CILIP CEO Nick Poole looks back at CILIP's year including coverage of campaigning and lobbying, events, training and professional development, member networks, workforce development, diversity initiatives and knowledge and information management.

1. Delivering a modern professional association
for our members: 2018 A Year in Review
Nick Poole, Chief Executive, CILIP
October 2019 AGM

2. This year, we set out to do more for our members than
ever before…

3. Building political influence
We have taken the message about libraries,
knowledge and information to the heart of
Government in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern
Ireland.

4. High-profile campaigns
We have continued to deliver high-profile campaigns jointly with our Member Networks and external partners.
#NationOfReaders

5. Bringing the information world together
Our programme of events and conferences have provided networking
opportunities across the whole of the UK, throughout the year

6. CPD, training and professional registration
CILIP, CILIP in Scotland, CILIP Cymru Wales, CILIP Ireland and our Member Networks have helped thousands of
information professionals in the UK and worldwide maintain and update their skills, gain professional recognition and
build their careers.

7. Proactive, dynamic and welcoming Member Networks
The 43 CILIP Member Networks, Special Interest Groups and Branches and Groups in Scotland represent an unmatched
community of people working in libraries, information and knowledge.

8. Workforce development & content
We have led the way in the strategic development of the library and information workforce, helping to share best
practice, provide thought leadership and help futureproof our members jobs.

9. Diversity and readership
We have built new relationships and delivered real, lasting change in diversity and representation.

10. A new home for Knowledge and Information Management
Working with the K&IM SIG and our other Member Networks, we have established a real and dynamic presence in
the global K&IM community.

11. We’ve got lots more in store for 2019-20!