The Society of Chief Librarians collaborated with Shared Intelligence to research Wi-Fi use in libraries and develop a digital leadership program. Key initiatives in the UK library sector include a partnership between Libraries for Health and Health Education England to improve healthcare outcomes through information services. CILIP, the largest professional body for library and information workers in the UK, offers various benefits including networking, career opportunities, accreditation, and access to best practices.

1. The Society of Chief Librarians worked with
British company Shared Intelligence to
deliver groundbreaking research into the
use of wifi in libraries and create a Digital
Leadership Skills programme for libraries
www.goscl.com
www.sharedintelligence.net
Blackpool Borough Libraries worked with
Bissett Adams to reimagine a traditional
library and adopt fresh approaches to
learning spaces
www.blackpool.gov.uk/libraries
www.bissettadams.co.uk
The Holburne Museum worked with British
company Bibliographic Data Services Ltd
to provide cataloguing data for the 1,800
volumes in Sir William Holburne’s library
www.holburne.org
www.bdslive.com
Britain’s library and information sector are leading
the way in developing innovative solutions to meet
current & future needs...
TECHNOLOGY
DESIGN
SERVICES
INNOVATIVE IDEAS
Public libraries in the UK
welcomed 265m visitors
last year
We have c. 87,000 library,
information & knowledge
workers
Our profession adds value
across more than 20
industry sectors
Libraries for Health
A joint initiative between CILIP
and Health Education England is
highlighting the links between
librarians, knowledge & better
healthcare, including:
• More informed users of health
services
• Better outcomes for patients
• More efficient services
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2. The UK’s largest library & information professional organisation
www.cilip.org.uk
CILIPpowered by information professionals
Membership
CILIP members enjoy a wide
range of benefits including
networking, training & access
to the latest sector news
www.cilip.org.uk/join
Accreditation
CILIP reviews and accredits all
library & information science
courses – a seal of approval
that is recognised worldwide
www.cilip.org.uk/
accreditation
Jobs and careers
CILIP provides a regular bulletin
of jobs and opportunities,
helping professionals develop
their careers
www.lisjobnet.com
Best Practice
Facet Publishing, CILIP’s
international publisher,
produces sector-leading books
that help you access the latest
best practice. We are always
looking for new authors
www.facetpublishing.co.uk
Conferences & events
CILIP’s sector-leading events
provide an opportunity to
network, develop your skills
and showcase the best of the
profession
www.cilip.org.uk/events/
future
CILIP is actively
seeking opportunities
for partnership and
development with
international library and
information organisations
and professionals.
Opportunities
include...
Professional Development
The CILIP Professional
Knowledge & Skills Base is
used to support professional
development around the world.
This can be licensed by other
associations
www.cilip.org.uk/pksb
Contact us
CILIP is the UK’s largest organisation
for library & information professionals
Contact us today to find out how we
can support you:
E: nick.poole@cilip.org.uk