How to join and membership information

The Group is open to all members of the Chartered Institute for Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) who are interested in children's work. You can choose to join YLG as one of the two 'free' group memberships you are entitled to, or as an additional group for an extra sum per year.

Membership of the group gives you access to:

• Youth Library Review
• Membership discount on publications, training courses and national conference fees
• A supportive network of fellow practitioners
• Local training and events
• The YLG website and e-list to discuss current issues and to find information, help and advice

YLG Friends

Individuals who are not members of CILIP may become Subscribing Members of YLG and will share the benefits of CILIP YLG membership.  They may not however, become officers of YLG at regional or national level, and cannot nominate or judge in the CKG process.

This opportunity is available to all those with an interest in literature and library services for children and young people, including, but not exclusively:

• Early Years Library Practitioners
• Authors and illustrators
• Publishers, Booksellers and all those involved in the book trade
• Teachers and academic involved with the development of reading and the promotion of reading for pleasure

An online joining form is available here or alternatively download the application form at the foot of this page.

For further details, contact the Membership Secretary:

Susan Deering-Punshon
Professional Services team
Newbury Library
The Wharf
Newbury
West Berkshire RG14 5AU

susandp55@hotmail.co.uk