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Libraries and the fight against truth decay

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Libraries and the fight against truth decay Truth decay is the diminishing role of facts and analysis in public life, it is a phenomenon that erodes civil discourse, causes political paralysis, and leads to general uncertainty around what is and is not. A healthy democracy is helped by an open exchange of views,” said Stijn.

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Libraries Change Lives: 1100 people take part in STEM Activities at Perton Library Science Fair

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Libraries Change Lives: 1100 people take part in STEM Activities at Perton Library Science Fair “My children love your library on an ordinary day, but at the science fair, they participated in the STEMbotics, finger printing, Perton wildlife, University of Warwick experiments, the RAF rocket making, the pulse measurement.

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The libraries and K&IM skillset of the future

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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. Read more about the workshop. The day was made possible with sponsorship from CB Resourcing and WF Education.

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Learning, work and flexibility: a case study

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Learning, work and flexibility: a case study As part of our look at CILIP accredited courses we talk to Oona Ylinen, a part-time LIS student at UCL and Academic Support Librarian at University of Essex. During one such study session in 2018, I saw a poster advertising a part-time role in the library.

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Community of Leadership at CILIP Conference 2024

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In the following panel discussion ‘Intellectual freedom in the age of post-neutrality’, discussion flowed freely about how libraries can continue to uphold principles of freedom of expression and represent the diverse communities they serve.

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AI and AI policy top the agenda at CILIP Supplier Forum

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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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Empowering Community Archivists at Buncombe County Public Libraries

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Guest Post by Carissa Pfeiffer, Librarian at Buncombe County Public Libraries (BCPL) This post is part of a series written by members of the Community Webs program. Last October, the reading room of Buncombe County Special Collections , the local history division of Buncombe County Public Libraries , shut its doors for a day.