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About CILIP

Photo of attendees at CILIP conference with We Are CILIP logo on top with the subtitle Information, Knowledge, Libraries changing lives together

About CILIP

We are the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We’re here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and shares our belief in their power to change lives.

Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.



Mission

Our mission is to put library and information skills and professional values at the heart of an equal, democratic and prosperous society.






MISSION

Governance

Find out more about how CILIP is governed, how to join the Board and our code of conduct and ethical principles.






GOVERNANCE

We Are CILIP - our 5-year strategy & action plan

We Are CILIP strategy has been developed in dialogue with our members in all sectors and sets out an ambitious vision for our whole community.






5 YEAR STRATEGY

Annual Reports

Read our annual reports and view our annual statutory accounts.






ANNUAL REPORTS

Partners

We work with a range of organisations to advocate for the sector, run campaigns, to develop the skills of our members and build successful careers. By working in partnership we are growing our voice, increasing our influence and reaching new audiences.






PARTNERS

International

CILIP believes that we are part of a global profession, united by our common values and skills. As the UK library and information association, we are committed to playing an active and engaged role in the international community.






INTERNATIONAL

People

Meet our governing board and staff members.






PEOPLE

Work for CILIP

Stay abreast of current thinking and professional practices across the profession with our in-depth, evidence-based and sector relevant research papers.






VACANCIES