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NEWS 5 Changing Lives


CILIP’s equality, diversity and inclusion networks will be hosting a series of seminars over the coming months, kicking off with an event from the LGBTQ+ network in July.


6 Get CPD fit this summer Join CILIP’s Summer of CPD, with events and training and online activities to keep your professional development on track.


7 Libraries through the lens The Library of the University of Basel’s German language department provides the backdrop for this month’s Libraries through the lens.


8 Shared service hub Redevelopment of Worthing Library brings new services under one roof for a new community hub.


9 Appreticeships first The world’s first cohort on a new library, information and archives apprenticeship leading a new route into the profession.


10 Data fighting fraud Data analytics firm sees big rise in its anti-money laundering software as organisations look to fight financial crime.


34 Ben White


Co-founder of KnowledgeRights 21, Ben White calls for a fair policy for eBooks, digital lending and research.


IN DEPTH


30 Cover Medal winners The winners of this year’s CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals, and Shadowers’ Choice awards are revealed.


Ben White, on eLending barriers and the impact on research and innovation. Page 34


11 IP Centres expansion The British Library’s business & IP centres will see a big expansion with plans for more another 100 regional centres.


12 Scottish library heroes SLIC launches a new award to celebrate the best of innovation in Scottish libraries.


13 Libraries Week Time to start thinking about events for this year’s Libraries Week.


14 News Feature: Single Digital Presence


Find out the latest on funding plans for the Single Digital Presence project.


INTERVIEW


16 Dr Andrew Cox Dr Andrew Cox, author of CILIP’s Research Report into AI, on why the profession needs to engage with the technology now.


20 Sue Lacey Bryant National Lead for NHS Knowledge and Library Services Sue Lacey Bryant on clinical support and innovation.


World’s first - Level 3 LIAS Appren- tice, Zeba Qayyum. Page 9


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26 Morag Clarkson and Catherine McClaren Co-Chairs of CILIP’s new Disability Network discuss the aims of the new group ahead of its July launch.


June 2021


38 President’s Musings CILIP President Paul Corney talks to Mike Wall about changing roles and relocating to New Zealand in the middle of a gloabl pandemic.


44 PKSB in action HEE’s Dom Gilroy Chair of CILIP’s Sector Development Comittee Kate Robinson look at the practical impact of the new PKSB in the health sector.


COMMENT 56 Mediawatching


Swallows and Amazons on the Russian Border.


PEOPLE 47 People News


Professional Registration.


54 Obituaries Marie Ann Davis-Howes, Carl Earl, Christine Hogg, Ian Jamieson, Barbara Roe and Tabor.


INSIGHT


15 Building Collections Thinking about the social impact of collections with Paul Howarth.


24 President’s View CILIP President Paul Corney.


32 Designing Libraries David Lindley asks what libraries can learn from retail as people embrace the physical and digital.


42 Apprentices


Hannah Armitage and Ambreen Aziz share their experiences of opening up for the first time.


46 Future Technology Martin Hamilton on getting to grips with AI.


48 RPG Focus


Alan Cooper looks at using insights from data to plan ahead.


50 Book Reviews The latest titles from your sector.


55 Schools Elizabeth Hutchinson reflects on her professional journey with FOSIL over the last year.


With beaches like these, the difficulties of emigrating during a global pandemic are worth it in the end for Mike Wall. Page 38


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