EVENTS


www.cilip.org.uk/events


NOVEMBER FIND out what events, training and activities are coming up form CILIP and its Member Networks over the next


months. Events and training are part of CILIP’s wide package of member benefits, with many available free to mem- bers or at a reduced cost. Events are added all the time, so make sure you check www.cilip.org.uk/events to keep informed on what to expect.


CILIP Midlands Network Meeting


Hosted by CILIP Midlands 17 November 2025, 4pm to 5pm Online


CILIP Midlands Network meeting features­


for Library, Information and Knowledge Professionals with Jo­


­a­special­session­on Leadership­ ­Webb­(Leicester),­a­


self-employed library consultant and interim manager­with­extensive­experience­in­the­higher­ education­sector,­having­held­senior­roles­at­ universities­in­London­and­the­Midlands.­A­ former CILIP­Trustee and Visiting­­Fellow­at­the­ University­of­East­London,­Jo­holds­an MBA and­ a National­Teaching­Fellowship in­recognition­of­ her­outstanding­contributions­to­teaching­and­ learning­in­higher­education.


Contact:­David­Byrne­events.london@cilip.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/cilipmidnetworkl


The Future of Books and Reading: Book Week Scotland special


Hosted by CILIP in Scotland 17 November, 4pm to 5pm Online


Join­CILIP­Scotland­and­discover­how­library­ professionals can support more people of all ages­to­enjoy­the­empowering­and­enriching­ benefits­of­reading. In­this­webinar,­especially­for­Book­Week­ Scotland,­the­authors­of­The Future of Books and Reading­paper­(https://bit.ly/futureofbook- sandreading)­hope­to­discuss­five­themes­in­ relation to library professionals’ perspectives and­experiences,­to­better­understand­their­ interests­and­priorities­in­relation­to­the­ future­of­books­and­reading.


Contact:­Leah­Higgins,­Leah.higgins@cilips.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/futureofbooksandreading


CILIP MDG Practical Cataloguing Webinar 6: Regular Expressions


Hosted by Metadata and Discovery Group


20 November, 1pm to 2pm Online­via­MS­Teams


This­is­an­accessible­introduction­to­regu- lar­expressions,­designed­specifically­for­ librarians­and­metadata­professionals.­Topics­ covered­include:­what­regular­expressions­ are­and­why­they’re­useful­for­library­and­ metadata­work;­How­to­write­simple­regex­ patterns­to­match,­clean,­and­restructure­text­ and­also­practical­examples­of­regex­in­action,­ presented­by­Fran­Frenzel,­Metadata­Analyst­ in­the­Metadata­Team­at­LSE­Library.


Contact­Gail­Beadnell­events.mdg@cilip.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/mdgpractical


CILIP’s Library and Information Supplier Showcase (Manchester) Autumn 2025 – Delegates


Hosted by CILIP 21 November 2025 9am to 4pm


The­Midland­Hotel,­16­Peter­Street, Manchester,­M60­2DS


At­this­event­you­will­be­able­to­meet­with­ suppliers face to face and discover products and­services­for­your­organisation.­You­will­ have­time­for­in-depth­conversations­about­ your­requirements­and­build­rapport­with­ the­suppliers­so­that­they­understand­your­ specific­needs.­The­event­is­free­to­attend,­but­ we­do­ask­that­you­register.


Contact: Louise Greener events@cilip.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/suppliershowcase2025


Procurement Bootcamp. A CILIP Employer Partner Event


Hosted by CILIP Employer Partners ­post-event­drinks­from­4.30pm­to­


21­November­2025,­2.30pm-4.30pm­with­ optional­ 5.30pm


The­Midland­Hotel,­16­Peter­Street,­Manchester,­ M60­2DS


Effective­procurement­and­negotiation­is­a­ key­but­often­overlooked­leadership­skill.­This­


CILIP London: Tour of British Museum Anthropology Library & Research Centre


Hosted by CILIP London 15­January­2026­10am­to­11.30am


British­Museum­Anthropology­Library­&­Research­Centre,­ Great­Russell­Street,­London­WC1B­3DG


Presented­by­Dr­Dianne­Shepherd,­Senior­Librarian­in­Research,­ Archives,­and­Libraries­at­the­Anthropology­Library,­this­tour­ follows­the­reopening­of­the­Round­Reading­Room­to­the­ public­in­July­2024.­Archives­will­display­documents­that­show­ the­original­Round­Reading­Room’s­construction­as­the­first­ public­library­and­the­library­team­will­take­you­through­a­brief­ history­of­the­library­collection­and­the­library’s­current­remit­ and­management­of­the­library.


Contact:­Livia­Bartels­events.london@cilip.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/anthropologylibrary


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CILIP Members’ Fest Hosted by CILIP


2-6­March­2026­(various­times) Online­and­in­person­–­various­venues


Last­year’s­inaugural­Members’­Fest­was­a­huge­success.­The­festival­will­ once­again­offer­a­selection­of­online­trainings,­workshops­and­discussions­ (some­in-person­regional­events),­programmed­in­partnership­with­CILIP’s­ community­groups­and­networks.­Expect­online­sessions­exploring­ AI­literacy­across­library­sectors;­Making­metadata­practical;­Libraries’­ work­with­care-experienced­children­and­young­people;­and­the­Health­ misinformation­crisis. From­CILIP­HQ,­CILIP’s­new­five-year­strategy­will­be­ introduced;­special­Apprenticeships­session­to­demystify­the­EPA­process;­ and­offering­members­a­chance­to­connect­with­the­research­and­devel- opment­work­that­we­do. Our­regional­networks­will­be­hosting­some­ in-person­regional­meet-ups.


Register at: www.cilip.org.uk/page/MembersFest26_RegisterInterest Winter 2025


event­is­a­follow-up­to­one­of­the­most­popular­ sessions­at­the­CILIP­2025­Conference.­Con- ference­speakers,­James­Nock­of­HEFESTIS­ and­Anthony­Sinnott­of­the­University­of­York­ will­be­in­Manchester­to­reprise­their­talks­and­ to­participate­in­a­Q&A.­The­Bootcamp­also­ includes­Jenny­McNally,­Shared­LMS­Business­ Manager,­WHELF­will­share­lessons­learned­ from­the­roll-out­of­the­All-Wales­Library­Man- agement­System.­Neil­MacInnes­OBE,­Head­of­ Libraries,­Galleries­and­Culture­at­Manchester­ City­Council­will­chair­the­event.


Contact:­Andrew­Grave­andrew.grave@cilip.org.uk 020 4513 2834 Register at: https://tinyurl.com/CILIPprocurementbootcamp


WorldCafe on Subject Analysis Hosted by Metadata and Discovery Group


26­November­2025,­11am Viewing­Room­@­Wellcome­Collection,­183­ Euston­Road,­London­NW1­2BE


The­WorldCafe­will­focus­on­the­continuing­ discussion­and­debate­around­the­use­of­ LCSH­as­a­viable­controlled­vocabulary­for­ subject­index­in­library­catalogues.­Colleagues­ are­invited­from­across­the­sector­and­at­ any­level­who­may­be­interested­in­forming­ a­coalition­of­interested­groups­with­a­view­ to­establish­viable,­scalable­alternatives­to­ current practice.


Contact: Will­Peaden­chair.mdg@cilip.org.uk Register at: https://tinyurl.com/subjectanalysis


CILIP MDG Practical Cataloguing Webinar 7: Printed music cataloguing: a short introduction


Hosted by the Metadata and Discovery Group


27 November, 1pm to 2 pm Online­via­MS­Teams


What­do­we­mean­by­scores,­parts­and­ arrangements?­Why­are­preferred­titles­so­ important­in­music?­What­is­a­piano­reduc- tion?­The­International­Association­of­Music­ Libraries’­UK­branch­has­a­new­course­–­ ‘Music­Cataloguing­for­Beginners’­–­which


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