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NEWS 5 Art online


A series of letters highlighting the loss of public libraries has been transformed into an online art project.


6 Meet the President CILIP’s new President Kate Robinson sets out her plans for the year ahead.


7 Libraries through the lens A former Swiss diesel engine factory provides the home for the Library of the Zürich University of Applied Sciences.


8 Conference and Expo Details of the first confirmed keynote speaker at this summer’s CILIP Conference and Expo in Liverpool are revealed.


9 Self-starters rewarded Young librarians from North Yorkshire’s library service pick up an award for helping to re-shape services.


10 Sustainable steps Information Professional moves to a sustainable paper wrap to help cut waste and reduce the impact on the environment.


11 New Year Honours Figures from across the library and information sector recognised in the New Year Honours list.


Matthew Lawson on Middlesex University library’s mental health and wellbeing support. Page 22


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future, with information leaders spearheading a digital transformation in the workplace.


28 A place to talk Ian Rodwell looks to liminal spaces as the hub of workplace communication and asks how can we find those spaces in a hybrid world.


32 MILA launch plans The Media and Information Lit- eracy Alliance launched last year, and Stéphane Goldstein explains why the time is right for partners to work together.


35 Hospice libraries Antony Porter shares his per- sonal experiences of working in hospice libraries.


12 Green Library funding CILIP to lead the way on programme to help libraries reduce their carbon footprint with the launch of ACE-backed Green Libraries programme.


13 On the road


A celebration of Scotland’s mobile library network.


14 Family friendly


The University of Hull’s library team create a family-friendly space for students and their children.


15 News Feature: Digital discourse


Will the positive message about digital lending during the pandemic have a long-lasting impact on physical services?


INTERVIEW


22 Matthew Lawson Middlesex University’s Director, Library and Student Support, Matthew Lawson explains the steps being taken to support students’ mental health and wellbeing.


IN DEPTH


The University of Hull’s family friendly initiative. Page 14


4 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL


18 Cover We Are CILIP Learn how CILIP’s new five-year action plan will support the professional community into a sustainable and equitable


January-February 2022


36 Fellowship evidence Andrew Shenton looks at how impact and reach can be suc- cessfully captured as part of submissions for Professional Registration’s highest award – Fellowship.


40 Get copyright right Ahead of May’s Copyright Con- ference, Naomi Korn looks at why copyright remains a central theme for information professionals everywhere.


COMMENT


56 Mediawatching Pack it in.


PEOPLE 52 Obituaries


Harry Clark, Morris Garratt, Grace Hallworth, Diane Rowland, Charles and Mary Toase.


55 People News Professional Registration. INSIGHT


16 President’s View CILIP President Kate Robinson.


21 New Disability Network Launching the new column with Catherine McClaren and Morag Clarkson..


25 LGBTQ+ Network Ash Green shares ideas on how to support LGBTQ+ staff.


26 New Health Libraries Seventy five years of HLG.


39Apprentices Festive experience.


42 Scripturient


Exformation – what we leave out. 46 Schools


Sarah Pavey on community goals.


48 RPG Focus Ian Orton on beating loneliness. 50 Book Reviews


The latest titles from your sector. We are CILIP – a five year action plan shaping the profession’s future. Page 18


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