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CILIP
@CILIPinfo
The leading professional body for librarians, information specialists and knowledge managers. Visit us here: cilip.org.uk
Bloomsbury, London
cilip.org.uk
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    CILIP
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    Aug 16, 2023
    Neil Gaiman @neilhimself on book bans and how to spot the 'good guys' when there's an election: "ask if they're on the side of libraries. Are they voting to fund their libraries? Are they voting to keep them free? Then vote for those guys.
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    “I will always be on the side of the libraries”: A Conversation with Neil Gaiman
    From ilovelibraries.org
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    CILIP
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    Feb 28, 2022
    Statement of solidarity with librarians, archivists and information professionals in Ukraine. We will work with our colleagues around the world to offer whatever support and solidarity we can to our professional colleagues in Ukraine.
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    Statement of solidarity with Ukraine
    From cilip.org.uk
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    CILIP
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    Jan 17, 2024
    Library closures likely to affect disadvantaged families, closing off a vital source of access to books. Michael Morpurgo: “The #library is the last lifeline to reading... we should never, ever, in this country close down a library again.” theguardian.com/education/2024… @Booktrust
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    Michael Morpurgo backs call to ensure poorer children have access to books
    From theguardian.com
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    CILIP
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    Jul 24, 2018
    "The role of libraries is not, and never has been, to solely provide access to books. The role of libraries is to equip the whole of society with the skills, information, connections and services they need to flourish" @NickPoole1 on #libraries
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    Forbes removes article suggesting Amazon should replace libraries
    US news media company Forbes has removed a controversial article suggesting that Amazon bookshops should replace local libraries.
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    CILIP
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    Mar 12, 2018
    "if you want to know something, go to the library." Ken Dodd RIP vam.ac.uk/blog/network/s… @Liverpoollib
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    CILIP
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    Jul 5, 2017
    Probably the world's greatest librarian @LibnOfCongress stands up for #factsmatter with CILIP at #CILIPConf17
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    CILIP
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    Apr 2, 2020
    📢Launching Monday 11am…the #NationalShelfService! Join professional librarians as they recommend great e-books the whole family can enjoy together. Download your library’s e-lending app now and join us on Monday. More info coming tomorrow! #librariesfromhome #unitedbybooks
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    CILIP
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    Jan 4, 2016
    Libraries: "the thin red line between civilisation and barbarism". Thanks @neilhimself for #MyLibraryByRight support
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    CILIP
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    Dec 1, 2023
    If there was wrapped for librarians
    A background that looks like Spotify wrapped, but called 2023 Librarian moods. The list is: 1 - pretending to laugh at a 'shushing' joke with an image of a woman looking awkward. 2 - Telling people your job isn't reading all day, with an image of a woman crying. 3 - "Does anyone still use libraries?", with an image of a man looking confused with question marks around his face. 4 - Remembering the title of the book a patron was searching for too late, with an image of Homer Simpson looking furious underneath a blanket. 5 - Someone tells you they'd love a relaxing job like being a librarian, with an illustrated image of a dog sitting inside a house that is on fire, but the dog is smiling happily.
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    CILIP
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    Feb 14, 2024
    ❤️What a wonderful story from @JayMcGuiness on @BBCBreakfast about the power of #libraries. Wrote his whole novel in different libraries and found each one inspired his writing - filled our heart with joy!' #LibraryLover bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…
    Screen shot of Jay McGuiness on BBC Breakfast TV
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