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"Local authorities say fewer people are using libraries". This is misleading, when investment is made then usage shoots up, as we have seen in Paisley. They are integral to literacy and many more things as Kirsten MacQuarrie MCLIP describes so well here (2 mins in) bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Whilst we wish such advocacy wasn’t necessary, it was an honour to represent CILIPS on BBC Scotland, discussing our open letter to Scottish Government calling for greater funding, strategic support and recognition of statutory protections for Scotland’s libraries. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

Our open letter in full: cilips.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Absolutely delighted to have an article highlighting the importance and role of #SchoolLibraries and #Librarians published in the current edition of NEU NI’s Educate NI. #GreatSchoolLibraries #SchoolLibrariesMatter

We need books and ideas, and we need our safe and trusted institutions to be robust - our article supporting libraries, and the Scottish Book Trust and The Herald Christmas Appeal heraldscotland.com/opinion/247780… CILIP Public Libraries News

We see access to a well-stocked library a basic human right for children. That's why we have chosen #HumanRightsDay to share our important new survey of school librarians in Scotland. If you care about school libraries, please share our findings so far. 📚✨

‘research suggests that school libraries, aside from supporting and strengthening pupils' academic achievement, also play a vital role in supporting pupil wellbeing’ scottishbooktrust.com/articles/beyon… 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼 #SchoolLibrariesAreEssential

exCUSE me…?! 🫠 (Accidents in the Home, Tessa Hadley)

CILIPS are thrilled to be speaking out for school libraries Scottish Parliament this week, setting out our stall of ABCs (plus Ds and Es) on why school librarians deserve support, recognition and protection. Engage with the evidence here and please say hello, MSPs! cilips.org.uk/school-library…

School libraries and librarians are essential but need protection and support. We are in the Scottish Parliament this week making that clear (plus we have library baubles)

Scotland now has fewer schools with a librarian than the rest of the UK, this needs to change. If any MSPs would like to find out more about the impact of school librarians and libraries come and chat to us, last day in Scottish Parliament

2024 Wrapped! 🎁 Imagine if school libraries didn’t exist? #SchoolLibrariesAreEssential Sean McNamara Kirsten MacQuarrie MCLIP Scottish Book Trust Maddie is Online Forfar Academy

Thank you Nicola Sturgeon for your support for libraries in Scotland - it was great to speak to you about the impact our librarians have.

Such a pleasure to speak with Anas Sarwar today about the vital value of strong school library services to children’s attainment, mental wellbeing, critical thinking skills and more. Thank you for stopping by the CILIPS Scottish Parliament stall!

Story Deck is a game changer! 📚 Scottish schools, request your decks here: readingschools.scot/story-deck

It was wonderful to join the National Library today to help celebrate their centenary, and thanks to The Guardian for speaking to us about the importance of protecting libraries, on a very positive day for culture in Scotland theguardian.com/books/2025/jan…

Threatened Aberdeenshire libraries saved - whilst we still have concerns over community ownership plans for some of the libraries, we are delighted to see pressure pay off and the level of cuts initially proposed being rolled back CILIP Public Libraries News pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberde…

CILIP Scotland are delighted to be supporting the launch of the #LoveLibraries campaign. As part of the campaign we are hosting a range of inspiring case studies, have a read & help celebrate the difference Scotland's libraries and librarians make - cilips.org.uk/advocacy-campa…

Roses are red, Violets are blue, Dear libraries, We love you! ❤️ We celebrated our love of libraries with not one, but two Bookbug sessions at Montrose Library this morning. Thank you, Avril; you’re a star! SLIC Scottish Book Trust Angus Council ANGUSalive #LoveLibraries

Have you signed up for our author event with William Hussey this week? A free event for school and youth librarians. Having just finished his fantastic new book The Boy I Love, we have to say it's not to missed! eventbrite.co.uk/e/slg-scotla...