School Librarian, CILIP YLG South West Treasurer, CILIP SLG Web Officer, #CILIP125 Recipient, Former Carnegies & Diverse Book Awards (Book Judge) & Shortlisted for the SLA School Librarian of the Year Award 2025.
Gareth Evans
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England by 2029, backed by £10m+. Details on spending, the definition of a library, and librarians’ role are still unclear. #InformationProfessional www.cilip.org.uk/news/711440/...
While CILIP welcomes the Budget announcement of £5m for secondary school libraries. CEO Louis Coiffait-Gunn calls for “a long-term strategy to secure statutory status for school libraries, with ongoing funding for professional library staff in every school”. https://ow.ly/OOC150XyxWb
🌟 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 Pupil Library Assistant of the Year Award!
Know a student who goes above & beyond in your school library? Nominate them for this fantastic award.
📅 Deadline: 17 Nov 2025
🔗 libpupilaward.wixsite.com/home @sla.org.uk @pearsoneducation.bsky.social
🎄📖 December is coming! Join us for the SLG Committee Book Advent Calendar 2025, where each day brings a new book recommendation to spark your holiday reading list.
Check out the calendar here: app.myadvent.net/calendar?id=...
#BookAdventCalendar #HolidayReads #SLGCommittee @cilip.bsky.social
The Google Super Searchers training from CILIP SLG & Google is now available! Access the pre-recorded webinar and training resources to help learners search smarter, think critically, and use AI ethically.
✅ Complete the form to receive access:
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Banned Books Week UK starts next Sunday! Help spread the word:
🔹Post on social media
🔹Share your favourite banned book
🔹Use the #BannedBooksWeekUK
Check out our social media pack, printable posters & resources: www.indexoncensorship.org/bannedbooksw... @thebookseller.com @hayfestival.bsky.social
📚 Hidden Disabilities – Creating Inclusive Libraries
Sat 18 Oct | 10 am–3 pm |Online on Microsoft Teams
🎟️Book your place → 🔗https://www.cilip.org.uk/event/YLGHiddenDisabilities @cilip.bsky.social
Plans announced for a library in every primary school but campaigners wait for details.
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Rachel Reeves' sophomore budget has been branded a ”damp squib” as figures from across the creative industries share their disappointment with the Chancellor
📆Less than a month to go until the #CILIP AGM! Join us to celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for the coming year, ask questions and vote on key resolutions for members.
Tues 14 Oct | 2.00pm - 3.30pm | Online via Zoom
Register: www.cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPA...
Chair the UK’s oldest book awards for children and young people! We’re seeking a Chair of Judges to support and guide the panel, ensuring a rewarding judging experience. Tenure starts mid-2026, shadowing the 2027 Chair. Apply by 10 October: informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/chair-o...
