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Published Aug 5th 2026. Sean McNamara, CILIPS Director has written to Màiri McAllan MSP, congratulating her on her portfolio as Cabinet Secretary for Education, Culture and Gaelic, asking for support on behalf of Scotland's libraries.

Author: CILIPS

Publisher: CILIPS

Published Jul 2nd 2026. This zine was submitted by Kateri Wilson and shows reflections from the CILIPS26 conference in Dundee.

Published May 22nd 2026. Our 2026 conference programme includes speaker information, room and scheduling information, as well as highlighting our wonderful exhibitors and ways you can get involved in the conference!

Author: CILIPS

Published Apr 8th 2026. This research was undertaken by Jacqueline Kennard Imrie, doctoral researcher of library history at the University of Stirling, and funded by the Scottish Graduate School of Arts and Humanities (SGSAH) Doctoral Internship Programme 2025-2026.

Publisher: CILIPS

Published Feb 19th 2026. 'As voters ask local candidates how they plan to make a positive difference to Scottish communities, will librarians be your answer?' With the Scottish Parliament elections approaching in May 2026, use our template letter to write to your prospective decision makers.

Published Jan 28th 2026. Sector Development Manager Kirsten MacQuarrie writes to Inverclyde councillors advising against proposed closures to Inverclyde library services, emphasising that such short term savings would cost communities immensely in the long run.