Change Lives on both sides of the border, sharing a wealth of evidence on how libraries can tackle some of society’s biggest challenges, whilst also creating or supporting growth. Later in the day, Professor Paul Gooding talked us through the importance of slow AI principles and eliciting community engagement for this. Day two delegates enjoyed keynotes from Dr Elizabeth Williams, University of Edinburgh, and Professor Steven Buchanan, University of Stirling. Elizabeth talked the audience through her library career as well as focussing on how her service is connecting communities today in an inspiring half hour. This was followed by Steven discussing the under-acknowl- edged yet essential role that libraries can play in tackling information poverty, a growing challenge that runs parallel to and often exacerbates material deprivation. Another highlight was the re-launch of the Green Libraries Scotland Grant Fund (apply by 4 pm on 11 July at
www.cilips.org. uk/gl-grant), generously sponsored by long- time Green Libraries supporters and sig- natories of the Green Libraries Manifesto, Better World Books. This year’s fund offers grants of up to £2,500 to libraries of all sectors in Scotland for projects that demonstrate and support the link between literacy and sustainability.
CILIPS particularly welcome applica- tions from library services with little or no prior experience of applying to similar grant funds, and we are inviting our mem- bers to think collaboratively: whilst the application must be led by a library ser- vice, they may choose to work with local environmental organisations, community groups or similar stakeholders who care about library-led environmental action. y. As Ginger K. Patton-Schmitt, EVP,
General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of Better World Books, told us: “Sustainabil- ity and literacy tenets drive Better World Books. We are delighted to collaborate with the mission-aligned endeavour,
Rewired 2025
A talk being given on the Gypsy Roma Traveller History Month which occurs during the month of June.
CILIPS Presidential Award being awarded to Scots poet Len Pennie and the Student Award to Nella McNicoll, presented by current CILIPS President Dr David McMenemy.
CILIP in Scotland’s Green Libraries Grant Fund for 2025. The CILIPS initiative is a powerful platform for libraries in Scotland to serve as catalysts of environmental change and as promoters of literacy.” The launch of the fund complemented a range of new and recycled sustaina- bility steps taken by the CILIPS team throughout our two days in Dundee, helping to ensure that the conference was as environmental as it was inspirational. From the return of our popular eco-cup competition with prizes including a green- themed Facet title, a coffee voucher and a free place at our Green Libraries Week Carbon Literacy for Libraries training, to 10 per cent off tickets to the nearby V&A Dundee’s ‘Garden Futures: Designing with Nature’ exhibition, as well as the
return of our digital conference pro- gramme, locally-sourced vegetarian menu, car-sharing scheme and sustainable ‘swag bag’ goodies (like our iconic library garden wildflower seeds!) CILIPS25 was the place to be for Green Champions in LIS. Equally in keeping with the ethics and
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