Thursday 3 July | Hilton Birmingham Metropole | Birmingham
A free buying afternoon as part of CILIP Conference, presenting an opportunity for those local to the Midlands to connect with CILIP's network of leading suppliers for pre-procurement and procurement conversations.
Our Midlands CILIP Supplier Showcase welcomes around 15 leading suppliers from the sector, offering attendees a chance to browse products, ask questions, receive demos, book 1.1 meetings and mingle over coffees and refreshments.
Please see below for our full list of exhibiting suppliers:
AM Quartex
AM’s digital collections and technology platforms enrich the study, research and teaching of primary sources. AM works with libraries, archives and heritage institutions to digitise the world’s historical and cultural knowledge. Developed to present AM’s own primary source collections, Quartex helps customers bring archival materials to life.
01672 529115 | marketing@amdigital.co.uk
Better World Books
Better World Books is a for-profit socially minded business offering an ethical solution to libraries for their unwanted books and donations. Proud of our environmental action of saving books from landfill we are delighted to be a signatory of CILIP’s Green Manifesto. We collect and sell books online with each sale generating funds that support the development of literacy in the UK and around the world. We are owned by Better World Libraries, a mission-aligned, not-for-profit organisation affiliated with the Internet Archive. Together we pursue our collective mission of making knowledge universally accessible to readers everywhere to advance global literacy.
Why should you visit this stand? Learn about our discards & donations programme, our commitment to CILIP’s Green Manifesto, and our mission to support literacy in the UK and worldwide.
Bolinda is a world-leading audiobook and technology company. We publish the greatest books you’ll ever hear and are the creators of BorrowBox, your digital library in one app. As publishers we are unsurpassed experts in the audiobook category, combining brilliant authors, talented narrators and superb production to create mind-blowing audio experiences. As technology providers we go where no library has gone before with BorrowBox. A ground-breaking digital content solution, BorrowBox is the market leading provider of eContent to libraries across the Commonwealth and instantly brings eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and eNewspapers together in one app for libraries’ digital shelves. Why should you visit this stand? Come and say ‘Hi’ if you already use BorrowBox, or come and find out what you’re missing if you’re one of the few who don’t!
Caia Software & Solutions develops responsive, efficient, affordable applications for library and archive storage. Our inventory control and collection management system, CaiaSoft, currently operates over 50 such storage operations in the US, UK, and Canada.
All libraries face the same two challenges: Collections are Infinite; Space is Finite.
CILIP (Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals)
CILIP is the UK library and information association. We are the only chartered body in the world dedicated to supporting and advocating for information professionals. Our membership is open to everyone working in libraries, information or knowledge management, data science and analytics and related roles. We support our members at all stages of their careers through established professional development and networking opportunities, and collaborate with partners to drive innovation, promote workforce diversity, and secure the long-term future of our profession. Visit our stand to find out more about our work and discover how we can support you and your career.
Civica is a global GovTech provider, delivering software that supports over 100 million citizens worldwide. We'll be showcasing Spydus, our innovative library management platform designed to empower public, academic and specialist libraries. Spydus offers a fully web-based suite with patron discovery, event management, reading challenges, business intelligence, and more. Join us to see how Spydus supports community engagement, improves efficiency, and future-proofs library services through cloud-based technology.
Clarivate is a leading global information services provider. We connect people and organisations to intelligence they can trust to transform their perspective, their work and our world. Our subscription and technology-based solutions are coupled with deep domain expertise. We exist to elevate the ideas that will benefit everyday life. Over 45,000 customers in 190+ countries trust our subscription and technology-based solutions to help move them forward to success. By bringing clarity to the complex, we give you the confidence to make critical decisions, navigate roadblocks and achieve your potential.
Distilling complexity into problem solving, for businesses and people.
Every organization faces unique challenges when managing information. From the multinational who see their petabytes as assets as liability to the small enterprise who simply want assurances they’re processing customer data legally. We work collaboratively to solve problems aligned with your objectives, not sell you a product you might not need.
Why should you visit this stand? Visit us at Stand 24, to explore tailored solutions and discuss the future of information management. Let’s simplify, digitise, and innovate together, see you there!
Facet Publishing is the publishing arm of CILIP: The Library and Information Association. We are the leading publisher of books for library, information and heritage professionals worldwide, publishing books for practitioners, researchers and students. Stop by our stand to discuss our wide variety of titles or how you can become a Facet author!
Founded in 1913, Harvard University Press is the publisher of enduring works of scholarship. We publish books for a general readership as well as scholarly audiences, written by world-renowned experts and new voices who are redefining entire fields of inquiry. Our commitment to world classics is exemplified by an unrivalled collection of translation series, anchored by the iconic Loeb Classical Library.
iTS is a leading software development company who have been producing and supplying highly commended software and hardware solutions for over 35 years. Our solutions are designed to save time and money and simplify processes for you and your customers and perfectly match the requirements of a library environment. MyPC Cloud is our brand-new computer, room and desk booking solution to control resource access.
We also have carefully selected partnerships designed to offer our customers’ high calibre software and hardware solutions which include Faronics Deploy for next generation computer management, as well as KUARIO for self-service printing and payments.
Heritage Cirqa is a resource management system ideally suited to colleges, professional libraries and schools. Brilliantly balanced to meet your needs and budget, both hosted or locally managed services are available. Upgrades are free of charge.
IS Oxford has developed and supported library software for over thirty years. We are professional in our work, loyal to our customers and committed to providing excellent service. At the conference we will demonstrate Heritage Cirqa and our online catalogue, Look4, designed specifically to engage library users and promote resource discovery. Visit our stand and discover why so many librarians trust us long term.
Why should you visit this stand? Learn more about Look4, the online catalogue with a suite of marketing tools that will help you promote your library resources and services!
Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions has been a world leader in cutting-edge library and automation systems for over 40 years. We design and manufacture high quality products specifically for libraries and these are backed up by our industry leading service and support. We are devoted to helping libraries transform by supporting them to save time on material handling with smart library solutions. We are experts and trusted by libraries in providing automated material handling, self-service equipment and intelligent material management systems.
NielsenIQ BookData offers a comprehensive range of services to the international book industry, supporting the discovery, purchase, distribution, and sales measurement of books.
For libraries, we offer access to our database of over 52 million book records for title look-up, enriching catalogues, and managing internal systems. We also measure book lending in Public Libraries across the UK via our LibScan service.
Visit Stand 29 for demos of our book metadata and library borrowing measurement service. Our helpful team are happy to answer any of your questions.
Oxford Academic is Oxford University Press’s (OUP) academic research platform, providing access to over 50,000 books and 500 journals. We serve the diverse and changing research needs of students, researchers, professors, and practitioners and seek ongoing feedback from these communities.
Why should you visit this stand? Visit us to know more about Oxford Intersections – a new interdisciplinary academic publishing initiative by Oxford University Press, plus many more new launches for 2025. academic.oup.com/ | 01865556767 | LI: @oup-academic X: @oupacademic
PLS Access to Research
Access to Research provides free, on-demand access to millions of academic articles in UK public libraries. It makes it easy for anyone to read high quality, world-leading research, and helps publishers share content with researchers, students and others who might benefit from it.
TDNet is revolutionising how information is managed and discovered. We are a trusted partner to academic, healthcare, research, and corporate libraries and information centres worldwide. Our mission is to empower libraries to better serve their patrons and achieve their strategic goals – advancing research, education, and innovation.
By leveraging TDNet’s solutions for AI-enhanced discovery, library portals, and remote access, libraries can easily manage and showcase their content and services – offering users a unified gateway to resources, accessible anytime and anywhere. Our solutions leverage innovative technology and provide a centralised hub for trusted resources, optimising knowledge discovery and access.
An independent, mobile, 3000+ titles bookshop bringing quality children’s literature into schools across the UK
Books available to purchase and have signed by Michael Rosen, Thursday afternoon's keynote speaker.
Ulverscroft
Ulverscroft Ltd is the UK’s leading publisher and distributor of digital books, audiobooks and large print. Founded in 1964 with the mission to spread the joy of reading to those with visual or print impairments, this passion remains today as we continue this work. The company is owned by a charitable organisation – The Ulverscroft Foundation – who offer financial support to organisations at home and abroad, working to overcome problems caused by loss of sight.
WhoFi delivers innovative software solutions for public spaces such as libraries, parks, and cultural venues. Our tools simplify operations with features like WiFi usage insights, event calendar management, room booking systems, and centralised reporting dashboards. Developed in collaboration with libraries, WhoFi empowers teams to enhance community engagement while reducing administrative workload. By making it easier to track patron impact and coordinate services, we help institutions focus on enriching their communities with greater efficiency.
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