Policy is a core activity for CILIP. We promote a strong CILIP presence on matters of professional policy. We also comment authoritatively on relevant issues of the day. On these pages you will find policy statements, responses to consultations and information on ethics and research. There is also information on diversity and equality issues.
Policy areas
We cover a very broad range of policy areas and currently have three priority areas:
- Information society: rights of access to information and knowledge, including censorship and intellectual freedom, privacy, copyright and related rights, preservation and freedom of information
- Learning: Including school libraries, education, continuing education and information literacy
- Healthcare: the contributions library and information services in all sectors make to the promotion of health and patient well-being
Policy statements and briefing papers
The Eye of the Storm?
In March 2012 CILIP published the results of a survey of public library authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland 2011-2012.
The Prevent Strategy: What it means for library and information professionals
February 2012
The Prevent Strategy
This briefing paper outlines the priorities of the Government’s Prevent Strategy, including its recent revisions. It explores those areas with especial relevance to libraries and existing CILIP policy statements that are relevant to the issues it raises. It also asks CILIP members to contact us if they have concerns about interventions under the Prevent strategy.
CILIP responds
In January 2012 CILIP submitted evidence to the Culture, Media and Sport Committee Inquiry into Library Closures. CILIP's evidence
Devolved nations
CILIP branches in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland exercise autonomy in policy matters relevant to their own countries.
Policy Department
The Policy Department at CILIP is responsible for supporting and delivering CILIP’s policy objectives.
Contact us
For enquiries about CILIP’s policy work you can email us at: policy@cilip.org.uk or telephone 020 7255 0500.