Join CILIP and stay up to date with the latest industry news, trends and developments. As a member you will have access to a wealth of knowledge, information and resources on professional issues.
Electronic resources
- CILIP Update magazine digital edition and online archive
- e-bulletins
- Weekly news updates
- Monthly international news
- The latest titles from Facet Publishing
- Job alerts
- Professional e-journals
- Proquest Library Science: 145 full-text LIS journals
- LISA: Library and Information Science Abstracts
- Sage 4 full-text journals including JIS and JOLIS
- Practical guides, including:
- Business cases
- Collection management
- Knowledge management
- RFID
- Top Tips on employment subjects, including:
- Flexible working
- Interviewing skills
- Practical questions and answers on CILIP Communities
- Keep up to date with political news relevant to Library and Information Services with the LIS in politics blog
Printed resources
The British Library
Members also receive a 20% discount on professional books from Facet Publishing
In addition to our magazines, books, and electronic resources, knowledge is shared between members at events throughout the year.
Members can use the CILIP Information Centre at Ridgmount Street, Central London. It contains an extensive collection focusing on the LIS sector. If you can’t visit, then contact the Information and Advice Team. They can search the Information Centre’s resources on your behalf and offer practical advice on a range of LIS topics.