The document summarizes the key themes and programs from a speech given by David Stewart, the President of CILIP. The speech discusses CILIP's focus on research, impact, and advocacy to support information professionals. It provides details on initiatives to strengthen professional development, diversity, public library advocacy, and prepare members for emerging areas like data analytics and artificial intelligence. The role of the CILIP President is to ensure the member voice guides CILIP's governance and direction.

1. Presidential themes: research, impact and telling
the story - how they underpin change
David Stewart, President, CILIP
ARLG, Darlington 3 June 2019
We represent and champion all information professionals

4. https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/CILIPstaff

8. An ambitious vision:
NHS bodies, their staff, learners,
patients and the public use the
right knowledge and evidence, at
the right time, in the right place,
enabling high quality decision-
making, learning, research and
innovation to achieve excellent
healthcare and health
improvement.
Knowledge for Healthcare
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/library-knowledge-services

9. A change programme
Library Service
Library and Information Services
Library and Knowledge Services
Knowledge Management

10. Research
“The main challenge for evidencing libraries impact is
that, despite the relatively modest nature of what
stakeholders would be looking for libraries to
demonstrate (that their activities make a measurable
contribution to a range of intermediate outcomes, and
that their services can reach particular target groups),
the current evidence base still remains insufficient in
a number of ways.”
Capturing the Impact of Libraries:
Final Report
January 2009
DCMS

11. Statistics
• Measures busyness
• Busyness is in the eye of the
beholder
• In an NHS library & knowledge
service: is 5 literature searches
busy?

12. Feedback
• An indication of how much they
like you?
• ”A great service, the staff are so
friendly”
• “Let’s count the Christmas
cards…”

13. Impact
The difference your service makes:
• To the organisation's objectives
• To patient care
• To the bottom line
• To educational achievement

19. Our key programmes for 2019
• New membership benefits and features
• Focus on diversity, equality and inclusion
• Supporting training and CPD for the sector
• A new approach to Professional Registration
• A new approach to advocating for Public Libraries
• Working Internationally for Libraries
• Building a Nation of Readers
• Supporting Knowledge and Information Management
• Getting ready for Data and AI

20. Putting you first
CILIP is committed to being the best membership
body we can be for everyone working in libraries,
knowledge and information.
We want to do much more to give you value for
money and ensure that your membership is delivering
direct, tangible benefit which helps you in your work,
while also supporting the wider sector.
We want to showcase your work and help you
demonstrate your value to your employers so you can
build a successful and rewarding career.

21. National, regional, local
We want you to feel that you have a CILIP which reflects
your specific needs and understands and responds to the
context you are working in.
We already have a distinct organisation in Scotland (CILIP
in Scotland) with which we share an overall strategy but
which delivers an offer tailored to the needs of CILIP
members in Scotland.
We want to achieve the same level of representation and
support for members in Northern Ireland, Wales and the
English Regions (balancing North and South).

22. 2019 Member Survey
We are commissioning a comprehensive research
project to help us understand and meet your changing
professional development needs.
Please watch out for the survey/request for interviews
or feedback in July and let us know what you think!

23. Diversity, equality and inclusion
At CILIP, we are committed to ensuring that the library
and information profession reflects the full diversity of
the society and communities we serve.
We are launching a new BAME Information Professionals
Network, new bursaries for BAME librarians and are
developing a range of activities relating to other
protected characteristics.
CILIP strives to be a better ally to librarians and
information professionals from under-represented
backgrounds and we would welcome your thoughts and
ideas on how we can do more to promote inclusivity.

24. CILIP Research & Evidence Base – Next steps
Now that we have clear evidence of sector demand for a Research
and Evidence Base, CILIP is moving forward with three connected
actions:
1. The establishment of a Research Coalition, bringing together
academics and employers to develop a common Research
Framework
2. Fundraising for a pilot initiative to develop ‘test cases’ – small
Evidence Bases to address specific sector needs
3. Exploring practical long-term solutions to making research and
evidence more accessible using existing infrastructure

25. Strengthening ‘professionalism’
We are launching a Professionalism Review, led by new Chief
Librarian of the British Library, Liz Jolly, to redefine what it means
to be a professional working in libraries and information today
Embracing a progressive and inclusive vision of a professional as
someone who:
• Champions the profession
• Leads and instigates change
• Behaves ethically
• Aspires to excellence
• Is a reflective practitioner
• Maintains their skills

26. Supporting training and CPD
We believe that even in difficult times, it is essential for employers to
continue to support CPD and training for their staff – helping you to
maintain and update your skills.
We know that people are cash-poor and time-poor, which is why we
have significantly increased our digital activity:
• ‘Webinar Wednesday’ – a weekly webinar series which we also
record so you can participate or refer back later
• 100 new e-learning modules focusing on management, legal
contexts, finance and related skills (through the VLE)
• Working on live-streaming events and training to support remote
participation

27. A new approach to Professional Registration
The library and information profession is changing
rapidly, and as the professional association, we need to
ensure that our approach to Professional Registration is
keeping ahead of the game.
During 2019, a Professional Registration Working Group
has been tasked with re-shaping our approach – creating
a model of Professional Registration that is simpler, more
agile and more relevant while retaining its credibility with
employers.

28. EveryLibrary – a new approach to public library advocacy
CILIP has established a formal partnership with the
EveryLibrary Institute, supported by the Arts Council
England, to bring large-scale data-driven public library
advocacy to the UK
Following the EveryLibrary model (which has so far secured
more than $1bn for public libraries in the US), we will:
• Create innovative digital tools for libraries and supporters
to use to harness local public and political support;
• Provide training for library staff and leaders to run
effective supporter and influencer campaigns;
• Develop social media campaigns to promote public
engagement with and support for libraries

29. Working Internationally for Libraries
The UK’s library and information sector enjoys a global
reputation for excellence and innovation, albeit one that has
been impacted by cuts and service reductions.
Thanks to the support of the Arts Council England, we will
deliver Working Internationally for Libraries, a 2-year initiative
to build connections between UK librarians and their overseas
counterparts.
The initiative includes grant funding for librarians to travel and
work internationally – to be launched in July 2019 – and
promoting participation in IFLA, jointly with the CILIP
International Library and Information Group

30. Sector-specific Campaigns
CILIP has made good progress in developing targeted
advocacy campaigns which highlight the value of
librarians and information professionals to employers
and funders in different sectors.
Campaigns this year include:
• Working with the CILIP School Libraries Group and
School Libraries Association on Phase 2 of
#GreatSchoolLibraries
• Working with the CILIP Prison Libraries Group to raise
awareness of the difference Prison Libraries make for
prisoners, the prison and society at large
• Continuing to promote and support the
#AMillionDecisions campaign in the healthcare sector

31. Supporting Knowledge & Information Management
CILIP has been delighted to welcome Knowledge and Information
Management practitioners to our membership. We are developing a
range of products and services designed to meet their needs:
• Knowledge Management Chartership
• Leading KM Cookbook publication (Facet Publishing)
• Fast-growing K&IM Special Interest Group
• Dedicated content and networking
• Supporting the new ISO KM Standard

32. Getting ready for Data and AI
The library and information science community have a
limited window of opportunity to ensure we are part of
the conversation about the transformative impact of AI
and Big Data.
CILIP is committed to helping librarians and information
professionals ‘be the bridge’ which enables your
organisation to harness the power of AI and big data to
meet the needs of your users.
During 2019, we are commissioning a syllabus and
training support in Data Analytics and AI for Librarians, to
be rolled out from the end of this year.

33. CILIP is committed to securing the future of the information profession by
future-proofing our skills, building influence and advocating for the
difference we make.

34. Presidential
Team
Staff team
Boards &
National Committees
Member Networks
CILIP Members
The role of the CILIP President is to put the
members’ voice right at the heart of the
governance and direction of CILIP
The Presidential Team (Vice President and current
President) are here to represent you and to ensure
that CILIP is acting in your interests.

35. Meet the President
(Bournemouth 28 November 2018)
London 16 January
Leeds 25 March
Manchester 4 July
Newcastle 11 July
Belfast 18 September
Birmingham 3 October
Cardiff tbc
Glasgow tbc

37. David Stewart
David.Stewart@hee.nhs.uk
0774 702 1368
Thank you