On 23 March Buhle Mbambo-Thata, University Librarian at the National University of Lesotho on Digital initiatives in Africa: creating an environment for digital equity. Register for this #RLUKDSF event at bit.ly/RLUKDSF

Fancy attending July's CILIP Conference in Liverpool? We're offering one sponsored place to CILIP ILIG members - particularly those who've not attended before - through our CILIP Conference Bursary. Find out how to apply here: bit.ly/3Ia2BAD #CILIPconf22 Deadline 1 May

The Community, Diversity and Equality Group is looking for a new Chair – could it be you? CILIP CILIP LGBTQ+ Network CILIP BAME Network @CILIPDisability tinyurl.com/5fda47wm

ALN are offering 10 sponsored places to this year’s online conference ‘The time is now: active approaches to inclusivity’, 6-7th July 2022. This is important, given the theme, to ensure delegates and presenters bring a variety of perspectives. docs.google.com/document/d/1Pw… #ALN22

Thriving in your career - an event for BAME colleagues - Fri 10th June, 9.30 till 4pm Manchester Metropolitan Uni. Contributors include Dr. Sanchia Alasia, Marilyn Clarke, Shirley Yearwood-Jackman, Jennifer Bayjoo 🇵🇸 and Josh Sendall. Register for your place and see how to gain a sponsored place: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/thriving-your-…

Shirley Yearwood-Jackman has now completed her term as the chair of the CILIP BAME Network Network. Shirley has been instrumental in establishing the Network and we’d like to thank her for her outstanding contribution over the past three years. cilip.org.uk/news/600916/Sh…

We’d like to thank Shirley for her tireless efforts and hard work on behalf of the network. She has been a tireless champion on behalf of the professionals and allies who are members and we will miss her!

Thank you CILIP for this kind statement as I complete my tenure as Chair of the CILIP BAME Network. It's been my honour to serve in this capacity. I look forward to continuing as a CILIP trustee and championing race equality and EDI more generally.

Thanks to the people who started this journey with me as Committee members. Your support and commitment made CILIP BAME Network possible.

Win a delegate place at this year's CILIP Conference on 7/8 July Enter here: cilip.org.uk/members/group_… CILIPS East Branch CILIPS West Branch CILIP NW CILIP North East @CILIPWM CILIPS Students & New Professionals Community CILIPS West Branch CILIP South West CILIP Events Libraries Connected CILIP BAME Network CILIP LGBTQ+ Network CILIP London CILIP Community, Diversity and Equality Group

Thriving in your career - a free event for BAME colleagues - 10th June, 9.30 till 4pm Manchester Metropolitan Uni. Contributors include Dr. Sanchia Alasia, Marilyn Clarke, Shirley Yearwood-Jackman, Jennifer Bayjoo 🇵🇸 and Josh Sendall. Register for your place and see how to gain a sponsored place: academiclibrariesnorth.ac.uk/thriving-your-…

Widening Participation in Archives & Records Management - A summer school targeted at prospective applicants to our Archives and Records Management MA *18th-20th July 2022* Please see full details at: ucl.ac.uk/information-st…

Getty Images Introducing the Black History & Culture Collection - Getty Images youtu.be/ocL3kocedXU via YouTube FYI Black Caucus ALA Inc Black History Month 2025 Black Ballad CILIP BAME Network BMRC Colored Conventions Chicago Public Library @BakerChair American Library Association DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center

Shadowing Group Leaders! Today is the last day to have your say for a chance to win a 2023 shortlist set 👇

Are you a school librarian? Our monthly #worldkidlit round-ups are a great way to learn about new books from around the world. Encourage your readers to be international readers! CILIPS Students & New Professionals Community CILIP BAME Network SchoolLibraryJournal GlobalLiteratureinLibrariesInitiative

‘It starts with a spark!’ We are excited to reveal our new awards name and branding: The Yoto Carnegies! Sparking a lifelong love of reading for young people through outstanding writing and illustration. #YotoCarnegies23 Yotoplay YLG Committee yotocarnegies.co.uk/the-yoto-carne…