Here is video from last month’s CILIP Members’ Fest on supporting colleagues in times of crisis: vimeo.com/1174080585/9...
Thanks again to Romana from Cultural Emergency Response for an inspiring talk.
You'll find more from other @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest events here: bit.ly/CILIPMembers...
A slide from the CILIP Members Fest Event outlining CILIP's International Strategy. This stages "We are part of a global profession, united by our common values and skills. As the UK library and information association, we are committed to playing an active and engaged role in the international community. Goal 7 - We will continue providing support to the global library, information and knowledge community in times of natural or man-made disaster. https://www.cilip.org.uk/general/custom.asp?page=International." The CILIP lLIG Logo and CILIP Members' Fest logo can also be seen.
Romana Delaporte talking on at this Zoom event about the work of Cultural Emergency Response (CER). The text reads "CER funding organisation. Fast, flexible financial support to locally-led heritage protection. Established in 2003 by the Prince Claus Fund. Since 2022 independent NGO. 565 projects in 85 countries." The slide also features an image of people working on a pyramidal structure using some scaffolding fashioned out of wood.
A slide from Romana's take on "Emergence Response: emergency grants and coordination mechanism." The text says: "Emergency grant mechanism: Quick and flexible grants. Applications can be submitted all year round. Eligibility criteria: urgent, first aid activity, locally led, inclusive and living heritage. Ex. Evacuation, salvage, stabilization, improvement of storage conditions. Grants range from 5,000 - 35,000 EUR. Action plans for large scale disasters -> Joined funding Ex. Lebanon (2020), Ukraine (2022-2023), Syria/Türkiye (2023), Palestine (2024)" A community working together on a building project which also incorporates artwork can also be seen on the slide.
Another slide from Romana's talk, titled: "#2: Decentralised Response Systems: Regional Courses & Networks." The text says: "Since 2017, funders awarded over 1,400 grants worth around 400 million USD. 66% of funds flow through wealthy-country or international organisations. Including regranting: >75% bypass local communities. How to improve access to funding? Funding Manual: coming soon. How can we support our network when a response is needed? Development of Mobility grants." The slide also includes a world map at the top right with many location pins across many continents showing where the funds are used. There is also a chart at the bottom right comparing "most challenging" (blue) and "most time-consuming" (red) aspects of application writing. The two highest pairs of bars are for "Review and analysis of the guidelines" (red is highest) and "Planning and organizing the budget for a project." (blue is highest). Other categories include communicating heritage, developing an activities plan, and demonstrating team expertise.
A big thank you to Romana from Cultural Emergency Response (CER) for shedding light on some critical, locally-led, work happening in conflict zones. A truly enlightening #CILIPMembersFest26 session. Thanks to all those who attended today too 👏
A recording from the event will be made available soon.
CILIP Members' Fest 2026 runs from March 2-6 with 27 free online and in-person sessions.
What's on at #CILIP this week? Our spotlight is on CILIP Members' Fest, a jam-packed programme of online events, 'ask us anything' sessions & in-person networking. All events are open-access so - CILIP member or not - it's free of charge. See all listings: https://ow.ly/KPHi50Yk82o
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Our latest #IFLA newsletter issue is out!
Learn more about what's happening in the #IFLA community by visiting mailchi.mp/ifla/vol-6-n...
IFLA‘s World Library & Information Congress will be in Busan, South Korea, this year 🇰🇷 #WLIC2026
Are you planning to attend? We hope to see you there 🤞
youtu.be/nzNy676cyf4
@cilip.bsky.social @ifla.org
A digital poster including details of this online webinar. The main image is of a microphone in a birdcage, symbolising restricted speech or communication. The CILIP Members’ Fest and CILIP ILIG logos can also be seen.
Our event at next month’s #CILIPMembersFest26 looks at how we can help colleagues facing key global challenges, including the impacts of war and censorship.
Join us at this free event online via Zoom:
📅 Weds 4 March
🕰️ 12.30pm-1.30pm (UK time)
🎟️ Free & open to all
bit.ly/3Zl0zbX
@cilip.bsky.social
Three women standing in front of a Busan 2026 conference poster promoting grants for WLIC 2026 in South Korea.
A new round of #WLIC2026 grants is now open — & you might be eligible! ✨
These grants are designed to support #library & information professionals from diverse backgrounds in attending #IFLA’s flagship global conference in Busan, South Korea.
📌 Submit your application today: https://tr.ee/FCe61s
Images from various international library events, both online and in-person.
📣 Join our team!
We're looking for an Events Coordinator to join us at CILIP ILIG. Find out more about this exciting voluntary role and how you can help out 👉 bit.ly/4aeaQwy
🚨 Deadline for expressions of interest: 28th February 2026
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Do please join us at this event about the major challenges libraries and information professionals are facing in these difficult times. You'll find more details via the link below ⬇️ #CILIPMembersFest26
Adélaïde Boulanger details the French Pompidou library’s accessibility services including software to adapt books to digital formats under copyright exceptions in EU law #EUROLIS
An exhibition of pro-democracy posters from various Eastern European countries at Europe House.
The EUROLIS Eurotoolbox (featuring books in different languages for children) flanked by international flags at Europe House.
Anabel Lopez from Eurolis introducing the work of Eurolis at the event. A slide about promoting European languages for children can be seen behind her, along with a European Parliament Liaison Office banner.
Emily Jewell - Head of Culture and Libraries at Vision Redbridge - introducing the day. A slide stating “On behalf of Eurolis, thank you for attending today!” can be seen on a screen behind her, along with attendees at the event in the foreground.
Fantastic to be at today’s EUROLIS seminar @ Europe House 🇪🇺🙌
The theme is “Open Libraries: Equity Across and Beyond the Shelves”. Look forward to hearing all about efforts to promote inclusivity within the library sector. @cilip.bsky.social @cilip-ilig.bsky.social @ifla.org @ifla-libpub.bsky.social
Here’s video from our latest event, where we were joined by Judith @bookaidint.bsky.social + Michael from the Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust in Zimbabwe.
The event explored how books, libraries & literacy are transforming communities + building a more equal future.
▶️ Watch here: youtu.be/QGw2nTglnIk
Fascinating session for @cilip-ilig.bsky.social this afternoon from Book Aid International. Here is how to support their very valuable work. bookaid.org/support-us/
Statistics about the numbers of books sent by Book Aid International from the UK in 2024 - 1,344,059 in total. They also funded purchase of 26,962 nationally published books in 2024.
A slide about Book Aid International's partnerships, with 194 partners in 23 counties. These include international NGOs, national library services, community libraries and universities & higher education institutions.
"Aligning the mission" slide from Judith Henderson's talk. This outlines the communities, libraries, organisation and people Book Aid International supports globally.
Michael Moyo speaking at the event. The slide features a display of books donated by Book Aid, as well as a banner stating "Reading is fun with friends. Visit your local library and read together!".
Many thanks to Judith @bookaidint.bsky.social & Michael from Edward Ndlovu Memorial Trust, Zimbabwe for today's @cilip.bsky.social ILIG event, as well as to all who tuned in 👏
We'll share a recording of this here soon. You'll find recordings of previous events on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@CILIPILIG
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View over Regents Canal
TODAY’S THE DAY! It’s #GreenLibraries Week, and we're launching it with our third Green Libraries Conference on the sunny banks of the Regents Canal at Kings Place for a full day of all things green, sustainable and climate-facing. Hope you all have a great GREEN week!
What better way to celebrate #IFLA100 www.ifla.org/news/ifla-se... and #CILIP150 www.cilip.org.uk/page/IFLAWLI... than a big joint birthday party, with the global library & information profession all invited? The World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) is coming to London & the UK in 2027 8-)
We look forward to welcoming @ifla.org to London in 2027!
#WLIC2027 🎡💂🏼♂️⬇️
Discover how we work in partnership to expand access to books and education at @cilip-ilig.bsky.social's 'The Power of Partnerships' event taking place next week.
All details here⤵️
Poster to advertise the Power of Partnerships event. The text reads: "Thursday 30 October 2025, 3pm (UK time). The Power of Partnerships. A free CILIP ILIG event with Book Aid International. " Hands around an abstract version of a globe can be seen in the background, along with the Book Aid International and CILIP ILIG logo.
Join us at our latest CILIP International Library & Information Group event next week when we'll be joined by Book Aid International (@bookaidint.bsky.social) & Michael Moyo:
🗣️ "The Power of Partnerships"
🗓️ Thu 30 October | 3pm (UK time)
🎟️ Free & open to all!
More information here: bit.ly/4ovcAFZ
A digital Eurolis Seminar 2025 flyer. This includes a picture of some modern-looking bookshelves, along with the tagline "Open Libraries. Equity across and beyond the shelves". The logos of various institutions and cultural institutes involved in the seminar are also included.
💾 Save the date 💾
The Eurolis Seminar "Open Libraries: Equity across and beyond the shelves" is due to be held next month:
🌍 Europe House, London
🗓️ 21 November 2025
🕙 10am - 4.30pm
Keep an eye on the #Eurolis website for more information about this exciting event very soon eurolis.wordpress.com 👀
#CILIP members - looking for a CPD opportunity? CILIP's International Library & Information Group @cilip-ilig.bsky.social seeks an editor for its journal, Focus. It has a proud 50+ year history highlighting global issues in the library sector. informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/editor-...
Do get in touch with us if you'd be interested in editing Focus - our CILIP International Library & Information Group journal 👇
Recommended viewing: Storyville: The Librarians, BBC4, Tuesday, 7 October. Explores how librarians across the US are risking their safety to defend free speech as book bans and censorship threaten democracy from within. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
It's the closing ceremony of #WLIC2025 (😢) 🇰🇿
You can follow along live on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/live/hVCC3YN...
@ifla.org @cilip.bsky.social
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Curious about how the IFLA World Library and Information Congress 2025 (#WLIC2025) is unfolding in Astana, Kazakhstan?
We’ve got you covered with our daily highlights
👉 Day 1 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-one-high...
👉 Day 2 Highlights 2025.ifla.org/day-two-high...
Stay tuned for more!
Nice to see UK professionals and CILIP members in so many events at #WLIC2025 here in Astana, #WLIC2026 will be in Busan. Lots to learn and share, and people to meet
#WLIC2025 Jelena Glisovic presents a spirited and successful campaign by Serbian librarians to prevent a tax on book lending. No decisions on #Libraries without #librarians
#IFLA selects #Busan, #Southkorea to host the 2026 World Library and Information Congress. We look forward to welcoming you there! #WLIC2026
Read IFLA's press release: tr.ee/Nnk5ml
We're looking for a new editor for our Focus journal 📰
Find out more, including how to apply, via the link below 👇
An excellent issue covering mobile devices in Nigeria, library marketing from @librarychampion.bsky.social, and @heroicendeavour.bsky.social explaining in detail why the current attacks on US libraries and data services matter so much to us. Highly recommended.