The Library and Information Research Group (LIRG) supports and raises the profile of library and information science research and its use by CILIP members and the wider community.  We encourage 'research into practice' by providing activities and support for LIS practitioners and researchers. Committee members are from a range of different backgrounds and library sectors and include both practitioners and library academics providing a lively, diverse and friendly group. 

LIRG (Library and Information Research Group) are looking for a Marketing and Communications Officer to join the marketing team on the committee as one of our officers is moving to a new role. The team provide marketing and communications support for the group and the role provides an excellent opportunity to gain additional skills and develop your career.

Marketing and Communications Officer

This role is shared between two committee members.

Main duties of the Marketing and Communications Officers:

• Ensuring that publicity about LIRG events is distributed in a timely and appropriate manner
• Maintaining an interesting and current e-newsletter that is distributed to LIRG members, as well as contributing to and maintaining the LIRG blog.
• Updating the LIRG website as required.
• Keeping members updated via LIRG social media outlets.
• Providing feedback to the LIRG Committee on progress in marketing activities.
• Sourcing and developing marketing materials as required.

General requirements for committee members include:

• Commitment to LIRG mission of conducting research and/or putting research into practice within LIS setting
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Current awareness of issues affecting the LIS sector and the role of research and evidence-based decision-making in practice.
• Experience of working in an LIS setting.
• Commitment to attending LIRG committee meetings (1 hour every 6 weeks)

Training and support in all roles will be provided by existing committee members and CILIP as appropriate.

The time commitment for all roles is approximately 1 hour per week.  This can increase at certain times of the year.

If you are interested in being a part of the LIRG committee and would like to discuss the vacant position please get in touch with Leo Appleton, Chair of LIRG. Closing date 9^th May 2025.