Latest news and blogs from CILIPS, our branches and groups and other guest contributors. Please note opinions stated by guest contributors may not reflect the view of CILIPS or CILIP.
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Call for CILIPS Honorary Members 2025!
by CILIPS on 8/1/2025
Every year CILIPS awards honorary memberships to individuals within the Library and Information Sector who show outstanding support to Scottish libraries, information services or the […]
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CILIPS at the Scottish Parliament
by CILIPS on 7/1/2025
Category: Blog, Campaigning for Libraries, News
CILIP Scotland were pleased to represent the value of school libraries and the incredible librarians who run them at the Scottish Parliament. The stall was […]
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The Candidate Impact Statement: Support for Professional Registration candidates
by CILIPS on 6/1/2025
Category: Blog, Professional Development
Written by CILIPS Professional Registration Support Officer Gill Black CILIP appreciates that candidates who are neurodivergent or who have a disability or health issue could […]
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CILIPS speaks out for school libraries at the Scottish Parliament
by CILIPS on 17/12/2024
Category: Blog, News, SLG Scotland
From 17th to 19th December, CILIPS are attending the Scottish Parliament to highlight why our school libraries deserve support, recognition and protection. Scotland’s school libraries […]
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Scottish Book Trust School Librarian Survey Preliminary Findings Revealed
by CILIPS on 12/12/2024
‘A library is an ideal place … to make everyone feel like they belong and to allow them to see themselves reflected in books.’ – […]
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Better World Books 2025 Literacy Grants
by CILIPS on 10/12/2024
Better World Books is pleased to announce the 2025 Literacy Grants, inviting applications from organizations based in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and […]
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Importance of school libraries and librarians for children’s reading and personal development
by CILIPS on 5/12/2024
Category: Blog
Professor Sarah McGeown, Personal Chair, Literacy, and co-Deputy Director of Research, Knowledge Exchange and Impact / REF Engagement and Impact Lead at the University of Edinburgh Fostering […]
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CILIPS Research Fund Recipients 2024-25 Announced
by CILIPS on 5/12/2024
CILIPS were delighted to receive so many high quality applications for the CILIPS Research Fund 2024-2025. This year we have awarded funding to two projects […]