We are here for everyone who has a professional connection to knowledge information, libraries and related disciplines, and shares our belief in their power to change lives. When you become a CILIP member you will be part of a professional
community, dedicated to changing lives through quality information, services and expertise
We are the UK’s largest professional community for people working in knowledge, information, libraries and related disciplines. Our members include information professionals, librarians and knowledge management professionals from different
types of organisations, at varied stages of their career.
Join as a student
Enjoy all the benefits of CILIP membership at a discounted rate while you are studying, on an apprenticeship or working as a graduate trainee. Student membership of CILIP is the simplest, most affordable way to stay up-to-date
with current developments in the sector, build your network and invest in your professional future. Student membership is £64.80 per year or just £5.40 per month.
More and more information professionals and librarians are turning to CILIP for practical advice, training resources and guidance to help them build their network, futureproof their skills and demonstrate their professionalism.
Membership gives you access to sector-leading products and services and additionally, your membership fees enable us to champion the profession with employers, the media and with local and central government.
As a professionally registered Member of CILIP, you benefit from access to sector-leading products and services to help you succeed. At the same time, your membership fees enable us to champion the profession with employers, the
media and with local and central government. CILIP’s Professional Registration helps turbo-charge your CV with a proven impact on your career progression and earning potential
CILIP membership offers you continuing professional development at your own speed via online courses, events, Professional Registration and access to free sector-relevant journals. As a member you have access to a wide-ranging
collection of resources, opportunities, discounts and support to expand your knowledge and skills and develop your career.
Membership starts from just £103.68 a year (concession) or £172.80 a year (standard). It opens the door to a package of resources, Take a look at our value for money infographic to see what this means in terms of a light or heavy user over a year’s subscription. You can pay in one annual amount or by monthly instalments.
As a member, you are part of a vibrant community of information professionals ready to connect and exchange knowledge and ideas. You also have access to tailored resources and career support.
Benefits at a glance
CILIP membership gives you access to a wide-ranging collection of resources, opportunities, offers, discounts and support to expand your knowledge and skills, save you money and develop your career.
Join the CILIP community. You have access to our national, devolved and regional networks, our diversity networks and as well as our flourishing Special Interest Groups. Gain knowledge, share ideas and develop best practice in
person and online.
If you need support or guidance to manage your membership, here are the commonly asked questions from our members with links to practical, step by step help and advice.
Stand out in an increasingly competitive world. CILIP’s Professional Registration helps turbo-charge your CV with a proven impact on your career progression and earning potential. Recognised by employers in all sectors and internationally,
Professional Registration demonstrates your abilities, knowledge and experience.
Map your skills using the CILIP Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) to identify your strengths and pinpoint areas for development or use it for future- planning your career. The PKSB is the internationally recognised
sector skills standard for the information, knowledge, library and data profession.
Our leading magazine Information Professional keeps you up to date with the latest developments and insights – across the information, knowledge and library profession. Look out for your copy in the post, download the app
or catch up with the articles online.
We have a dedicated support team at CILIP to answer any Professional Registration questions. Additionally you have access to a mentor, and via your CILIP Regional Member Network, a Professional Registration Support Officer (PRSO)
to guide you through the process.
CILIP has emerged as a powerful and effective force for positive change in our profession. With our members we have increased our focus on campaigning, public affairs and lobbying to strengthen professionalism. Together we can
make a difference.
Discover how we can help you access, nurture and develop the skills and knowledge you need for success.
We know it can be challenging to ensure that your organisation has the right skills and resources to compete in this age of digital information. That’s why we’ve developed a programme especially for employers to help you support your
employees to stay ahead of the game.
Sign up for CILIP's quarterly newsletter for employers here.
Employer Partner
Our organisational membership delivers a cost-effective route to develop and motivate your workforce, connects you to sector insights and with your peers, and provides your organisation with opportunities to help shape the profession.
Find the right staff to fill your vacancies with our specialist recruitment packages.
CILIP is the leading provider of specialist job and recruitment advertising in the information professional field. Using our combination of cross-sector expertise, strong industry connections and unparalleled reach, our listings
are the best way to find the right candidate with the right skills to meet your needs.
We’ve got a fantastic track record of delivering real change for information professionals. Find out how we can work together to secure the long-term future of our profession.
In today’s fast-moving environment, every business or organisation needs to think about how it will develop its existing staff and attract, retain and nurture talent. Find out how we can help.
Find out about our Ofqual recognition as end point assessors for the Library, Information and
Archive Services Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard for Librarians and Information Professionals.
We have the capacity and expertise to develop and offer high-quality End Point Assessments (EPAs), ensuring employers can access the information skills they need.
Use this quick search tool to check if someone currently has a personal CILIP membership. You can search by surname, first name, membership number or other keywords that may match a membership profile.
Our list of CILIP's Supplier Partners links to more detailed profiles and contact details. If you have a particular product category you are interested in, try our supplier categories page which links to supplier partners according
to their offering.
Our comprehensive directory of library and information product and service providers for all your procurement needs.
Supplier Partner Scheme
Join our scheme and enjoy year-round benefits and the best value on offer as a CILIP Supplier Partner. We give you access to engage with members and secure savings on advertising, exhibitor spaces and more.
We offer print and digital advertising opportunities to a very targeted audience through all of CILIP's media and content. This includes Information Professional, the Information Professional Jobs board, Pen&inc.,
the Buyers' Guide and online.
The CILIP Annual Buyers’ Guide Directory is the most comprehensive directory of key suppliers’ products and services to the information, knowledge and library sector. It also provides insightful articles related to the
challenges, trends and developments in procurement within our sector.
CILIP works with learning providers in the UK and internationally to provide high quality courses that are tested against the professional standard by an independent assessor.
Academic accreditation
Academic accreditation assures students that undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses provide an excellent preparation for professional practice and will be a strong foundation for anybody entering the library, data,
information, and knowledge sectors.
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