Who are we?

International Library and Information Group (ILIG) is a CILIP Special Interest Group (SIG) of librarians devoted to a shared special interest in global librarianship.

What do we do?

CILIP ILIG runs regular online and occasional face-to-face events about international librarianship best practice and networking.  Our Journal, Focus, is published electronically 2-3 per year, and has a proud 50+ year history.  We are always looking for contributions and articles (see the Focus page for more information).

Currently, we offer one bursary, the annual Alan Hopkinson (IFLA) Award, intended to help fund attendance at the annual IFLA Conference.  CILIP also entrust us to look after the triennial Anthony Thomson (UK) Award, but this UK library study tour award is currently under review and not offered – see our Awards/Bursaries page for more information.

Where can I find the latest information about ILIG?

Check out and subscribe to our social media too! Facebook - Linkedin - Twitter - @CILIP_ILIG - YouTube.

Don't forget to join our JISC LIST discussion group if you share our passion for international librarianship: LIS-ILIG.

So why not join today? Don’t forget that CILIP members can join as many groups as they like.

Contact Us

To contact CILIP ILIG please email Secretary.ILIG@cilip.org.uk.

Contact details for the Editor of Focus are available on the Focus page.