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www.cilip.org.uk/WeAreCILIP NEWS
5 Safe and inclusive A new guide to help library staff create safe and inclusive spaces, while providing access to potentially controversial materials is set to be released next month.
6 Billions in value Research from Libraries Connected East has found that public libraries in England are adding and creating billions of pounds worth of public value from their services and activities.
7 Libraries through the lens Photographer and librarian Thomas Guignard looks at how Helsinki is mixing the old with the new.
8 Knowledge share CILIP partner organisations representing employers, education, and suppliers came together for a knowledge sharing event on how AI is being utilised across sectors.
9 Get set for a Green Libraries Week Preparations are under way for the annual autumn celebration of libraries and information services, and this year’s theme focuses on the environment.
9 Tech time Save the date for CILIP’s brand new tech event, Libraries
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Luke Burton looks at how support is changing and why Arts Council is looking to the future through strategic horizon scanning.
IN DEPTH
14 We Are CILIP: CILIP 125 Cover A year of celebration to mark CILIP’s Royal Charter anniversary looks to the next generation of leaders with the CILIP 125 list.
16 Libraries Rewired
Marlène Rak and shares her Conference experience. Page 24
Rewired, which will be taking place later this year.
10 Presidential support Former US President Barack Obama has sent a passionate letter of support to the country’s library staff, thanks them for fighting censorship and providing safe spaces for debate.
11 Great School Libraries MP Margaret Greenwood and former Poet Laureate Michael Rosen joined together to help promote the value of a great school library to MPs and Peers.
12 Digital skills A new report has urged the government to harness the work libraries are doing to deliver digital skills training and use the network to help ensure more people can learn how to use new technology.
INTERVIEW
18 Graeme Boyd School librarian Graeme Boyd looks at how international schools can provide a whole new world of opportunity thanks to in-demand skills and qualifications from the UK.
32 Luke Burton Great School Libraries. Page 11 4 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL DIGITAL
Arts Council England’s recently appointed Director, Libraries,
Graeme Boyd offers an international perspective. Page 18 July-August 2023
Plan ahead for a brand new con- ference in the calendar as CILIP launches its tech-focused event, Libraries Rewired.
24 New Voices: Marlène Rak CILIP Conference featured it’s New Voices, New Ideas strand for the second year and we hear from Marlène Rak about her experi- ence.
28 New Voices: Sarah Simpson
Sarah Simpson shares her terror and delight at being part of this year’s New Voices, New Ideas strand at CILIP Conference.
COMMENT 52 Mediawatching
The Benidorm towel principle transfers to libraries.
INSIGHT
13 President’s View John Trevor-Allen on his Conference highlights.
22 Disability Network Morag Clarkson and Carol Smith on allyship in the workplace.
26 School Libraries Group Mary-Rose Grieve updates us on the Great School Libraries Campaign, including this month’s event at Portcullis House.
27 LGBTQ+ Network Kirsten Elliot asks how we can incorporate gender identity into the LMS.
30 Scripturient
Matt Finch talks to Alex Roberts about the perils of planning ahead.
36 RPG Focus
Ian Orton hears from group member Ninez Piezas-Jerbi about what she gets out of RPG.
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