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News, informed and current insights from the sector, emerging issues, latest trends in the workplace as well as papers and selected reports from our sector renowned magazine, Information Professional.
Apprenticeships promote sector and skills development and equity, while offering a range of pathways into and through the profession that appeal to new and broader audiences. Red Tanner decided to take the apprenticeship path after realising that university was not for them, finding that it brought new perspectives and value to their career progression after finishing college.
The Creative Rights in AI Coalition's (CRAIC)three principles for AI policy focus on a dynamic licensing market with robust protections for copyright, control and transparency for content creators, and driving growth and innovation in the creative and tech sectors.
CILIP joins a new coalition of rights holders including publishers, authors, artists, music producers, specialist interest publications, unions, and photographers to call on government to spur growth in the creative and tech sectors by protecting copyright ahead of an imminent government consultation.
As a Knowledge and Information Management professional, have you ever assessed AI tools in the context of potential copyright infringement? How does current copyright and intellectual property legislation address AI issues? How do you protect third-party copyrighted works in your AI environment? Are existing copyright exceptions sufficient to implement text and data mining or machine learning?
CILIP, CILIP School Libraries Group (SLG), the Great School Libraries Campaign, the School Library Association (SLA), and the Association of Senior Children's and Education Librarians (ASCEL) have written a joint response to the Department for Education’s Curriculum & Assessment Review, highlighting the power and potential of school libraries and librarians.
CILIP is raising the alarm about proposed changes to the Growth and Skills Levy, that could result in Level 7 apprenticeships being excluded from Government funding.
Over the last 12 months, CILIP has seen some significant changes – both internally and in the wider world. With a new mission-driven government, a new chief executive and new member benefits it is an exciting time to be part of the CILIP family. Here we look at some of the changes and what they mean for you and your membership.
CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn has written to Secretary of State Angela Rayner to request a meeting to discuss how CILIP's members support her mission to create thriving, happy, and revitalised communities.
The webinar covers the adoption of open science and some interesting investigations into using AI to write lay summaries and media releases from academic research, with some controversial and insightful outcomes.
The library profession recognises that reading for pleasure not only strengthens literacy and attainment but also boosts cognitive and emotional development, positively impacting a child’s future social mobility.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) represents risk, uncertainty, hope, and opportunity in our profession, and we are launching the AI survey to uncover where we stand on this new technology as library and information professionals.
Dancer turned academic Dr Sandie Bourne, says the existence of Black dancers in British Ballet has been “wilfully ignored, downplayed and actively contested” and disappears as dancers die. Here Sandie and Marsha Lowe, Directors at Oxygen Arts, discuss chronicling this disappearing past and how to use it in an activist present.
CILIP has encouraged councillors, MPs, and Metro Mayors to protect public library funding, ahead of the national Budget on 30 October and local budget discussions. The campaign highlights the immense value public libraries bring to their communities and the statutory duty to consult citizens properly about changes.
Emma Thwaites, Director of Global Policy and Corporate Affairs at the Open Data Institute (ODI) will be appearing at this year’s Rewired conference. Here she looks at the how a National Data Library could work and what is needed for it to be a success.
“Libraries represent the very best of us. Let’s keep giving them what they need to flourish,” said author John O’Farrell, to an audience of 150 guests including MPs and Lords."
CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn writes to Helen Hayes MP to congratulate on her appointment as Chair, Education Select Committee, and invite her the Libraries Change Lives Parliamentary Event
Craig Martin is Subject Liaison Librarian for the Department of Information Studies, Arts & Sciences at University College London (UCL) East. Craig has been mentoring professional registration candidates for three years.
The worlds of country music, and the library and information profession collided today as global superstar and philanthropist, Dolly Parton was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from CILIP, the library and information association, alongside library professional Pamela Tulloch and CILIP’s former CEO, Nick Poole.
Feeling left behind by all the tech terminology that’s everywhere on the internet, social media, as well as in the workplace? Ever wondered what the difference is between AR, VR and XR? Or what the GPT in ChatGPT stands for? Know the difference between Pokémon and a Poke bowl? In anticipation of Rewired conference, we look at some of the most common terms to give you the confidence to know what’s going on in the world of library technology.
CILIP CEO, Louis Coiffait-Gunn writes to Dame Caroline Dinenage MP to speak at the Libraries Change Lives parliamentary reception on Monday 21 October, and congratulate her on her re-election as Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee.
How could the unwritten story of an enslaved black woman force the world’s most powerful nation to recalibrate one of its most revered men nearly 200 years after she died? Here author Tammye Huf explains the significance of the story of Sally Hemings and Thomas Jefferson to her own work, and how important it is to keep family histories alive.
CILIP Chief Executive Louis Coiffait-Gunn looks back on his first one hundred days, revealing highlights from a busy schedule that has already taken in conferences, awards, and a general election. From ‘first impressions’ to ‘what next’, Louis shares his thoughts on CILIP and asks YOU to let us know your thoughts on what we should be focusing on.
CILIP facilitated communication and collaboration in the Health and Digital literacy partnership that brought together NHS England, Arts Council England, and Libraries Connected.
Libraries from all sectors will be taking part in Green Libraries Week 2024, from National Libraries to university libraries to the high street, green activities, education and literacy events will be happening near you.
Next month’s Green Libraries Week is a chance to focus on sustainability in library and information management settings. It is a great opportunity to start shouting about the work that library services are already doing, what you have planned and to find out what others are doing. Rob Green looks at what is planned, and also takes a look at November’s Green Libraries Conference.
CILIP, CILIP's Prison Libraries Group (PrLG) of members, Prisoners’ Education Trust, The Reading Agency, Libraries Connected, Shannon Trust, and Prison Reading Groups, have written to Secretary of State for Justice Shabana Mahmood MP to highlight the importance of prison libraries and the need to improve library provision for people in prison.
CILIP Connect Toolkit enables members to connect with their local and national government officials and ministers to raise the profile of libraries, and support sustainability in the sector.
What happens when a library is attacked by far-right rioters? Denise Jones, Acting Customer Services Manager, Liverpool Central Library, explains how the library service and the community reacted to events at the Spellow Library Hub in Liverpool.
Would readers prefer an AI version of a Jane Austen novel to the original? Ruth Rikowski, a professional librarian and information professional, and published author spoke at a CILIP London event on libraries and AI, raising some interesting questions about the future of this technology.
CILIP CEO and CILIP Cymru Wales committee have written to the Head of Natural Resources Wales as well as Senedd Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Iranca Davies (MS) requesting a reconsideration of proposals under their internal consultation to close their library and information service.
Marcin Tumidajski is Assistant Librarian in the academic support team at Paul Hamlyn Library University of West London, Ealing and completed his apprenticeship at the end of 2023.
Like many, I was profoundly shocked by the riots and violence which ravaged parts of our country earlier this month following the tragic deaths of three small children in Southport, attending an event in a place where they should have been safe. This couldn’t be happening in our country, I felt. I was both horrified and, for a while, ashamed to be British.
"Authors, publishers, teachers, school leaders, and librarians all have a duty to work together to ensure that every child has the opportunity to discover the wide and wonderful world of reading. That’s especially important for children who may not get such opportunities at home. CILIP’s work on inclusive collections and intellectual freedom helps resist censorship, deliver trustworthy information, and empower learners," writes CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn.
The Green Libraries Campaign advocates for environmental sustainability across all libraries sectors through activities such as Green Libraries Week, the Green Libraries Conference, and the Green Libraries Network, which would not be possible without its sponsors
CILIP Chief Executive Louis Coiffait-Gunn has written to Secretary of State, Peter Kyle, to show support for the government’s proposals for the Digital Information and Smart Data Bill and the Product Safety and Metrology Bill, and welcome him into his new role.
CILIP, CILIP School Libraries Group (CILIP SLG), the School Library Association, and the Association of Senior Children’s and Education Librarians (ASCEL) have written to the Minister for School Standards, Catherine McKinnell, to offer support with her programmes and to ask for an opportunity to discuss how school libraries can support the Government’s mission to break down barriers to opportunity for all.
Information and media literacy are cornerstones in the fight against dis/mis-information. CILIP continues to lead campaigns and projects to raise awareness of their value, especially in light of the recent attack on Spellow Hub Library in Liverpool.
The National Library of Scotland announces a statement on the responsible adoption and use of Artificial Intelligence in a blog from Robert Cawston, Director of Digital and Service Transformation. Robert writes about the role of a national library plays as a trustworthy source of information and a responsible steward of collections and data, and why a careful and collaborative approach is needed.
This summer, CILIP’s public affairs and general election activities have been raising awareness about the value and significance of libraries in all sectors, and have placed libraries at the heart of the political conversation.
CILIP expresses solidarity with the library staff and users of Spellow Hub Library that was severely damaged during scenes of violent disorder on Saturday 3 August 2024.
CILIP invites researchers to submit a proposal to conduct an independent study into the economic, social, cultural, educational and innovation and research impacts of enabling more sustainable and inclusive eBook lending and to present the findings in a short report.
Starting her own KM consultancy led Janine Weightman, founder of Knovolution, to re-examine the foundations of her relationship with KM. Here she speaks to Rob Mackinlay about her professional motivation to go it alone.
Professional Registration with CILIP provides you with the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities, knowledge and experience. Here Marlène Rak shares her top tips on how to make your own Chartership, Fellowship or Certification journey as straightforward as possible.
CILIP Conference 2024’s headline theme of intellectual freedom sparked thought and conservation from the opening address by PEN’s Daniel Gorman, who spoke how libraries, with their principles of open access, are a centrepiece of society and culture.
CILIP Chief Executive Louis Coiffait-Gunn has written to new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to outline how libraries and information professionals can support the new government.
When RAND Corporation published its 2018 report Truth Decay in the US, Barack Obama put it on his summer reading list. In 2022 RAND published Truth Decay in Europe.
CILIP is looking for external providers to deliver anti-racist library collection training to public library staff across Wales. Applications are welcome from individuals, organisations and/or institutions, in what is the third and final phase of the Anti-Racist Library Collections: A Training Plan for Public Libraries in Wales project.
The green library transformation at Bridgemary Library in Gosport is inspiring behaviour change in its local community by providing resources and motivation to engage with climate change.
A library book formed the basis for the sessions that stimulated the memories of people living with dementia and created a sense of community for carers and family members.
Libraries Change Lives Week launches today to raise the profile of libraries to prospective political candidates (PPCs) and the press to showcase how libraries across the country impact their users and the communities they serve.
Over 1000 attendees including librarians, publishers, sector leaders, and 600 school children attended the awards ceremony at the Cambridge Theatre in Covent Garden.
Truth decay is the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life, it is a phenomenon that erodes civil discourse, causes political paralysis, and leads to general uncertainty around what is and is not.
There are some positive proposals from the Labour Party manifesto. It recognises the importance of knowledge and information as key components for the nation's future economic prosperity.
Newcastle Under Lyme Library, Staffordshire, brought new energy to reading and literacy through participatory storytelling in a unique series of events in partnership with the New Vic Theatre.
Although CILIP welcomes the Conservative Party's Manifesto's focus on leveraging in philanthropic funding for museums and libraries, this has to be on top of sustainable, long-term public funding, only by investing in professionally-run library services, can society achieve its potential to support economic growth, lifelong learning and other public policy aims.
A General Election is just round the corner and its outcome will affect us all, with a new government and potentially hundreds of new MPs taking their seats in the House of Commons.
Honorary Fellowship has been awarded by CILIP and its predecessor the Library Association since 1896. It is the highest recognition given to a person who has made an outstanding contribution to the library and information world.
CILIP Conference 2024 has a particular focus on “intellectual freedom and its associated themes of freedom of expression, censorship and information rights”.
A general election has been called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with a date set for 4 July. The election will give voters across the country the chance to have their say at the ballot box as they decide on a new government.
A general election has been called by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, with a date set for 4 July. The election will give voters across the country the chance to have their say at the ballot box as they decide on a new government.
New Chief Executive Louis Coiffait-Gunn says he is looking forward to leading CILIP as the profession stakes its claim as being an integral part of economic growth.
Future Libraries is a project that was launched by CILIP earlier this year, in conjunction with Shared Intelligence. The aim was to help public -library services to look to the future and plan ahead – not always an easy task
Librarians from across the country have been submitting their stories of impact to share with MPs and political leaders as part of the Libraries Change Lives Campaign.
Professional Registration Support Officers (PRSO) play a vital role in helping CILIP members navigate their way to Certification, Chartership and Fellowship. They are part of a network of support that is available to Professional Registration candidates at all levels. Here Maureen Pinder shares her experience as a PRSO.
An upgraded skillset, a new set of challenges, and long-term career goals are some of the benefits Shanice Muir, Library Services Adviser at Anglia Ruskin University Library Services, gained while undertaking Professional registration at CILIP.
"The summer 2023 issue of UKeiG’s open access journal, eLucidate, featured my reflections on the implications of a Members’ Day presentation by Ken Chad on the “library technology ecosystem". For every rally cry to embrace AI in education, there are concerns for student literacy and the demise of academic skills."
"Is starting an apprenticeship in the 60th year of your life a good idea? In my experience, the answer is a resounding 'yes'," writes Lavinia Bentley, Archive Assistant, Jaguar Daimler Heritage Trust, Collections Centre, British Motor Museum.
"At its heart, successful public library collection management is about providing materials that meet the needs of our communities. That’s a given, but communities are not static things; their interests, needs and demands are constantly changing."
We are currently looking for case studies from members who are helping to build the future economy through data, knowledge and information management and AI.
This summer will you join us to tell the stories of how Libraries Change Lives to bring before MPs, Local Authorities and incoming political representatives?
These days copyright law is always in need of an update. But some of its flaws and failures are much older and more embedded than those associated with technology changes.
CILIP has written to eight councils in the Libraries at Risk Campaign, launched the #DearChancellor campaign on social media, and written a formal letter to Lord Parkinson to initiate dialogue on the future of libraries.
In response to the Chancellor’s Budget Statement today, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals has called on Lord Parkinson, the Minister whose brief includes libraries at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to exercise his powers to protect local library services.
CILIP in Scotland will be marking International Women’s day with a one-day conference of inspirational women from the information professions. Rob Green looks at what to expect and how you can join this year’s #WINspiration on 8 March.
CILIP Pathways was launched four years ago today, and this year also celebrates becoming the end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) for assessing the Level 7 Archives and Records Manager standard.
CILIP's outgoing CEO Nick Poole led 'Developing your AI policy', a workshop which provided practical insights and activities for delegates to begin creating their own organisational AI policy.
The CILIP Employers Forum 2024 brought together delegates from fifty different organisations in the library and information science sector to discuss how the workforce can adapt to make librarians and knowledge managers become leaders in AI.
CILIP is sounding the alarm over a potential 'fire sale' of library buildings following the Government announcement of 'exceptional financial support' to 19 Councils.
There are more than 500 libraries within NHS England, an organisation that is committed to net zero by 2040. NHS Knowledge and Library Services Community of Practice joins the Green Libraries Campaign to support the campaign's growth and evolution as for new green intiatives and activities in 2024 onwards.
CILIP will write to every local authority where budget-reductions threaten their public libraries with closure or a reduction in service provision, to ensure that due process is followed with every decision, and councillors understand the vital importance of libraries in their communities.
We are concerned at increasing reports of a significant number of proposed changes to public library services which appear to be motivated primarily financially rather than by the needs of service users.
Frode Opdahl, CEO of Keenious explains the origins of an AI-driven start-up and how its success depends on library buyers keeping the sector attractive to start-ups that wish to innovate the research experience.
We are living and working in an age of uncertainty and change. Global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, economic crises, the rise of disinformation and increasing inequality require a response that is optimistic, creative and collaborative.
Future Libraries is a two-part initiative from CILIP to challenge and engage librarians and library leaders to reimagine libraries in a world of rapidly evolving living and working patterns.
As we celebrate National Apprentice Week, Tom Saye, Library Assistant, East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, shares his experience of how an apprenticeship opened the door to a new career.
Emily's career path to becoming Deputy Knowledge Manager at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust has had its twists, and now she uses a formidable range of skills and experience to lead a rewarding professional life.
As the initial hype around Chat GPT and large-language models (LLMs) subsides, many organisations and regulators find themselves wresting with the same question – “now we better understand the risks and capabilities, how do we harness the potential of AI safely and successfully for our users?”.
Jo Cornish will be stepping into the position of Interim CEO on 1st February 2024, and work with current CEO Nick Poole before he leaves at the end of March.
UK media, leading writers, including two former Children's Laureates, and library advocates including CILIP CEO, Nick Poole came out in force to defend public and school libraries in response to Baroness Sanderson’s Review of Libraries.
Is a photograph or digital image of a 2D artwork that is itself out of copyright, protected by copyright? This is a topic of heated debate often linked to the fees charged by museums and other publicly funded institutions for use of their images.
CILIP has welcomed the publication of the findings of Baroness Sanderson of Welton’s Independent Review of Public Libraries, announced today at an event at the House of Lords attended by our CEO, Nick Poole.
Children’s author, and former Children's Laureate, Julia Donaldson joins the Great School Libraries Campaign and shares how everyone can help to ensure a school library in every school in a new video.
Nick Poole, Chief Executive, CILIP will leave CILIP at the end of March 2024. But before he goes, he has written a personal essay looking at the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the information professions. The following is an abridged version of that essay, which you can read in full in the next issue of Information Professional, out on 9 February.
Find out what buyers and providers are saying about technology, ethics, careers, start-ups, pop-up banks and more CILIP’s Annual Buyers’ Guide Directory 2024, which will be delivered with your January/February issue of Information Professional.
Parliament is not yet sitting (at time of writing), but we already know that 2024 promises to be a year of change as the country moves into a General Election footing.
Dr Beth Montague-Hellen, CILIP LGBTQ+ Network Chair, shares how ChatGPT, can, can't, and should help you with your research as an academic librarian. This story is featured on the AI Hub
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