CILIP Members’ Fest 2026 is just a few weeks away, offering a free, open‑access programme of online events running from 2–6 March. With over 30 sessions available, the festival brings together professionals from across the library and information community for a week of sector insights, skills development, discussions, and networking opportunities. The programme is open […]
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What is your role on the committee? I recently joined the Comms team, working on the newsletter and the blog! Prior to my new role, I was a member of the ILG New Professionals sub-committee for three years, mostly co-running and editing the Chatting Info Lit podcast. When did you join and why? I joined
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What is your role in the committee? I’m a member of the New Professionals sub-committee for Information Literacy. I’m joining from the further education sector. When did you join and why? I joined the committee in August 2025. I’m in my second year of my MA in Library and Information Service Management and I’ve really
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We are excited to announce that we looking for an Events Officer here at the Information Literacy Group! CILIP Information Literacy Group: Events Officer Role Role title: Events Officer Deadline for applications: Monday 16th June We are looking for a committed, organised, and dynamic individual to work alongside the existing Events Officer on the CILIP
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Thank you to Facet Publishing for contributing this blog post. Information Literacy is a critical skill in today’s fast-paced digital world. CILIP defines it as “the ability to think critically and make balanced judgments about any information we find and use. It empowers us as citizens to reach and express informed views and to engage
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On Monday 21st October, librarians took over the Houses of Parliament! Well, by “took over” I of course mean we queued politely, showed our invitations and followed all the security rules, in order to attend the CILIP-organised Parliamentary reception on the theme of ‘Libraries Change Lives by Creating Opportunities’. The Information Literacy Group was delighted
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Attention all Northerners! If you will be in or near Leeds at the start of November, Leeds Libraries has a series of unmissable events taking place. 4-9th November 2024 is the Libraries in Leeds Festival, a celebration of all Leeds libraries – from public libraries to health libraries and archives, and everything in between. Two
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The Information Literacy Group are thrilled to announce that we are co-hosting a Parliamentary reception on 21st October 2024. The event aims to connect policymakers with key library sector stakeholders and allies to showcase the power of libraries to create opportunities for everyone. The event is jointly hosted by CILIP, the Library and Information Association;
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Dear IL Community The call for presentations for LILAC 2025 will open on the 7 October and we are especially excited for this year as it is LILAC’s 20th birthday. There are a variety of different ways that you can present your work at the conference, so you can choose the best format for your
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This year, the concept of Information Literacy turns 50! To mark the occasion, we would like to call for contributors to our “Information Literacy: 50 years in 50 words” campaign. We would like contributors to send us a 50 word summary about Information Literacy – from how they have been impacted by working within the
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