‘One World One Library Network' - Working Internationally for Libraries Conference 2021

The CILIP Working Internationally for Libraries Conference took place on 25 June 2021. The day-long virtual event was supported by Arts Council England, in partnership with Libraries Connected, British Library, British Council, Carnegie UK Trust, CILIP International Libraries & Information Group, and CILIP Public & Mobile Libraries Group.

Over 200 delegates attended the virtual conference, with a further 300+ registered to view the recorded sessions. The live event featuring sector professionals from Europe, the USA, Canada, Africa, and the Middle East who shared ideas and innovations from their respective regions. The conference was particularly well received by public library staff who have few opportunities to network with and learn from colleagues on international platforms.

The conference also highlighted challenges faced by libraries in the current global climate, including intellectual freedom, technological changes, and the need for library advocacy at all levels. However, it was the spirit of collaboration and the demonstration of how libraries have been at the forefront of creating valuable connections that buzzed throughout the event.

Recordings from the Conference are available here: Working Internationally Conference recordings

Presentations from the Conference (where available) can be viewed here: Working Internationally Conference presentations

Working Internationally for Libraries webinars

Working Internationally for Libraries Webinar (15 November 2019)

The webinar recording is in two parts:

CILIP Webinar Working internationally for Libraries Part 1

CILIP Webinar working internationally for Libraries Part 2