CILIP is the only chartered body in the world dedicated to uniting, supporting and advocating for information professionals and librarians in all sectors.
CILIP’s charitable objective is set out in our Royal Charter:
“The objects of the institute shall be to work for the benefit of the public to promote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collection, collation, evaluation and organised dissemination of information)"
Under the terms of our Charter, we have the power to:
Act as the professional body for information professionals
Promote professional education and training
Provide conferences and events
Support professional skills, qualifications and certification
Promote study and research in librarianship and information science
Scrutinise legislation that affects our profession
Encourage the adequate provision of library and information services
Maintain a directory of Registered Practitioners
Develop international links with other professional associations overseas
Provide member services and support
Undertake trading activity to sustain our operations
In an increasingly competitive world it’s essential to stand out. Invest in your skills and demonstrate your competence through Certification, Chartership and Fellowship.
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