“There is no other public space where people can access information, combat digital poverty, learn new skills, socialise with others, express themselves creatively, and seek to self-improve, entirely for free.”

What a thing to be proud of, to cherish, to fund, to keep safe.

Last chance to sign up for Newbie Networking, tonight at 6pm via zoom! 🌟

(p.s it's open to all- not just newbies!)

Hear all about the ins and outs of #CILIPS24 , how to make the most of it, meet the team and fellow newbies! 👋

Register here: cilips.org.uk/events/newbie-…

Another fantastic shortlist for the award this year, best of luck to these outstanding library and info professionals.

A veritable solar system of library superstars! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

Who is excited to find out who is Scotland's Library and Information Professional of the Year 2024?

In the meantime, we're delighted to share the shortlist...

🌟Emma Grey
🌟Kavan Stafford
🌟Alison Nolan
🌟Claire McCormick

Click here to read about them: cilips.org.uk/about/slipy24-…

🫶🏾🥳 Thank you!

Thank you to our friends at 64 Million Artists for this lovely surprise in the post! 💙🛄

We can’t wait to represent #TheJanuaryChallenge all year round! Swag bags are the way to our heart! 💓

'‘Nowhere else in modern life, whether urban or rural, is there a public space where anyone can enter and remain without the expectation of payment or labour'

Catch up on our latest research on the impact of Scotland's libraries. 📚

scottishbooktrust.com/our-research/t…

'Glasgow has some of the best libraries in the world, it's got Glasgow Women's Library'
Thanks for the lovely shoutout Damian Barr <3
Listen to Damian on BBC Radio Scotland #BBCSundayShow discussing Maggie & Me, online abuse, growing up gay in the 80s & more. Listen🎧
bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Scottish Book Trust CILIPScotland Book Week Scotland

A survey of public library users is researching the value and impact of public and school libraries in Scotland in partnership with Scottish Book Trust National Library of Scotland SLIC and CILIPScotland
Open for responses until the end of June 2024.
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Did you know the School Library Improvement Fund is now accepting applications?

The Fund is open to all state run nursery, primary & secondary schools in Scotland with an established library.

More here ➡️ow.ly/6l8b50RTMk5
ScotGov Education #SLIF2024

In light of the #GE24 announcement the #LibrariesChangeLives portal remains open for you to submit your stories to show MPs & parliamentary candidates what libraries have to offer, and their importance in communities. Keep sharing your brilliant stories! cilip.org.uk/page/LCLW-case…

OUT TODAY! A belter of a programme of events from Glasgow Women's Library - Summer 2024 Programme Out Now | Glasgow Women's Library womenslibrary.org.uk/2024/05/23/sum…

Delighted to hear this news- we were one of the very first schools in Scotland to benefit from #SLIF and our #Firstpass - read around your Social Subjects scheme in partnership with StNins_histmods is even bigger & better than when we started benefitting hundreds of our pupils.

The CILIPS blog is always accepting submissions to share work, projects, reflections, reviews, news and more! 🤳 #NationalShareAStoryMonth

Plus check out all of our previous submissions from #GreenLibraries , #Winspiration , #NewVoices & more.

Click here: cilips.org.uk/blog/

'The book is kind of asleep until you open it and it wakes up': wonderful to be #OffThePage celebrating #Stirling Central Library's 120th! Jonathan Kaney's history, & James Robertson's personal tour de force on why libraries matter, were both superb. #Stirling 900 CILIPScotland

Our podcast platforms are the best way for us to share the voices of members. #NationalShareAStoryMonth 📖

The submission form for podcast ideas is always open and is what inspired our special, 'Scotland's Library Advocacy Story.' 🎙️

Find out more here: cilips.org.uk/about/cilips-p…

The month of May is #NationalShareAStoryMonth . We try to champion our members, their stories and reflections in many different ways.

Stay tuned to hear all about how we do this on a daily basis, and how you can get involved!

£150k funding injection announced to boost Scotland’s school library services SLIC ⁦ScotGov Education⁩ #schoollibstrat #LibrariesAreEssential scotsman.com/education/ps15…