CILIP is a professional body for librarians, information specialists, and knowledge managers in the UK and abroad. Formed in 2002 by the merger of the Library Association UK and the Institute of Information Scientists, CILIP now has over 23,000 members. CILIP hosts an annual conference, campaigns to promote libraries, accredits library education programs, and provides opportunities for professional development through publications, events, and certifications.

1. Chartered Institution of Library & Information Professionals
(CILIP)
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2. Introduction
 CILIP was formed in 2002 by the merger of the Library Association UK founded in 1877 and
the Institute of Information Scientists, founded in 1958.
 Membership on unification was estimated at around 23,000.
 CILIP has its headquarter at London;
 CILIP is a professional body for Librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers in the UK
and abroad with its headquarter at London.
 Since 2017, it has been branded CILIP: The library and information association
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3. Activities
 CILIP launched a monthly journal, Information Professional in 2017, providing news, interviews, and
analysis.
 This publication succeeded Library & Information Update which was published from 2002 to 2017 and
the Library Association Record published from 1899 to 2002.
 CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional
books).
 CILIP hosts an annual conference for members and non-members.
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4. Activities
 Campaigns have included My Library By Right (publicizing local government's statutory obligation to
provide library services), and the annual Libraries Week campaign and Libraries Change Lives Award
 CILIP accredits degree courses in library and information science at universities in the UK, as well as a
number of overseas programmes in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar
 CILIP provides opportunities for continuing professional development and a self-assessment tool, the
Professional Knowledge and Skills Base.
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5. Awards and Rewards
 CILIP awards the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals for children's books.
 CILIP works in partnership to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour, a special commendation which
is part of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals.
 Special interest groups also make their own awards, such as the Jason Farradane
Award and Tony Kent Strix Award etc.
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6. Membership
 There are three levels of professional registration:
 Certified Affiliate (ACLIP), suitable for paraprofessionals without an accredited qualification
 Chartered Member (MCLIP)
 Chartered Fellow (FCLIP)
 Honorary Fellowship (HonFCLIP), similar to an honorary degree, is granted to a small number of people
who have rendered distinguished service to the profession.
 Registered members may revalidate their registration annually.
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