We hope you'll be able to join us next week for our summer workshop and networking event! In today’s ever-shifting landscape, it’s not enough to simply know the value of your library; you need to show it. Join us as we continue to discover the tools, strategies, and inspiration to demonstrate your library’s value in ways that resonate with your stakeholders and drive real-world outcomes. Book your place: https://www.cilip.org.uk/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1962497&group= CILIP: the library and information association « Go to Upcoming Event List : In today’s ever-shifting landscape, it’s not enough to simply know the value of your library; you need to show it. Join us as we continue to discover the tools, strategies, and inspiration to demonstrate your library’s value in ways that resonate with your stakeholders and drive real-world outcomes. www.cilip.org.uk Free for CILIP members and £5 for non-CILIP members and the event includes lunch. When: Thursday 19th June 2025 between 12.00 - 15.00 Where: The Studio, Central Birmingham Our engaging and hands-on hackathon is a follow-up session to our popular virtual workshop from October last year, “Understand and Demonstrate the Value of Your Library, with the output published in Research Information. We’re taking it a step further, where you’ll collaborate face-to-face in Birmingham to create actionable, innovative solutions in groups that you can apply directly in your library and see what solutions we can come up with. We'll also be providing lunch so make sure you let us know about any dietary requirements. Together, we’ll move from understanding the value of libraries to actively showcasing it through tangible outcomes. This event is for library professionals, advocates, and anyone passionate about showcasing the transformative power of libraries. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your advocacy efforts, build stakeholder support, or simply connect with others who share your vision, this is the event for you. Let’s move beyond understanding the value of libraries—let’s demonstrate it, together. For any additional information please contact Davina Omar on secretary.mcg@cilip.org.uk