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.
News Posts
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Welcoming Western Isles Libraries as Scotland’s newest CILIP Employer Partner
by CILIPS on 13/2/2025
Branch: North Branch | Category: News
All at CILIP are delighted to welcome Leabharlainn nan Eilean Siar/Western Isles Libraries as the latest library service in Scotland to join our Employer Partner […]
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The inadequacy of ‘adequate’: Scottish Government commits to addressing legal safeguards for public library provision
by CILIPS on 6/2/2025
Category: News
I’m sure members will wish to thank communities who have fought so hard to save our libraries and also to thank librarians for their tireless […]
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National Library of Scotland Launches Centenary Celebrations
by CILIPS on 30/1/2025
‘Scotland will have a national library where everyone will get access to any book they desire.’ – Sir Alexander Grant, Founder of National Library of […]
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Invitation to Participate in an Anonymous Survey on Homeless Users in Public Libraries
by CILIPS on 27/1/2025
Category: News
CILIPS Trustee Kavan Stafford is inviting all public library staff to take part in an anonymous survey exploring the experiences and perspectives of public library […]
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Loanin in the Gloamin: Supportin the Scots Language in Yer Library
by CILIPS on 14/1/2025
by Thomas Clark, North Lanarkshire Libraries January is aye a braw month for the Scots language. Aw roond the globe, on the chimin o the […]
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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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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 […]