CILIP

14/10/2026

📣 Calling all CILIP communities!

There are now just 4 weeks left to submit your proposal for Members' Fest 2027, one of the flagship events in CILIP's 150th anniversary celebrations.

We're looking for sessions that reflect our theme, Celebrating 150 years of CILIP and looking to the future of the profession, and explore topics including future skills, workforce development, leadership and succession planning.

Last year's festival engaged more than 1,700 attendees, making it a fantastic opportunity to showcase the work of your network, attract new audiences and connect with colleagues across the profession.

⏰ Deadline: 6 November 2026

Find out more and submit your proposal: https://www.cilip.org.uk/community-events/members-fest-2027-call-for-papers/

13/10/2026

🌟 Session spotlight: The Librarian Will See You Now: Staying Essential in an AI-Powered World

As AI becomes embedded in everyday professional practice, what does this mean for the future role of librarians and information professionals?

Join Norma Menabney, Subject Librarian at Queen's University Belfast, as she shares practical examples from her own experience of using AI to enhance library services and support academic researchers.

🤖 Discover how AI can streamline the search process and create efficiencies
📚 Learn how technology can free up time for deeper, more personalised engagement with users
🎓 Explore the evolving role of librarians in teaching AI and information literacy
💡 Consider how libraries can continue to demonstrate their value as users increasingly engage with AI-powered tools
🏛️ Understand why it's important for librarians to remain involved in institutional discussions shaping AI strategy

Through real-world case studies, Norma will show how AI can help position librarians as indispensable partners in research and learning, rather than peripheral service providers.

🎟️ Register today: https://librariesrewired.org.uk/"

12/10/2026

Help shape the future of support for library staff

Do you work with children and young people in libraries? Complete Libraries Rising’s anonymous 10-minute Skills Survey to help identify skills, knowledge and training needs across the workforce.

📅 Closes 15 Oct
💰£40 voucher prize draw

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

12/10/2026

🐝Just 10 DAYS TO GO to Week!

The countdown has begun, but you can still add your green related events and activities to our Green Libraries Map for your local community and library users.

There’s still enough time to plan, promote and let us know! Submit your plans and join your peers already featured on the Map. Get your stamp on there too!

It's everyone's favourite tool to share what we do in libraries across the UK every Green Libraries Week.
🪴Find out more here: https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

12/10/2026

What’s happening at in the next few weeks?

📅 From inspiring events to hands-on training and activities, there’s always something new for our members and networks.
🆓Many sessions are FREE or discounted for CILIP members. Don’t miss out on your chance to connect, learn, and grow.
✨ New events are added regularly - explore what’s coming up and book your place: www.cilip.org.uk/community-events/upcoming-events

📣All events are hosted by CILIP or a CILIP Member Network Group, unless otherwise stated. See you there!

09/10/2026

Our friends at LibrariesConnected have opened nominations for their 2027 Awards! Celebrate the outstanding individuals and teams who are making a difference in public libraries and their communities.
🦸Nominate your library heroes today:

The Libraries Connected Awards celebrate the achievements of people working in public libraries, acknowledging excellence, and showcasing good practice. Linked to the Universal Library Offers and Promises, the awards are judged by those leading these areas of work nationally.

09/10/2026

To celebrate Lucas Maxwell's new book 50 Library Lessons and Ideas, CILIP's book publishing arm Facet Publishing is giving you access to TWO lessons from the book you can use in your school library or classroom. Swipe below to read!! ➡️

Hungry for more? Order Lucas's book here: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/50-library-lessons-and-ideas/?k=9781783307432

09/10/2026

🎉 We're delighted to announce that Professor Alan Brown will deliver the keynote at CILIP Rewired Online Conference 2026! 🚀🤖

A leading authority on AI, digital transformation and the digital economy, Alan has spent decades helping organisations navigate technological change, from Silicon Valley startups and IBM to major UK research programmes in AI and data science.

With experience spanning academia, industry and government-funded research, Alan brings a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges shaping our digital future.

📅 19 November 2026
🌐 Online
🎟️ Register today: https://librariesrewired.org.uk/

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08/10/2026

We're excited to see what Green Library Hubs have planned for Green Libraries Week 2026!

From supporting biodiversity and promoting sustainable living to empowering communities through learning and action, the Green Library Hubs are delivering inspiring events that demonstrate the power of libraries as catalysts for environmental change.
Together, they're helping people take practical steps towards a more sustainable future while strengthening community connections along the way. Read more about what the Hubs have planned for 2026. https://www.cilip.org.uk/news-publications/news/green-library-hubs-gear-up-for-green-libraries-week-2026/

Green Libraries Week 2026 runs from Wednesday 21 to Wednesday 28 October.

08/10/2026

📚 Could you join the Carnegie librarian judging panel?

We’re looking for 2028–29 judges representing Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, East Midlands & Eastern regions.

🗓️ Apply by this Friday, 9 October:
https://informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/carnegies-judge-northern-ireland-scotland-wales-east-midlands-eastern-regions/2967-1/