information and data and shares our belief in their power to change lives.” And while the new action plan looks to the future, it is also rooted in CILIP’s core values as set out in the Royal Char- ter. CILIP is the only chartered body in the world that is dedicated to uniting, supporting and advocating for informa- tion professionals and librarians in all sectors. The Royal Charter enshrines the values and aims of CILIP, stating: “The objects of the institute shall be to work for the benefit of the public to pro- mote education and knowledge through the establishment and development of libraries and information services and to advance information science (being the science and practice of the collec- tion, collation, evaluation, ad organised dissemination of information)”. The charter was first granted in 1898, but revised in 2012. The new We are CILIP action plan builds on those stated aims with a new Vision, Mission and Values to lead the profession into the 2030s.
Four pillars to success We are CILIP identifies four key contexts that will shape the profession over the next five years – Sustainability, Leadership, Equity & Social Justice and Digital Transformation. Each element
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brings its own opportunities for the pro- fession, services and users – and crucially each element supports the others. Each can be embedded in an individual’s profession- al life and standards, and helps to build a sustainable future for the information, knowledge and library sectors.
Sustainability – Our members will help their users, communities and organisations create a more sus- tainable world by making informed decisions an being accountable for the use of resources.
The profession has a role to play in helping to reduce the negative impact on the environment – both in the workplace and through the communities they serve. Many libraries and information services are already looking at the steps they can take to deliver a more sustainable future. We are CILIP will allow services from across the profession to share ideas, discover best-practice and to put plans in place to support their communities. CILIP will also be delivering a range of activity to support libraries, includ- ing the CILIPS go Green campaign in Scotland and a new Arts Council Funded Green Libraries Initiative that “aims to reduce the carbon footprint of library assets including books, buildings and vehicles, enabling libraries to help their
users engage with environmental issues, and position libraries at the heart of local environmental programmes.” (Find out more on p. 12)
Digital transformation – our members will help their users, communities and organisations to harness the positive potential of new and disruptive technologies including AI, machine learning, automation and robotics while minimising the risks.
The impact of new technology on the profession will continue to grow. AI, machine learning and automation are already with us and they continue to develop at a pace. These technologies can be valuable tools, but they are not without risk. Emma Adamson, Director of Learning Services at the University of South Wales, says there is a space for the profession to bridge the gap between the technology and users, saying: “As ethical information professionals it is empower- ing that we can provide the leadership and expertise to equip and enable our commu- nities to interpret information, discover new content and develop knowledge, to be better connected and part of a digitally fluent and enriched world.”
CILIP has already worked with partners to deliver valuable insight into how digital
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