New Voices, Big Ideas Binni Brynolf, Digital Resources Librarian, at The Royal Institute of International Affairs, will be hosting this spotlight session for new voices. The ses- sion is an opportunity for people new to conference speaking to share their ideas on the theme of “What is sustainability”. Six speakers will be invited to present a lightning talk to conference, and applica- tions are open now.
The aim is to identify emerging voices in the profession and to share new and thought-provoking perspectives. The six speakers selected for session will each have five minutes to discuss their Big Idea, with an opportunity to answer questions. Anyone interested in speaking in the sessions should send a video or short statement introducing themselves and explaining what they want to talk about and why. Entries are open until 2 May and should be sent to
events@cilip.org. uk, marked Lightning Talks Applica- tion. CILIP is particularly keen to hear from people who have never spoken at a conference before, and are looking for a representative group of speakers bringing a broad variety of perspectives and experience to these lightning talks. Those chosen will receive a free delegate place for the day.
Professor Jacqueline McGlade. Sayf Al Ashqar.
Keynotes for 2022 Three keynotes have now been confirmed, with Sayf Al Ashqar, Krystal Vittles and Professor Jacqueline McGlade all joining this year’s Conference and Expo. Sayf Al Ashqar is Secretary General of
Libraries at Iraq’s University of Mosul. In 2014 the library at the University of Mosul was destroyed by Islamic State (IS) fighters, who burnt it to the ground after occupying the Iraqi city. The library re-opened in February of this year and Dr Sayf Al Ashqar will explain how staff have resurrected the library, reflecting a new hope for the city after IS forces were forced out of the city. (See p.10 for more on the re-opening). Professor Jacqueline McGlade is Professor of Natural Prosperity, Sustainable
Development and Knowledge Systems at UCL. Her research focuses on sustainability and environmental impact and how data and knowledge systems can be used to deliver climate change actions that help the planet and provide prosperity for all. Krystal Vittles is Deputy Chief Exec- utive Officer at Suffolk Libraries. She will be looking ahead to the post-Covid future, and how services can focus on recovery and growth in a new era of relevance and visibility for libraries. IP
l To book a place and find out more (including any changes to the pro- gramme) visit
www.cilipconference.org.uk
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