CILIP: the library and information association

CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. We work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector.

We are the only independent voice for the UK’s information profession.
We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services,
and by being a charity to act in the public good.
Be proud of your profession.

Find out about membership
and professional registration

BECOME A MEMBER PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION

Manage your membership
and access our resources

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Find out how we work
with organisations

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Latest stories from our sector

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Give a helping hand… become a CILIP mentor for KM Chartership

CILIP is running an online course to support mentors in the new Chartership for Knowledge Management programme.
13 March 2019

Steering group to scope a new network for BAME information professionals

Applications close on 20 March for participants in Steering Group for CILIP's new Network for Black and Minority Ethnic library and info professionals.
13 March 2019

Changing CILIP in the context of our changing profession

CILIP CEO Nick Poole lays out a changing role for CILIP in a speech to the Cambridge Libraries Group.
27 February 2019

Featured events, training and conferences

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CILIP Copyright Conference 2019

Update your knowledge about crucial copyright and licensing related issues and developments.

London | 2 April 2019

CILIP Training: GDPR one year on what now?

One year after the implementation of the Data Protection Act 2018, librarians and information professionals still need to ensure that their organisations are compliant.

London | 30 April 2019