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Get set for a summer of conferences
THIS year’s CILIP Conference season will be kicking off in spring and moving into summer. CILIP Conference takes place on 2-3 July, CILIP Scotland Conference precedes it on 2-3 June, and CILIP Ireland’s joint conference with the Library Association of Ireland kicks things off with a two-day event on 10 and 11 April, with the theme ‘Shining Lights’ (
https://conference.libraryassociation.ie). The Conferences bring information professionals from all sectors together to share knowledge, expertise and ideas. This year’s CILIP Conference returns to Birmingham in
July, and the first of this year’s keynote speakers has been revealed as author and poet Michael Rosen. Delivering a “North Star” theme of Asserting our ethical principles and leading through change, the programme will look at how information professions can position them- selves as key enablers of positive and sustainable growth. The skills and knowledge within the profession can power stronger communities, innovation, cultural excellence and economic growth as well as improved health outcomes and social mobility. CILIP Conference 2025 is about harnessing those skills and delivering sustainable change through the prism ethics and values, creating a society that is not only more prosperous, but also fairer and more equitable. Conference organiser Louise Greener said: “CILIP Confer-
ence 2025 will explore our ‘North Star’ ethical principles in the context of how we navigate this time of great challenge and opportunity, and examine how we – as trusted informa- tion professionals – can exert our influence; demonstrate our impact; and position our sector’s expertise to secure our seat at the top table – whether that be at an organisational, local, national or international level.” Fast paced changes to technology, a new political land- scape – both home and abroad, and a focus on economic growth are creating new challenges for society. But they also bring new opportunities to shape a better future. CILIP Conference 2025 will look at how those working
in the library, Information and knowledge sectors can best use their talents within this changing landscape. Sessions will equip delegates with the skills to influence change and demonstrate impact. Key topics that will be covered during the two-day confer- ence include:
l digital inclusion l AI literacy and critical thinking about new tools; l if we really mean ‘yes’? Big Tech, data literacy and consent;
l the latest developments in AI, copyright, and licensing, includ- ing how we balance creators’, innovators, and tax-payers’ rights; l AI governance.
The programme features workshops, professional devel- opment and skills training, plus networking opportunities with delegates from all sectors and a range of supplier Find out more about this year’s conference at
www.cilipcon-
ference.org.uk
CILIP Scotland Conference 2025 The CILIPS Conference will be taking place in Dundee on 2 and 3 June, with the theme of Connecting and Preserving
Spring 2025
Communities led by the CILIPS President Dr David McMenemy. The programme has filled up quickly and features lots of engaging content, covering a range of sectors. This year’s event will be opened by CILIP CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn and the Scottish Library and Information Coun- cil CEO Alison Nolan talking about how libraries change lives all across the UK. Also joining on Day One will be Professor Paul Gooding whose work focuses on evaluating the impact of digi- tal library collections on institutions and users, and how library and archival collections can be harnessed for innovative reuse. And rounding the day off will be award winning audiobook narrator Rosalyn Landor and audiobook director David Jack- son Young discussing the joy of audiobooks in libraries. Day Two’s keynotes include National Librarian of Scotland Amina Shah in conversation with popular Scottish crime writer and playwright Denise Mina to mark the NLS centenary this year. And joining them will be Dr Elizabeth Williams, Asso- ciate Director of Library Academic Support at The University of Edinburgh and Professor Steven Buchanan, Professor of Human Information Behaviour at the University of Stirling. The rest of the day one programme includes the social i mpact
and articulating the value of libraries, civic and climate literacy, prison libraries, health libraries and generative AI. Day two also features the Western Isles libraries, alternative formats, com- munity walking, FE libraries, legal resources, zine-making, government libraries sustainability and much more. On top of this CILIPS will have the usual competitions, newbie network- ing and a special podcast being produced during the event. Bookings are open now with an earlybird rate for all CILIP and CILIPS Members at
www.cilips.org.uk/cilips25.
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CILIP Conference 2025 will explore our ‘North Star’ ethical principles in the context of how we navigate this time of great challenge and opportunity, and examine how we – as trusted information professionals – can exert our influence.
– Louise Greener INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL 5
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