National Year of Reading – How Youth Libraries can support your Special Interest Group This session will provide an overview of the range of resources and training provided by YLG. and will include an examination of fiction and non-fiction texts, including picture books, graphic novels, middle grade and young adult books. Speakers will also share examples of working practice in sharing non-traditional texts with harder to reach audiences of all ages and reading abili- ties, boosting literacy, wellbeing and engagement with reading. l 12.30pm – 1.30pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF26NYR


Shakespeare’s Coming Home | Midlands Social An in-person networking event including lunch, a panel discus- sion on the challenges and opportunities of working in different sectors and a visit to the Shakespeare Room and the Birming- ham Midland Institute Library.


l 10.00am – 3.00pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2619


Connecting in with your organisation and making an impact


In this session we will explore the importance of aligning your skills and your service to the wider organisation’s aims and objectives. Hear from a panel of service leaders on how they have created an impact in their organisations, clearly demon- strating the value of their skills and that of their team.


l 3.00pm – 4.00pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2620


Beyond the School doors: preparing your students for the University or College


Attend this drop-in session run by The School Libraries Group (SLG) which aims to help school librarians to better prepare their students for University or College libraries.


l 4.30pm – 5.30pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2621 Yorkshire & Humberside Social


Join the Yorkshire & Humber network for an evening of drinks, nibbles and games at atmospheric pub The Trembling Madness in York. We’ve hired a cosy private room and there will be plenty of opportunity to chat and meet friends old and new.


l 6.30pm – 9.00pm; York https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2623 48 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL


Friday 6 March 2026 Apprenticeships, the EPA and beyond


In this session we will present an overview of apprenticeships for the sector, highlight best practice when considering the assess- ment phase and look at the next steps you can take to develop your career once you have completed the apprenticeship. l 11.00am – 12.00pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2624


Cultivating a Research Mindset: Practical Strategies for Library Practitioners


This session presents an overview of the library and informa- tion research group and its activities. Then, using an interactive workshop approach, participants will explore the concepts of research and evidence in relation to library practice; examine barriers to applying research and undertaking research within a library practice session, and discuss potential solutions to under- taking research in library practice. l 12.30pm – 1.30pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2625


Designing Better Search: Usability Lessons for Information Retrieval


Search is central to how we discover, evaluate, and use informa- tion – yet many systems still fall short of supporting real user needs. This session explores search not only as a technical function but as a human–computer interaction challenge. l 12.30pm – 1.30pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2626


CILIP Cymru Wales Cinio a Dysgu Cymdeithasol / Lunch and Learn Social


Join CILIP Cymru Wales for an inspiring and informative lunch- time networking event, where we’ll hear from a panel of profes- sionals across public, health and university libraries about how being a CILIP member has helped them in their career pathway. l 12.30pm – 2.00pm; Bangor https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2627


Promoting wellbeing thorough Local Studies Increasing evidence shows the positive impact of libraries and heritage, including Local Studies, Archives and museums activity, for wellbeing on a personal level and for communities. This session will include a key note speaker and opportunities to discuss and share examples with other Local Studies practition- ers delivering wellbeing activities. l 1.00pm – 2.00pm; Online via Zoom https://tinyurl.com/CILIPMF2628 IP


February-March 2026


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