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Prison libraries really do change people's lives for the better, CILIP Prison Libraries Group Chair Victoria Barnett is in front of the Justice Committee on Tues to share what limits that impact www.bigissue.com/culture/book... #LibrariesChangeLives

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Interesting segmentation of the National Library of Scotland's target users by The Audience Agency evidence.audienceanswers.org/en/resources...

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#CILIP Data Protection Conference programme is now live! 📅 Featuring sessions on proposed changes to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, data protection in AI governance & more. Secure your early bird tickets now: www.cilip.org.uk/page/DataCon... #CILIPData25 @naomikornassoc.bsky.social #DataProtection

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@cilip.bsky.social new blog is on @cilip.bsky.social statement about the removal of access to the modification of data by authorities in the USA. Read it here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/02/cili...

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Great to hear Wakefield Council has listened to residents and found a way not to cut library opening hours #LibrariesChangeLives

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University of Oxford announces partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI #ai

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Good to see this badly-needed £1.5bn go to 75 communities, and hear the PM mention libraries. www.gov.uk/government/p... See just how many policy agendas public libraries support on the pre-approved list www.gov.uk/government/p... #LibrariesChangeLives

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All the information professionals who help their users get online (in all types of libraries) can respond to the call to evidence & suggest experts for the committee - let us know if we can help buff.ly/dY1B6Fa @dcmsgovuk.bsky.social DSIT #DigitalInclusion

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Public library books issued rose (+0.5%), usage rose (+13.5% in-person, +37% online), but paid staff fell (-1.7%), & costs costs continue to be "significant challenge". Latest CIPFA research #LibrariesChangeLives We need sustainable funding now

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Not only do current gen. AI models risk the development of critical thinking among readers, but also among writers #AI #EthicalAI #CriticalThinking buff.ly/fiSHbH5

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With 1m books and galactic literary associations, The London Library's unique story started in 1841 and has exciting next chapters drafted. Was a treat meeting the team & having a tour www.londonlibrary.co.uk

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The Loss of [US] Government Health Data Threatens Public Health and Research buff.ly/QiUo2kE #FactsMatter

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Promising project from The National Archives and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), one for public libraries to watch

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Looking forward to joining the panel on the 'Evolving Role of Libraries in the Digital Age' at London Book Fair's Academic & Professional Publishing Conference, 2.40pm Wed 12 March #LBF25 invt.io/1txb7mx6ifa

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Imagine if the government invested as much in researching the positive impact of public libraries as it does on sport #LibrariesChangeLives www.healthclubmanagement.co.uk/health-club-...

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'council libraries are stepping in where people have fallen through the gaps. That puts pressure on library staff, who need better workplace support'

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Over 11,500 responses to the government's consultation on AI and copyright (including CILIP's) hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2025-0... #makeitfAIr

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Lovely to see the reopening of busy & beautiful Fullwell Cross Library after refurbishment, with local MP Wes Streeting, Redbridge Council leader @kamrai.bsky.social, the Vision Redbridge team @redbridgemuseum.bsky.social & many other public library sector people #LibrariesChangeLives

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Enjoying @louiscoiffait-gunn.bsky.social talking about the practicalities of supporting policy making - need to get in the shoes of the people you're talking to, everyone's a person with different drivers. Very similar to my approach to research support 😉 #R2RConf

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Good to see the government's digital inclusion action plan's out, and the vital role of libraries recognised - they could do even more with coordination, support and funding #DigitalInclusion #LibrariesChangeLives

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The Library of the Year finalists, from the new award category at the British Book Awards / Nibbies, from The Bookseller / DK / The Reading Agency https://www.thebookseller.com/british-book-awards-content/library-of-the-year #LibrariesChangeLives

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Why public libraries are ideal spaces to promote media literacy - love this from Ireland https://buff.ly/4kdp0kE #MediaLiteracy

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Concerning to hear about this, especially for all the staff (and their user community) who are impacted

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Cambridge academics call for more transparency from AI firms and a full economic impact analysis of opt-in/out other options https://buff.ly/4kgG60X #EthicalAI #Transparency #AI

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I've yet to meet any information professionals who think AI companies' current practices are fair, that's why we're supporting calls from news media & creative industries for AI firms to be more transparent and follow the law https://newsmediauk.org/make-it-fair/ #makeitfAIr

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Social capital ‘is the cake, not the icing’ of a strong, well functioning economy ... any successful recipe for growth must include fostering trust and collaboration within communities buff.ly/3WqZtKy Halpern & Haldane's paper for Demos

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My thoughts are with all Ukrainians on today's grim anniversary, especially the Ukrainian Library Association and its members https://buff.ly/3Qw7nij and especially in light of the ongoing cultural destruction https://buff.ly/41sQP11

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Fantastic hosts thanks @masudk.com & @leedsunilibraries.bsky.social team @universityofleeds.bsky.social - the Brotherton Library is a gem. And what a treat making plans with smart & passionate colleagues across library sectors.

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🌟 North Star: Asserting our ethical principles and leading through change. Join us to discuss how you can influence policy, drive sustainability and demonstrate impact in a world of rapid technological advancements. #CILIPConference Register here: cilipconference.org.uk

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Over the last 4 years the Tory govt put £20.5m in the Libraries Improvement Fund (LIF), £5.1m a year. For 2025-26 the Labour govt pledges £5.5m (+£0.4m/ 8%) https://buff.ly/414eMuc It's not enough

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UK members in NHS & universities are already seeing impacts on changes to scientific & medical data relating to protected characteristics https://buff.ly/3QsEFix We encourage people to also share examples of UK impacts on climate science https://buff.ly/3XbOsgE #FactsMatter

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'They gather their truths like ‘information magpies,’ yet remain uncertain if anyone can truly ‘know anything’ - fascinating insights in this research, I know one profession they can trust... assets-corporate.channel4.com/_flysystem/s... #GenZ #Research #Trust #Librarians

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Read #CILIP's evidence to Housing, Communities & Local Govt Committee to advocate for more sustainable funding for local authorities & how funding cuts to public libraries - over 50% since 2010 - have left councils struggling to meet these obligations. committees.parliament.uk/committee/17... 1/2

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43% of adults in England struggle with low #HealthLiteracy, that number jumps to 61% when the information includes numbers as well as words. This means many people find it hard to navigate the healthcare system, especially online

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Some good news for public libraries in here, another £5.5m from the Libraries Improvement Fund https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-investment-to-boost-growth-and-cement-britains-place-as-cultural-powerhouse DCMS MHCLG

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Can AI in education fulfil the hype? Nuffield/Ada report & launch video #AI #Education

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UK university libraries ‘£51 million worse off than last year’

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Great visit to meet some of the team @ Redbridge Central Library. So much going on in one building inc. a maker space, Citizen's Advice Bureau, a talking tree for kids, & refurbished local museum feat. the Ilford mammoth! https://buff.ly/42ZaTt0 #LibrariesChangeLives @redbridgemuseum.bsky.social

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Many academic members surprised & disappointed by this ProQuest announcement, esp. the removal of one-time perpetual purchases of ebooks, views welcome

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Please let us know if you're seeing any impact in the UK from removing/limiting access to USA science & health data and research, or altering it #FactsMatter Worrying reports already from some of our members https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/news.asp?id=693964

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📢CILIP Conference 2025 tickets are live! Don't miss the UK's leading event for the library, information and knowledge community! #CILIPConference Register now: cilipconference.org.uk

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Great insights from library & information sector apprentices and from Claire Laybats & the CILIP team helping support them https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/692960/ #apprenticeshipweek #libraries

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Great opportunity to bid for this important ACE-funded work on English public library leadership training https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/692550 #library #leadership #research #itt #tender

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You can see all the Green Libraries Conference presentations and read participants' experiences here https://www.cilip.org.uk/page/green-lib-conference2024 #GreenLibraries

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Important survey on homeless users of UK libraries, please share / complete it https://buff.ly/4hTjhP0 #homelessness #research #libraries

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Short course on Getting Started on Bluesky https://buff.ly/3X1Yjpg from CILIP UKeiG

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