CONTENTS NEWS
5 The world comes to London
CILIP’s successful bid to host the centenary celebration of IFLA’s WLIC in London will see information professionals from across the globe descend on London in 2027.
6 Committee call-out CILIP’s new Intellectual Freedom Committee is set to begin it’s search for members to help set the agenda.
7 Libraries through the lens The latest instalment takes us to the library of Brandenburgische Technische Universität Cottbus, Germany.
8 Cover Committed to sustainability The Green Libraries Conference and Green Libraries Week mark the annual highlight of CILIP’s sustainability programmes.
9 Digital future for Information Professional A new chapter for Information Professional with a move to fully digital access for 2026.
10&11 Designing Libraries: Cultural regeneration Designing Libraries Director Ayub Khan looks at library regeneration as a catalyst for cultural improvement.
12 News feature: Future Skills for Leaders Find out what CILIP’s new Future Skills for Leaders training has to offer and how you can take part.
benefits ofnewinvestment and a mature partnership.
32 Special interest A look at some of CILIP’s Special Interest Groups.
38 NHS sustainability toolkit
Lucy Gilham explains how a sustainability toolkit is deliv- ering results in the NHS.
Patrick Malone on democracy in libraries. Page 41
INTERVIEW
41 Patrick Malone We talk to Patrick Malone, Project Manager at GLL, about how libraries can be democracy hubs for local communities.
IN DEPTH
15 Your CILIP, your vote Elections are set to take place for CILIP’s Board of Trustees and next year’s Vice President. Hear from the candidates and have your say.
20 Member value How to make the most of your CILIP membership and a look at the year ahead.
24 International collaboration
Sue Williamson explores how the British Library’s International Library Leaders Programme is forging global connections.
28 Investment reaps rewards
The London Borough of Bromley is reaping the
46 Creative provision for SEND Marissa Gisbourne on developing services and sessions for SEND pupils.
51 Midlands network David Byrne looks back at the inception of the new Midlands Regional Network.
COMMENT
64 Mediawatching Wilde about libraries.
COMMUNITY 56 Professional Registration journey Alison Bullbeck on KM Fellowship.
58 Professional Registration
Who has joined CILIP’s professional register.
60 Obituaries Bob Gann, Brian Kingsmill, Doug Veal and Margaret Wilson.
62 What’s on CILIP training andevents guide.
INSIGHT
14 President’s View Sue Lacey Bryant. 19 K&IM
Killing off vampire data. 23 Health
A new launchpad for early years professionals.
26 Scripturient Digital emulation and art.
37 Disability Network Hepful language.
44 LGBTQ+ Network Cats in costumes. 50 SLG
Public/school collaboration.
54 Books Latest reviews 55 UKeiG
History and future. 59 RPG
Improving services for SEND settings. Pages 46 4 INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL Unconference uncovered. Winter 2025
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