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NEWS 5 Member Fest


Build connections and find out how CILIP’s networks are helping to deliver a wide variety activity and support for members.


6 New library award A new award has been launched to recognise the positive impact that public libraries and services have on their communities.


7 Libraries through the lens The latest column from Thomas Guignard looks at a post-industrial re-imagining of a French foundry.


8 Creative recognition Libraries Connected issues a call for better recognition of the role libraries play in supporting the UK’s multi- billion pound creative industries.


9 Closure reality check The BBC looks at the impact of public library closures and cuts, amid research that shows over 180 closed or handed to volunteers since 2016.


10 and 11 CILIP Elections Find out how you could be part of CILIP’s Trustee and


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24 Celebrating difference Caroline Ball looks at how the newly created Neurodiverse Library and Information Staff Network is supporting staff and enabling them to reach their potential.


28 A healthy network Lesley Allen focuses on the benefits of community and net- works as she reviews this year’s CILIP Health Library Group Conference.


Apprentice Red Tanner shares their experience. Page 37


Presidential teams, helping to shape future direction and support members.


12 and 13 Spellow Library Report


A special news feature looking at how staff implemented and adapted emergency planning in the wake of rioting and an arson attack, helping the community unite and begin the healing process.


INTERVIEW


30 Janine Weightman Janine Weightman shares insights of how to build KM support in organisations that are unaware of the benefits.


IN DEPTH


15 First impressions count CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn looks back on an eventful first 100 days that has included conferences, meeting mem- bers and a new government.


18 Bursary support There are a range of bursa- ries available to help CILIP members attend events, and here Amy Austin shares her experience of this year’s CILIP Conference.


Denise Jones. Page 12 4 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL


20 Ulster transformation Janet Peden explores the role of a transformed library service in uniting a multi-site university, bringing benefits for staff and students.


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34 New ideas, new thinking King’s College London’s Sally Brock on why and how the university library turned to apprenticeships, and the value of new experiences they can bring to the workplace.


37 My Apprenticeship: Red Tanner


King’s College London’s first library apprentice Red Tanner shares their experience.


38 Tackling disinformation In the wake of riots fuelled by mis and disinformation, MILA’s Stephane Goldstein looks at what it could mean for critical thinking teaching in schools.


42 Get ready for Rewired Start planning for this year’s Rewired Conference.


43 Cover Sustainable services


Your chance to be part of this


year’s Green Libraries Week and Conference.


COMMENT


52 Mediawatching Activism and passed cats.


PEOPLE 49 Professional Registration


50 Obituaries


Richard Highwood, Norman Roberts and Keith Wilson..


INSIGHT 14 President’s View


CILIP President Sue Williamson. 27 UKeiG


Gary Horrocks looks forward to Rewired with a look at last year’s conference.


33 Health Libraries Dr Maria Grant shares more advice on peer review.


41 SLG


Nick Cavender gives practical advice on tackling misinformation.


46 RPG Focus Ian Orton with a regular update from CILIP’s RPG.


48 Book Reviews The latest titles from your sector. Delivering change across multiple sites. Page 20


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