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As a librarian working in the higher education sector, you are an integral part of your university, facilitating access to information and research skills for students, researchers and academic staff. Whether you're a seasoned expert or just
starting your career, CILIP is here to support you to empower people across disciplines to harness the transformative power of knowledge.
Why join CILIP?
CILIP is committed to uniting, supporting and empowering information professionals.
Join our community of like-minded professionals today to become a part of your profession.
Enjoy 20% off cutting-edge programmes, expert speakers and unrivalled networking opportunities with CILIP Events including Copyright Conference. Check out our events calendar for a full list!
Access our e-Learning Hub
Watch our suite of learning resourcess back in your own time, including webinar recordings and online courses like Pensions 101, Leading Libraries, and Career Tales: In-Demand Roles.
Professional Registration
Invest in your skills, open up new career opportunities, and demonstrate your dedication to the profession through professional accreditation.
Networking
Access our special interest groups including the Information Literacy Group, the Metadata and Discovery Group, or the UK eInformation Group as well as local
networks to meet IPs in your area and diversity networks to discuss issues in the sector.
Information Professional Magazine
Our leading magazine Information Professional keeps you up to date with the latest developments and insights – look out for your copy in the post or catch up with the articles online.
Our Projects & Programmes
We work hard to promote the sector and the essential role you play by advocating for the sector, influencing politicians and Government, and through campaigns like Green Libraries.
What else can we offer you?
And that’s not all… we offer even more benefits with CILIP membership including:
Discounts and special deals including a 20% saving on all SAGE journal subscriptions, 20% off hundreds of Dell laptops, PCs and accessories, and a 20% discount on a subscription to The Bookseller.
Specialist legal advice helpline with our partners Law Express.
CILIP membership has been really valuable throughout my career. Being part of CILIP has given me a range of skills, provided networking opportunities and grown my confidence – which helped me get a new job and advance my career.
Joanna Ball, Head of Library Content Delivery and Digital Strategy, University of Sussex
Membership Fees
We offer a range of membership options to help you find the best one for you.
Type of Membership
Membership Fees
How to qualify
Standard Membership
£14.40 per month (£172.80 per year)
This is our standard membership rate for everyone.
Part-time Membership
£11.52 per month (£138.24 per year)
A 20% discount on standard membership for anyone working part-time. There are no specific hours that qualify you as a part-time worker, but a full-time worker will usually work 35 hours or more a week, and whether someone
is working full-time or part-time is often specified in an employment contract.
Concession Membership
£8.64 per month (£103.68 per year)
A 40% discount on standard membership for people on low incomes (in receipt of Universal Credit or other income support), carers, people with disabilities (self-defined), retired members, anyone currently unemployed.
Student
£5.40 per month (£64.80 per year)
£3.60 per month (£43.20 per year) for accredited courses
A standard student membership is £5.40 per month, but anyone enrolled on a course of instruction that is accredited by CILIP receives the student concession
rate of £3.60 per month.
Discover books you might enjoy from our in-house publisher, Facet Publishing – the leading publisher of books for library, information and heritage professionals worldwide. Plus, members
get 35% discount on all Facet books.
The Academic Teaching Librarian's Handbook
A comprehensive resource on teaching and professional development for information professionals at all career stages.
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