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The libraries and K&IM skillset of the future

CILIP

Decision-makers and sector leaders from CILIP’s Employer and Learning Partners met last Wednesday at the Hive Library in Worcester for a hybrid in-person and online programme that focussed on getting a head start on AI policy. The day was made possible with sponsorship from CB Resourcing and WF Education. Read more about the workshop.

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Urgent appeal: protect funding for public libraries at risk

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Urgent appeal: protect funding for public libraries at risk CILIP is the leading industry voice championing and representing library and information professionals across the United Kingdom, guided by our Royal Charter to develop and improve library and information services, and as a Charity to act in the public good.

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CILIP welcomes publication of Sanderson Review of Public Libraries

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CILIP welcomes publication of Sanderson Review of Public Libraries CILIP has welcomed the publication of the findings of Baroness Sanderson of Welton’s Independent Review of Public Libraries, announced today at an event at the House of Lords attended by our CEO, Nick Poole.

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Take action with your library this Libraries Week

CILIP

Take action with your library this Libraries Week. This Libraries Week (4-10 October 2021) libraries across the UK showcase their vital role in supporting active and engaged communities as we celebrate the transformative impact libraries can have on people?s s much-loved libraries.

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AI and AI policy top the agenda at CILIP Supplier Forum

CILIP

AI and AI policy top the agenda at CILIP Supplier Forum CILIP's outgoing CEO Nick Poole led 'Developing your AI policy', a workshop which provided practical insights and activities for delegates to begin creating their own organisational AI policy.

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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Libraries!

CILIP

Celebrating LGBT+ History Month in Libraries! February is LGBT+ History Month and libraries, information services and Learning Resource Centres up and down the country are organising events, activities, workshops and performances to celebrate LGBT+ people. If you work in a library that is running and event, don?t

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Exploring art resources on the web as data: A hands-on workshop for data analysis and instruction

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by Karl Blumenthal, Web Archivist, Internet Archive Art librarians, web archivists, students, and educators gathered at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Attendees left the workshop with an understanding of web archive research use cases and how to support them.