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CILIP: The Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals

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CILIP is the UK's library and information association. We work to improve services, develop our members' expertise and champion the sector.

We are the only independent voice for the UK's information profession.
We are guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services,
and by being a charity to act in the public good.
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Mentor of the Year Award 2025

Announcing joint-winners of the CILIP Mentor of the Year Award 2025

Announcing joint-winners of the CILIP Mentor of the Year Award 2025
14 October 2025

Honorary Fellows and Presidential Citations

CILIP announces 2025 Honorary Fellowships and Presidential Citations

Celebrating excellence across the library and information profession
14 October 2025

Digital transformation in higher education libraries

Approaching digital transformation in higher education libraries

Jisc is working with academic libraries in higher education to develop a library centric view on its digital transformation framework.
6 October 2025

Featured events, training and conferences

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Two-part online workshop covering core copyright principles and practical scenarios.

Online | 14 and 21 October 2025

Green Libraries Conference

Keynotes, panels, and sessions on sustainability in libraries across sectors.

London | 27 October 2025

CILIP AGM 2025

CILIP AGM

Members' annual meeting covering governance, reports, and motions.

Online | 14 October 2025

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