www.cilip.org.uk/empoweringimpact ‘‘ T little easier for others.
What that support looks and feels like changes, but the impact it can have is always welcome. In this issue of Information Professional, there are plenty of examples of how collaboration, partnerships and peer support is built into our professional networks. The library and information professions are facing unprecedented challenges – from cuts in funding and resources to questions over how we plan for a future dominated by big tech and a workforce that is losing experience. Of course, not every challenge is entirely problematic and there are opportunities allied to the challenges. Innovation, new ways of working and thinking, and powerful technology at our fingertips.
One way to help make the most of opportunities while tackling challenges is by recognising where our interests align and supporting each other to achieve shared goals. The library sector has its fare share of opportunities to work with partners. CILIP, in particular is well- placed to be part of these alliances – it is the only independent body that has a remit across all library and information sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Our members are active in health, legal, corporate, FE, schools, universities, public and many more specialist settings. They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table.
That broad membership and remit is one reason why Google chose to partner with CILIP to deliver its Super Searchers programme. Our values and ethics were another reason. This partnership demonstrates that CILIP’s network can be part of something much bigger, while retaining our core values and turning challenge into opportunity.
Elsewhere CILIP is working with colleagues from Arts Council England, Libraries Rising and Libraries Connected on a new workforce strategy that will bring new ideas and a collaborative approach to one of the sectors biggest current challenges. Uniquely, CILIP will
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One way to help make the most of opportunities while tackling challenges is by recognising where our interests align and supporting each other to achieve shared goals.
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HERE ARE times when we could all use a little extra support. Whether in our personal lives or in our work. And equally there are times when we can offer that support to help make life a
be able to take learning from this partnership to other sectors that we represent. Another opportunity to deliver impact of our wider network, thanks to a collaborative approach.
CILIP’s work on a Green Libraries movement continues to build on existing partnerships, with three new library services joining a National Lottery funded programme of Green Library Hubs.
The recent Designing Libraries Conference was an opportunity to share knowledge, practical advice and inspiration to an audience that represented all sectors. And CILIP’s newly re-launched accreditation programme for learning suppliers is an example of how collaboration can bring improvement. There is no one size fits all for partnership and collaborative working, but in a world of challenge and opportunity CILIP is demonstrating that it can be an effective partner in delivering positive impact. We shouldn’t be surprised that CILIP is adept at this partnership working – after all, our members also know a thing or two about collaboration, support and building strong alliances.
International collaboration is helping to shrink the world, and with CILIP hosting next year’s World Library and Information Congress in London next year, it is good to know that our members already have an international outlook. Janet Peden, Director of Library Services and University Librarian at Ulster University, talks about an international effort to support the University of Mosul as it rebuilt its library following its destruction by ISIS militants. Viv Hill reaches across the Atlantic to speak to Jamie LaRue about what we in the UK can learn from our American counterparts when it comes to censorship. And Lesley Pitman looks at how CILIP’s International Library and Information Group continues to support colleagues around the world.
From grass roots perspective, Kimberly Bryce talks about how CILIP members are supporting each other through Professional Registration through an organised Chartership club at Glasgow Caledonian University (thanks to support from senior management for the initiative), which neatly brings us back to CILIP’s continued work to support and develop a new generation of library and information professionals and leaders.
June-July 2026
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