Which category of CILIP membership is right for you? Check below first - or email membership@cilip.org.uk if you're not sure.
Full membership
Chartered Member (MCLIP)
People who have met the standards for admission to our professional register through demonstration of professional competence
Chartered Fellow (FCLIP)
For achievement and contribution to the profession
Associate
For members who are eligible to Charter (i.e. have undertaken an accredited course or have met work requirements)
Honorary Fellow
For people who, in the opinion of Council, have rendered distinguished service in promoting the objects of the Institute. Nominations may be made by members, Branches, Groups, or committees and subcommittees of Council
Student Member
For people in full or part-time education on an accredited course in library and information science in the UK, and graduate trainees on pre-postgraduate experience
Other forms of Membership
Affiliated Member
Any person working in a post within a library or information service which does not require professional qualifications
Supporting Member
For people interested in library and information services
Overseas Member
For any person in the above categories but resident overseas
Institutional Member
For organisations operating in or interested in the library and information field.
If you would like further information on any of these categories of membership, please contact:
The Membership Team,
CILIP
7 Ridgmount Street
London WC1E 7AE
Tel: 020 7255 0600
Email: membership@cilip.org.uk
There is also a special scheme for suppliers to the library and information sector:
Suppliers Network
For specialist suppliers to the library and information community.