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CILIP CILIP is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge manager Join CILIP and invest in your professional future.

Membership provides a range of benefits that help develop your skills, keep your knowledge up to date and advance your career. CILIP advocates the value of library and information professionals and the services they provide to the government, key agencies and the public. Anyone with an interest in information, knowledge or libraries can join. The benefits include:
- Professional development
- Support for your career
- Staying informed
- Networking and community
- Special deals

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.

Are you there? Are you on the map? If not, get your Week events up and join us!Not long to go - so this your chance to...
21/09/2026

Are you there? Are you on the map? If not, get your Week events up and join us!

Not long to go - so this your chance to plan carefully and start promoting your green events - one of your best tools is this map, of course! The other methods? Just have a look at what else we've curated for you and take your pick.

Remember you can plan for any green event and host it in your library - the events do not have to be related to our theme this year, they just need to be GREEN!*

Get green planning with our various resources to help you & submit your events to feature on the map today: https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

Find out what events, training and activities are coming up from and our Member Networks. Events and training are part...
21/09/2026

Find out what events, training and activities are coming up from and our Member Networks.

Events and training are part of CILIP’s wide package of member benefits, with many available free to members or at a reduced cost.

Events are added all the time, so make sure you check www.cilip.org.uk/community-events/upcoming-events to keep informed on what to expect. All events are hosted by CILIP or a CILIP Special Interest Group, unless otherwise stated

Out Now from Facet Publishing: AI for the Information Professional: A Practical Guide by Andrew Cox. Blending practical ...
18/09/2026

Out Now from Facet Publishing: AI for the Information Professional: A Practical Guide by Andrew Cox.

Blending practical tips and activities with critical insight, the book equips readers across the LIS sector to make informed choices about when - and how - to use AI.

Order here: https://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/page/detail/?K=9781783306862

Our Week map is coming up to 100 events! Have you added yours yet? Events from all over the UK are pouring in and we'r...
17/09/2026

Our Week map is coming up to 100 events! Have you added yours yet?

Events from all over the UK are pouring in and we're seeing a good mix of activities related to this year's theme + related to and in general! Remember you can plan for any green event and host it in your library - the events do not have to be related to our theme this year, they just need to be GREEN!

Get cracking and planning with our resources to help you & submit your events to join the others on the map!

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

Before planning where you want to go next, you need a clear picture of where you are today. CILIP’s Professional Knowled...
16/09/2026

Before planning where you want to go next, you need a clear picture of where you are today.

CILIP’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) is a world-class self-assessment tool. Free to members it maps your strengths, identifies skill gaps, and shapes your personal development plan.

Ten minutes with the PKSB now will save a last-minute panic before your next appraisal.

New to the PKSB? Start with our introduction and overview: https://www.cilip.org.uk/learn-develop/professional-knowledge-skills-base-pksb/https://www.cilip.org.uk/learn-develop/professional-knowledge-skills-base-pksb/
Which skill do you plan to sharpen before the end of the year? Let us know in comments.

📊 Session spotlight: Data Sovereignty As data becomes increasingly central to how organisations operate, questions aroun...
15/09/2026

📊 Session spotlight: Data Sovereignty

As data becomes increasingly central to how organisations operate, questions around ownership, control and governance matter more than ever.

Join Martin De Saulles, technology analyst and writer, as he explores the growing importance of data sovereignty and what it means for information professionals.

💡 Insightful, relevant and highly topical.

🎟️ Secure your place: https://librariesrewired.org.uk/

⏰ Early Bird deadline: 30 September

We have a great webinar planned for you on the first day of Week 2026.🟢Join us to hear speakers from our partner, the ...
15/09/2026

We have a great webinar planned for you on the first day of Week 2026.

🟢Join us to hear speakers from our partner, the MET Office, and from the EU Commission when they share their work around climate mis - and disinformation - our theme this year.

🟢Kickstart this year's events and learn a thing or two on how to spot climate misinformation and more.

🟢Book your slot today & join us for a fascinating start to the Week: https://www.cilip.org.uk/advocacy/research-and-development/green-libraries-campaign/green-libraries-week/

🍂 As autumn sets in, it’s the ideal time to reflect on your career path. Whether you're aiming for Certification (ACLIP)...
14/09/2026

🍂 As autumn sets in, it’s the ideal time to reflect on your career path. Whether you're aiming for Certification (ACLIP), Chartership (MCLIP), or Fellowship (FCLIP), earning your post-nominals provides a globally recognised stamp of excellence.

Gaining validates your everyday expertise, boosts your confidence, and cements your standing in our sector. Make this autumn the season you turn over a new leaf.

👉 Start your Professional Registration journey today. What career goal are you tackling this autumn? Let us know in comments.

Explore CILIP’s Professional Registration options: https://www.cilip.org.uk/learn-develop/professional-registration/

What happens when AI meets the world of information, archives and knowledge management?The latest issue of ’s Informati...
11/09/2026

What happens when AI meets the world of information, archives and knowledge management?

The latest issue of ’s Information Professional magazine is now live, exploring the opportunities, challenges and human judgement shaping our profession.

🔹John Sheridan of The National Archives on why AI bots are no longer automatically seen as a threat and how online collections can work with them.

🔹Legal KM consultant Mark Ford on bringing AI into knowledge-management workflows while balancing client confidence, leadership concerns and better outcomes.

🔹Librarian Donna Irving on Norway’s extraordinary Future Library, where books are growing in a forest for readers a century from now.

🔹You’ll also find the latest industry news, expert perspectives and in-depth analysis from across the information profession.

Read the new issue and let us know in comments: where do you see the biggest opportunity for AI in the profession?

🔵CILIP Members: https://content.yudu.com/web/43mce/0A43mcf/InfoProAugSept26/index.html
🔶Non-members: https://www.cilip.org.uk/news-publications/magazines/information-professional/

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