CEO, said: “What an opportunity to learn from colleagues around the world and to showcase our own good practice. We can’t wait to put together the National Committee focused on a welcoming event showcasing the very best of what we have to offer, from our profession as well as wider UK culture in all its rich diversity.” At the same time, 2027 will also mark the 150th anniversary of the Library Association – the forerunner to CILIP, and Louis said: “Building on our strengths developed since 1877, we are continuously improving how we empower our members to confidently lead change, to innovate, and to deliver excellent services in line with our values.”
Empowering impact
Most of CILIP’s work involves looking at good practice and the sustainability of the sectors our members work in. But CILIP also has to look at its own sustainability and how this can support the work we do. “At CILIP, we exist to support you,” Louis says,“We are uniquely able to con- nect, empower and champion the whole sector across the four Nations of the UK and beyond – including every person and organisation in it.”
And this is the aim of CILIP’s new 2026- 30 strategy: Empowering Impact. The process for developing the new strategy included consultations with members, which, alongside other mem- ber surveys, keeps CILIP up-to-date with where challenges lie.
The strategy includes a major invest- ment in digital systems to deliver a better experience and greater value to members and volunteers.
Advocacy
Activity that raised the profile of the profession this year included the chair of the Prisons Library Group giving evidence to a parliamentary committee, CILIP
CILIP members are entitled to 35 per cent off the cover price for all Facet titles .
supporting MP Jonathan Davies in a par- liamentary debate on the future of public libraries, and the inauguration of the Intellectual Freedom Committee, which is actively recruiting members now. We have also seen the announcement of the National Year of Reading by the Edu- cation Secretary and plans to put libraries in every primary school in the country by the Chancellor.
Over the coming year CILIP will maintain its advocacy role to influence governments, funders and employers on everything from ethical AI and good growth to digital inclu- sion and intellectual freedom. At a grassroots level, one of the foun- dations for CILIP’s strategic goal of empowering members is already in place, enabling members to be part of that advo- cacy work.
This is CILIP Connect, a toolkit aimed at anyone working in or with an interest in the information professions. Your voice counts and CILIP Connect enables you to be heard and contributes to a growing evidence base to demonstrate the work being done.
Find out more about the toolkit at www.
cilip.org.uk/CILIP-Connect.
Community
With more than 20 Special Interest Groups covering every aspect of the pro- fession (See p. 32), nine regional member networks, and the devolved nations there is something for everyone.
Special Interest groups can help you explore your own sector in more depth, provide opportunities to learn new skills through volunteering opportunities, or help you get an insight into a new area of interest
Regional Networks can help you unlock local help and advice and the CILIP’s devolved nations provide national advice, guidance and advocacy. See p. 51 to learn about CILIP’s newest network, a merger of the East and West Midlands Regional Network.
Green Libraries Conference 2025. Photo courtesy of Uma Verghese (CILIP)
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One of the goals of CILIP’s digital improvement work is to update online communities of our SIGs and Networks.
CILIP’s Public and Mobile Libraries Group (PMLG) piloted an online com- munity platform, providing an online network of support and advice. PMLG members can join the pilot today at https://
community.cilip.org.uk/login
Save in 2026
We understand that finances have been tight for many people and are keen to highlight where members can make savings.
l Committee and Board members are entitled to a 10 per cent discount on mem- bership fees;
l CILIP Membership fees can be partially offset through the Government Tax Relief scheme. The scheme allows members who pay their own fess to a professional body (including CILIP – listed on the govern- ment website as Library and Information Professionals, Chartered Institute of) to backdate claims for up to four years. Sim- ply complete form P87 (
https://tinyurl.com/ GOVP87), and return it to HMRC;
l save on books – all CILP members get 35 per cent off the cover price for all Facet titles. Visit
www.factepublishing.co.uk;
l free and discounted training and events for members like £110 off essential and advanced copyright training – find out what’s on offer at
www.cilip.org.uk/events.
l legal advice helpline to £80
l attend a selection of Member Network events at no cost
l 10 per cent off any recruitment advertising on CILIP’s job board, InformationProfessional-
Jobs.com
Stay in the loop
Make sure you stay in the loop by checking and updating your personal information and contact details in your member account area. You can also sign up to CILIP’s newsletter (
www.cilip.org.uk/CILIPmailinglistsignup) for the lat- est news, events and offers to help you make the most of your membership. Visit
www.cilip.
org.uk and log in to check your details are up to date. IP
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