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5 Carnegie judges call The Yoto Carnegies are on the lookout for new judges. Find out more and see if you could be part of the UK’s best-loved children’s book awards.


6 Research pilots Libraries and archives have been selected for funding pilots to help research projects connect with local communities.


7 Libraries through the lens Photographer and librarian Thomas Guignard takes us to the Institut Canadien de Québec his latest library picture.


8 Cover Library of the Year A new library in Barcelona has been named as the 2023 Library of the Year, impressing judges with its design and connection to its neighbourhood.


9 Green gathering Join CILIP Scotland as it helps mark Scotland’s annual Climate Week and find out how library services are contributing to the green agenda .


10 Open access growth MIT Press reports growing participation in its Direct to Open programme as more libraries sign up.


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benefits of coding in an evolving digital landscape.


24 Green Libraries Week Your chance to get involved with this year’s Libraries Week celebration, focusing on the environment and sustainability.


31 Accredited Courses Find out more about accredited LIS courses, and why it makes sense to choose one of CILIP’s Learning Partners.


UCL LIS Student Oona Ylinen. Page 34


11 Lending fight continues The Internet Archive lodges an appeal in its continued fight to secure controlled digital lending agreements.


12 AI workers bill proposal The TUC is setting out plans for a new bill to protect workers rights when it comes to the use of AI tools.


INTERVIEW


26 Luke Burton Director, Libraries at Arts Council England, Luke Burton talks to Information Professional about his role and the relationship between libraries Arts Council.


IN DEPTH


14 We Are CILIP: Safe and inclusive


Rob Green looks at how new guidance is set to help library staff make the right decisions on how to create safe and inclusive services.


16 Libraries Rewired CILIP’s new digital focused conference is set to take place in November. Find out more and read Q&A with Libraries Hacked founder Dave Rowe


Libraries rewired. Page 16 4 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL


20 Skills development Dave Nicholls and Tom Hudson offer share their upskilling experience as they embrace the


September 2023


32 The right choice Our guide to making sure you pick the right course for you.


34 Course experience Part-time LIS student at UCL, Oona Ylinen shares her experi- ence of studying and working.


36 Learning at distance Jimi Mitchell looks back at his time as a distance learner with Robert Gordon University.


38 Course listings


All CILIP-accredited courses in one place.


42 Heythrop Library


Head Librarian Clemens Gresser looks at the special library’s history and unique collection.


COMMENT


52 Mediawatching Pie in the sky faces legal challenge.


PEOPLE


48 Obituaries Pauline Hibbert, Eileen Hooingdale and Andrew Hutchinson.


51 Professional Registration


INSIGHT 13 President’s View


John Trevor-Allen looks ahead to Green Libraries Week.


19 UKeiG


Gary Horrocks has tips on how to survive and thrive with AI.


30 Building Collections Paul Howarth looks at a pilot scheme to reduce plastic use in the library.


40 School Libraries Group Sarah Pavey suggests schools should be using their librarians to help students bridge the gap to HE study.


44 RPG Focus


Ian Orton has the latest news and events from CILIP RPG.


46 Book Reviews The latest titles from your sector.


50 Apprenticeship stories Tom Saye, Library Assistant at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust shares his apprenticeship story.


Take part in this year’s Green Libraries Week. Page 24


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