Support for your career

Help finding a job

• Our member magazine CILIP Update is the UK's number one source of library and information jobs.
• Search the latest library and information jobs at www.lisjobnet.com
• Sign up for an e-alert through www.lisjobnet.com and jobs will be sent directly to your desktop.

Support and advice

• Two free careers advice sessions a year from The Careers Group, University of London. The advice is bespoke and delivered by a professional adviser.
• Call the Employment Law Helpline for expert employment-related advice.
• Access Top Tips with practical advice on employment issues.
• Help negotiating for pay through salary guides.

Career development opportunities

• Demonstrate your professional value through internationally recognised qualifications.
• Learn new skills at our training courses. Courses are organised by CILIP Special Interest Groups and can be held at your workplace. 
• Graduate Training Opportunities - paid entry level posts for graduates with little or no relevant experience.
• Libex – CILIP’s international library and information job exchange.
• 10% discount on short web-based Open University CPD courses

Whether you are new to the profession or looking to change job, CILIP can help you find a job.

We can support you throughout your career with information about negotiating for pay, practical advice on employment issues and free access to an Employment Law Helpline.

CILIP qualifications provide opportunities for everyone employed in the library and information sector with a route to professional status.

The three levels of qualifications are Certification, Chartership and Fellowship.