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Through membership you can gain internationally recognised qualifications and participate in a community of people who care about professional development. Keep your skills and knowledge up-to-date through member-only content on the CILIP website, CILIP Update magazine, the latest titles from Facet Publishing, events and training courses. By joining CILIP you are also investing in the future of the profession - you help us advocate the value of library and information professionals and the services they provide to the government, media and other key decision makers. CILIP encourages people to consider a library and information career, to ensure that university courses meet the needs of employers, and to raise the status of all those who work in libraries and information.

One of our free resources for Week this year is a list of suggested green reads from the Hubs. Read what Surrey Libr...
28/08/2026

One of our free resources for Week this year is a list of suggested green reads from the Hubs. Read what Surrey Libraries UK has to say.

Have you got this book in stock?

The two lists are adult and children based, split into fiction and non-fiction titles.

Check your library stock to see which titles you already have and plan whether you want to add any for your green collection this year. https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

Add any suggestions of books that your service recommends in comments šŸ‘‡

ā“Have you checked out our range of free resources to plan your Week?Resources include:āž•Suggested list of green books c...
26/08/2026

ā“Have you checked out our range of free resources to plan your Week?

Resources include:
āž•Suggested list of green books compiled by the Green Library Hubs - do you have any suggestions? Add them in comments šŸ‘‡
āž•Recent case studies,
āž•Template letters
āž•Editable posters
āž•Social media assets & more.

Start planning your events and submit them to feature on our Green Libraries Week map this year.

Find it all here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

CILIP is saddened to hear about the death of Dolly Parton.Dolly was awarded a CILIP Honorary Fellowship in 2024 in recog...
26/08/2026

CILIP is saddened to hear about the death of Dolly Parton.

Dolly was awarded a CILIP Honorary Fellowship in 2024 in recognition of her enormous and still growing positive impact on childrenā€™s reading in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, and Ireland through her Imagination Library that has gifted millions of books, for free, to millions of pre-school children since she started the scheme in 1995 in honour of her father who could not read and write.

As well as being an inspirational multi-million-selling singer-songwriter, actor, and humanitarian, we remember this positive and life-affirming generosity to ensure that generations will be supported into literacy - a wonderful legacy. Our thoughts are with her family.

Just 9ļøāƒ£ weeks to go until Week 2026!Our interactive map is already filling up with fantastic, creative events and ini...
25/08/2026

Just 9ļøāƒ£ weeks to go until Week 2026!
Our interactive map is already filling up with fantastic, creative events and initiatives from across the sector ā€” now's the time to submit your plans and make sure your library gets featured.

Not sure where to start? Our case studies are a brilliant source of inspiration, showcasing real examples of how libraries are thinking green and taking action.

Take a look and start planning your event this summer. https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

šŸšØ Final call for nominations! This is your last chance to spotlight an outstanding mentor who has helped you grow, devel...
24/08/2026

šŸšØ Final call for nominations!

This is your last chance to spotlight an outstanding mentor who has helped you grow, develop and succeed.

Mentors across the community make a lasting difference ā€“ now itā€™s time to celebrate their dedication and impact.

šŸ—“ļø Nominations close 28 August
šŸ‘‰ Donā€™t wait ā€“ nominate now: https://forms.office.com/e/c6Vfebe82e

Letā€™s ensure great mentors get the recognition they deserve šŸŒŸ

The inaugural national Designing Libraries Conference took place at Camdenā€™s Swiss Cottage Library in June. Introduced b...
21/08/2026

The inaugural national Designing Libraries Conference took place at Camdenā€™s Swiss Cottage Library in June. Introduced by Designing Libraries Chair, Ayub Khan, the conference brought together national and international speakers and explored themes around inclusivity, innovation, technology, sustainability and key trends shaping library design.

Read the full article from in-house magazine: Information Professional
https://www.cilip.org.uk/news-publications/news/designing-libraries-conference/ is free to all CILIP members

Week planning is building up to October, and with that in mind, we have created two template letters to support this y...
20/08/2026

Week planning is building up to October, and with that in mind, we have created two template letters to support this year's message with a letter to your local MP, and a press release about your activities.

We recommend thinking about your plans and then using these template letters to support your library and hopefully secure a guest visit during your library's Green Libraries Week activities.

Download them now & get planning! https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

ā° Nominations closing soon! Thereā€™s still time to recognise a mentor who has made a meaningful difference to your profes...
17/08/2026

ā° Nominations closing soon!

Thereā€™s still time to recognise a mentor who has made a meaningful difference to your professional journey.

The CILIP Mentor of the Year Award highlights individuals who support, guide and inspire others across the sector ā€“ and your nomination could help celebrate their impact.

šŸ—“ļø Deadline: 28 August
šŸ‘‰ Submit your nomination now: https://forms.office.com/e/c6Vfebe82e

Donā€™t miss the opportunity to say thank you šŸ™Œ

OUT NOW from Facet Publishing: Why Data Culture Matters by Marion ShawAre you struggling to see the value promised by yo...
13/08/2026

OUT NOW from Facet Publishing: Why Data Culture Matters by Marion Shaw

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Why Data Culture Matters contains a range of practical tools, from policy examples to workshop outlines and even a 'data escape room' to help data leaders unlock human potential through a truly data-driven organisational culture.

Order here, using code SUMMER40 for 40% off: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/why-data-culture-matters/?k=9781783308705

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