bsky.social next group visit will be to King's College London's Maughan Library, focusing on the historical library collection of the FCDO. For information on the collection, and how to attend the visit, see our latest blog 🙂: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/cili...

The ARLG AGM will be held via Teams on Wed 14 May from 12:30. Full details and registration: www.cilip.org.uk/event/ARLG_A... We have CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn is our speaker followed by a CILIP strategy consultation. Looking forward to seeing you at the AGM.

ARLG Eastern have organised a series of 30min lunchtime webinars, with PhD students from University College London. Webinar 1 - 14th April - Immersive RDM Services and Collaboration in Academic and Research Libraries www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

For FE Library peeps! If you haven't already why not join www.jisc.ac.uk/get-involved... it's free! @cilip-arlg.bsky.social

Watch Victoria Barnett, #CILIP Prison Libraries Group chair, give compelling expert evidence to yesterday's Justice Select Committee, highlighting the case for qualified library professionals & calling for prison libraries to be properly funded. Starts 16:00: parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...

Day tickets are now available for DARTs conference 21-22/5/25 The main theme is "Empowering Librarians to conduct and support research". For more details go to: www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event... Questions? Please email [email protected]

We are currently firming up our AGM plans. Watch this space for date/time. We'd love to see you there!