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See below for our jam-packed programme of online events, 'ask us anything' sessions and in-person networking.
Programme
All events are open-access, so whether you are a CILIP member or not, you can attend free of charge, take advantage of our thought leadership and training sessions and meet fellow community members.
The whole programme is designed to introduce you to what we and our amazing communities do, encourage you to make the most of your membership, and provide opportunities for you to super-charge your career by introducing you to committee, mentoring and other professional network openings.
Bring a colleague / recommend us to a friend / tell your boss... Hopefully we'll see you at a session soon!
Allies and conspirators, by and for LGBTQ+ Library Staff This workshop will explore ways to practically stand up for others, becoming a practical ally and co-conspirator.
Inclusive Pathways into the Profession Join us at CILIP Members Fest for a dynamic panel discussion featuring top employers and higher education institutions. Learn about the diverse career paths available and hear
from inspiring speakers. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with the future of the profession.
CILIP Professional Registration 101 Attend this drop-in session with Sonia Ramdhian, CILIP's Director of Sector Development, to find out more; get started; receive advice if you are mid-process; or would like to
explore getting involved as either a mentor or an assessor.
CILIP Professional Registration Mentors Join us at CILIP Members Fest for an exclusive panel discussion featuring experienced mentors. Learn about the invaluable benefits of mentoring for professional registration,
gain practical tips, and discover how mentoring can elevate your career.
Metadata and Discovery Freshers Fair Join us at the Metadata and Discovery Freshers Fair for an exclusive look behind the scenes and meet members of the MDG committee. Speakers will offer insight into committee
activities and their own professional roles within the metadata and discovery landscape.
Understanding and demonstrating the value of your library This hour-long session will help you understand and demonstrate the value of your library to senior management. An interactive workshop with Lou Peck, CEO and
Founder of The International Bunch and MCG Committee Member, the session will help you refine and improve the value proposition of your library to better sell it to senior leaders.
CILIP AGM 2024 Join the CILIP AGM to celebrate our profession, hear about our key strategic priorities for the coming year and vote on key resolutions for members.
Working Internationally with ILIG: opportunities, benefits and barriers This session will explore the variety of opportunities for working internationally and consider the strategic and ethical questions raised by international
working.
Wednesday 16 Oct, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Online via Zoom
Randomised coffee trials (RCTs): the science of curating connections This session is focused on introducing participants to a commonly-used knowledge management tool in health libraries: the randomised coffee trial
(RCT).
Wednesday 16 Oct, 12.30pm - 1.30pm Online via Zoom
CILIP Scotland | Looking to the future and celebrating our communities Join the CILIP Scotland team online for this event, discussing the future of the profession whilst highlighting the work of our members and communities.
We’ll also discuss future opportunities and priorities for the library and information profession with some guests.
Communities and libraries: Raising what matters! The Community, Diversity and Equality Group has a key role to play in relation to CILIP and the wider CILIP community. This session will introduce the work of the group
at CILIP and open discussions on key community issues, with guest speaker Joanne Fitzpatrick, Founding Co-Chair of Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network.
Assessing Level 3 Library, Information and Archives Service apprenticeships with CILIP Pathways Come along to hear from two ARLG committee members’ experiences of working with CILIP Pathways undertaking assessments
with candidates from a range of sectors who have reached the end of their apprenticeships.
Wednesday 16 Oct, 6.00pm log on (and chat!) for a prompt 6.30pm start Online via Zoom
Information Literacy in Public and Health libraries This event aims to shine a spotlight on information literacy in non-educational sectors. Speakers will discuss information literacy in two settings: public libraries,
and health libraries, encouraging colleagues to apply cross-sectoral understanding of information literacy to their own practice
Everything you want to know about special collections (but don't know who to ask) This session will provide information about digital collections, detail advice for new professionals, and provide an opportunity to learn
more about working with rare books in university and public library settings.
Knowledge Café - tackling the latest challenges in KM&IM Join us for an engaging Knowledge Café focused on tackling the latest challenges in Information Management (IM) and Knowledge Management (KM).
CILIP Cymru Wales Social Cyfle i ddysgu am gwaith CILIP yng Nghymru a bod yn aelod o bwyllgor dros baned a cyfle i rwydweithio gyda cydweithwyr o bob sector dros ginio.
An opportunity to learn about CILIP's
work in Wales and being a member of a committee over a cuppa and an opportunity to network with colleagues from all sectors over lunch.
CILIP Scotland Social Join us for drinks, snacks, networking time and special guest talks from Professor Peter Reid, former President of CILIPS, and Susan Halfpenny, Head of Research & Learning Information Services
at University of Aberdeen.
CILIP Ireland Social Join CILIP Ireland in Belfast for an exciting networking event during CILIP Members’ Fest 2024! Explore the new library at Ulster University’s Belfast Campus, meet the CILIP Ireland Committee, and
learn more about our work.
This event is open to both members and non-members. We look forward to seeing you there! 6:00pm - 7:00pm Refreshments and networking
CILIP London Social | Students and New Professionals Mixer Come join your fellow London-based Library Studies students, Graduate Trainees, and those who have recently (in the last 3 years) started a new library or information
professionals job for a relaxed mixer over drinks and laughter in an environment where for once everyone understands what you are doing and why you are doing it. Come for the fun, leave with new friends and contacts to get you through the
next years ahead!
Thursday 17 Oct, 6.00pm - 10.00pm Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese, London
CILIP Yorkshire & Humberside Social & Lego Evening
An opportunity to meet and chat with others from your local library and information community in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be Lego to build for those who want to, or, if you prefer to just sit and chat over a drink, there's space
for that too!
CILIP East Midlands Social & Panel Discussion Join us for a panel discussion on collaboration and lunch at the university of Law before we head over to Nottingham Castle for a visit!
Thursday 17 Oct, 10.30am
- 3.00pm University of Law, Nottingham & Nottingham Castle
Understanding Copyright for Schools and Navigating British Library Online Resources: a two-part learning experience This one hour webinar is aimed at secondary school librarians (and any other interested members)
where we will look at the issue of copyright within schools and explore the range of online resources at the British Library.
Every Library, a Green Library The Green Libraries Campaign is reimagining libraries not just as storehouses of knowledge, but as centres of sustainable inspiration. Join this session to find out how librarians,
information and knowledge professionals are contributing to the sustainability agenda.
Open Science and Artificial Intelligence: Supporting Research This session discusses firstly some achievements of Open Science in terms of support for research, and secondly the possible future impact of
Artificial Intelligence.
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