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[[File:Information_Professional_magazine.jpg|thumb|The first issue of ''Information Professional'' magazine (November 2017)]]

CILIP launched a monthly journal, ''Information Professional'' ({{ISSN|2515-8015}}) in 2017, providing news, interviews, and analysis. This publication succeeded ''Library & Information Update'' ({{ISSN|1476-7171}}) which was published from 2002 to 2017 and the ''Library Association Record'' ({{ISSN|0024-2195}}) published from 1899 to 2002. CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional books).
CILIP launched a monthly journal, ''Information Professional'' ({{ISSN|2515-8015}}) in 2017, providing news, interviews, and analysis. This publication succeeded ''Library & Information Update'' ({{ISSN|1476-7171}}) which was published from 2002 to 2017 and the ''Library Association Record'' ({{ISSN|0024-2195}}) published from 1899 to 2002. CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional books).


Revision as of 08:21, 21 May 2018

This article is about the successor to the Library Association (United Kingdom). For other uses, see List of library associations.
CILIP
Established2002 (22 years ago) (2002)
1958 (Institute of Information Scientists)
1877 (Library Association)
PresidentAyub Khan
Chief ExecutiveNick Poole
Staff49[1]
Budget£4.7 million[2]
Members12,632 (as of 2016)[3]
Location
London, United Kingdom
Websitewww.cilip.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals is a professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers in the United Kingdom. Since 2017, it has been branded CILIP: The library and information association[4] (pronounced /ˈsɪlɪp/ SIL-ip). CILIP in Scotland is an independent organisation which operates in Scotland on behalf of CILIP.

CILIP's 2020 goal is to "put information and library skills and professional values at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society".

CILIP headquarters in Ridgmount Street, London

History

CILIP was formed in 2002 by the merger of the Library Association (abbreviated as LA or sometimes LAUK) – founded in 1877 as a result of the first International Conference of Librarians[5] and awarded a Royal Charter in 1898[6] – and the Institute of Information Scientists, founded in 1958. Membership on unification was estimated at around 23,000.[7] Sheila Corrall was the first President of CILIP,[8] succeeded in 2003 by Margaret Watson.[9]

CILIP has its headquarters at number 7 Ridgmount Street, London;[10] the building was purpose-built in 1965 as the headquarters of the Library Association, one of CILIP's predecessors.[11]

CILIP is a registered charity ("Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, registered charity no. 313014". Charity Commission for England and Wales.)

Activities

The first issue of Information Professional magazine (November 2017)

CILIP launched a monthly journal, Information Professional (ISSN 2515-8015) in 2017, providing news, interviews, and analysis. This publication succeeded Library & Information Update (ISSN 1476-7171) which was published from 2002 to 2017 and the Library Association Record (ISSN 0024-2195) published from 1899 to 2002. CILIP publications also include Lisjobnet (a recruitment website), and Facet Publishing (professional books).

CILIP hosts an annual conference for members and non-members. Past keynote speakers include Dr Carla Hayden (Librarian of Congress in the US), Professor Luciano Floridi and Sir Nigel Shadbolt.[citation needed]

CILIP works to raise the profile of the work of librarians and information professionals through campaigns, public affairs activity, and awards and medals, as well as promoting best practice. Campaigns have included My Library By Right[12] (publicising local government's statutory obligation to provide library services), Facts Matter[13] (championing the value of quality information during the 2017 UK General Election), and the annual Libraries Week campaign[14] and Libraries Change Lives Award[15].

CILIP awards the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals for children's books. CILIP works in partnership to award the Amnesty CILIP Honour, a special commendation which is part of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals. Special interest groups also make their own awards, such as the Jason Farradane Award and Tony Kent Strix Award of UKeiG.

There are around 20 'organisations in liaison' with CILIP, such as Information for Social Change, the National Acquisitions Group, and the Society of Indexers.[16] CILIP was a founder member of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)[17].

Professional development

CILIP accredits degree courses in library and information science at universities in the UK, as well as a number of overseas programmes in China, Germany, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar.[18]

There are three levels of professional registration with corresponding postnominal letters:[19][20]

Honorary Fellowship (HonFCLIP), akin to an honorary degree, is granted to a small number of people who have rendered distinguished service to the profession. CILIP provides opportunities for continuing professional development and a self-assessment tool, the Professional Knowledge and Skills Base. Registered members may revalidate their registration annually.[22]

Membership of CILIP is not compulsory for practice.

Special interest groups

CILIP's member networks support library and information professionals with shared interests or locations.

Chris Riddell with representatives of Libraries Change Lives Award winner HM Prison Norwich Library

CILIP in Scotland

CILIPS
Established1908 (116 years ago) (1908)
PresidentMargaret Menzies
DirectorCatherine Kearney
Staff2[23]
Budget£0.2 million[24]
Members1,383 (as of 2016)[25]
Location
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Websitewww.cilips.org.uk

The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIP in Scotland, or CILIPS) is a charitable incorporated organisation affiliated to CILIP ("Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Registered Charity no. SC038532". Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator.). All CILIP members working or living in Scotland are automatically members of CILIPS.[26] Policy, finances, operational matters and advocacy are devolved to CILIPS Council and staff. CILIPS works with the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), the advisory body for the Scottish Government on library and information matters.

CILIP in Scotland was originally established as the Scottish Library Association in 1908 and affiliated with the Library Association in 1931.[27] When CILIP was established in 2002, the Scottish Library Association voted to change its name to CILIPS.[28] CILIPS published a professional journal, Information Scotland (ISSN 1479-8441), between 2003 and 2009, which subsequently became a newsletter, IS News. CILIPS was involved in consultations with the Scottish Parliament for the development of the National Library of Scotland Bill 2011.[29]

References

  1. ^ "Charity Commission. Data for financial year ending 31 December 2016". Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  2. ^ "Charity Commission. Data for financial year ending 31 December 2016". Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  3. ^ "Trustees' Report and Financial Statement, 31 December 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  4. ^ CILIP, Our look: the brand guide; Ian Anstice, 'CILIP stealth rebrands', Public Libraries News, 1 March 2017; Phil Bradley, 'CILIP the err.. library and information association, Phil Bradley's weblog, 28 February 2017
  5. ^ Munford, W. A. A History of the Library Association, 1877-1977, p. 3. London: Library Association, 1977.
  6. ^ Munford, p. 56; Royal Charter 1898, amended 1986 and 2002
  7. ^ CILIP, 'Membership' (Archived 6 April 2002 at the Wayback Machine).
  8. ^ "Rallying call to profession as CILIP launched". Information World Review. 179: 1. 2002.
  9. ^ "The Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals. (Moves in Brief)". go.galegroup.com. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  10. ^ Contact us. CILIP. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
  11. ^ Kent, Allen; Lancour, Harold; Daily, Jay E. (1975). "The Library Association". Encyclopedia of Library and Information Science: Volume 14. CC Press. p. 324. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  12. ^ Authors lead support for My Library By Right campaign
  13. ^ Onwuemezi, Natasha (10 May 2017). "Wikipedia founder joins CILIP's fight against 'fake news' | The Bookseller". www.thebookseller.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ Over 1,000 venues participate in first Libraries Week
  15. ^ Prestigious award for HMP Norwich library service for 'forgotten' prisoners
  16. ^ CILIP, 23 November 2016 Board meeting, Item 14, Appendix A
  17. ^ CILIP, Research: International, 12 April 2017, last updated 16 August 2017, accessed 27 March 2018.
  18. ^ CILIP accredited qualifications (accessed 16 May 2018)
  19. ^ AGCAS. Prospects job profile: Academic librarian, August 2017 (accessed 16 April 2018)
  20. ^ CILIP Royal Charter (accessed 16 April 2018)
  21. ^ Watson, Margaret; ‘Professional qualifications: a CILIP perspective’ in AIDAinformazioni; Vol. 23, no. 4, (2005), pp. 25-26
  22. ^ CILIP, Revalidation (accessed 16 April 2018)
  23. ^ "CILIPS, Meet the Team". Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  24. ^ "CILIPS Annual Report 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  25. ^ "Trustees' Report and Financial Statement, 31 December 2016" (PDF). Retrieved 2 April 2018.
  26. ^ CILIPS, Rules and Regulations, section 9 (2016)
  27. ^ About CILIPS
  28. ^ CILIPS Timeline
  29. ^ http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/ResearchBriefingsAndFactsheets/S4/SB_12-10.pdf

Further reading

  • Munford, W. A. A History of The Library Association, 1877-1977 (London: The Library Association, 1976)

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