1. CILIP update – the year so far & looking ahead to the future
CILIP HLG AGM
Nick Poole, Chief Executive, CILIP
June 2017

2. CILIP’s goal for 2020 is to ‘put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society’
We want talented, creative library and information professionals everywhere – in every school, hospital, business, community or branch of Government
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

3. Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

4. Our profession has a central role to play in modern health and social care – supporting evidence-based decision-making, efficiency and better long-term health outcomes
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

5. A strong, independent and influential voice
3 connected goals:
A strong, independent and influential voice
A skilled professional workforce for the future
A bigger, better, more inclusive professional association
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

6. We will be the strong and influential voice of the library and information profession

7. “Promote the role of libraries in society and the economy, and examine themes in the wider information and knowledge sector.”

17. #Confed17

18. Scotland...

19. “I am delighted to support ‘The Right Decision’ campaign
“I am delighted to support ‘The Right Decision’ campaign. It affirms the key role that NHS librarians play in Realistic Medicine. They provide evidence that matters, when and where it is needed, to support professionals and citizens to work as partners,  improve quality, reduce harm, waste, and undue variation in care.”
Gregor Smith – Deputy Chief Medical Officer,  Scottish Government

20. Ireland...

21. Re-engage with the Department of Health
Next steps:
Re-engage with the Department of Health
Event to engage senior decision-makers in Health
Ongoing partnership with HLG to sustain & amplify
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

22. A strong, independent and influential voice
3 connected goals:
A strong, independent and influential voice
A skilled professional workforce for the future
A bigger, better, more inclusive professional association
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

23. Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

24. CILIP Workforce Strategy
We are in the early days of a revolution in the ways that people, organisations, communities and Government discover, create, share and re-use information.
In the next years, every part of society, industry and the economy will need access to the skills and ethics of Information Professionals.
Our goal is to build an open, inclusive Information Professional workforce for the future, ensuring communities and employers have access to the talent and expertise they need.

25. Information Professionals
Librarians
Public Librarians
School Librarians
Library Managers
Health Librarians
Govt Librarians
Library Assistants
Academic & Research Librarians
Subject Librarians
LRC Managers
Information Managers
Information Architects
Information Governance Managers
Information Scientists
Information Rights Managers
Data Protection Officers
Taxonomy Specialists
Analysts
Cyber-security Managers
Knowledge Managers
Change Managers
Enterprise OEM Managers
Data Professionals
Data Scientists
Machine Learning Specialists
Data Analytics Managers
Artificial Intelligence Specialists

26. Our model of membership & Professional Registration
Professionally Registered members
Benefit from:
Recognition
Mentoring
Career development
Information Professionals
Build trust
Behave ethically
Strive for excellence
Add value
Lead or instigate change
Champion their profession
CILIP members
Benefit from:
Professional development
Networking
Leading content
Advocacy
People working in information- based roles
(who can be ‘professional’ in their approach)
Leaders Network Members
Benefit from:
Leadership support
Bespoke content
Networking

27. CILIP’s role as the Professional Association
CILIP holds the Royal Charter to act as the umbrella association for all Information Professionals. Our role includes:
Fostering demand for Information Professionals through advocacy and employer engagement;
Promoting the supply of talent by positioning a career as an Information Professional as aspirational, accessible and rewarding;
Securing the supply of relevant, future-ready skills by promoting ongoing engagement between employers and learning providers and identifying current and future skills needs;
Encouraging diversity by raising awareness of the Information Profession as an attractive career choice while systematically targeting barriers to entry and inclusion;
Maintaining, reviewing, updating and promoting the Ethical Principles and Code of Professional Conduct to ensure they reflect the changing context and environment;

28. CILIP’s role as the Professional Association (p2)
Encouraging Information Professionals to embrace Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure that their skills remain up-to-date and relevant to the changing needs of the job market;
Maintaining, reviewing, updating and promoting the Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB) as the ‘Standard Skills Model for Information Professionals’ to ensure that it reflects the changing needs of employers;
Encouraging and supporting the development of vocational and academic Qualifications which reflect the changing needs of employers
Ensuring that there are suitable and effective learning and training options to support all routes to become and information professional including through Apprenticeship
Maintaining and promoting a programme of Professional Registration to act as a ‘Quality Mark’, providing assurance to employers relating to the currency and relevance of Information Professional skills and competences;
Acting as the independent Regulatory Body overseeing the conduct of Information Professionals and ensuring compliance with professional standards and ethics

29. Equalities, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan
CILIP as an exemplar of best practice
As the UK’s information and library association, we will challenge ourselves to become an exemplar of best practice in equalities and diversity
Promoting positive change in today’s profession
We will work with partners and the profession to identify, challenge and overcome today’s structural and systemic barriers to diversity, inclusion and equality
Building an open, inclusive profession for the future
We take positive action to deliver an open, inclusive and diverse workforce for the future

30. A strong, independent and influential voice
3 connected goals:
A strong, independent and influential voice
A skilled professional workforce for the future
A bigger, better, more inclusive professional association
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

31. In summary...
(applies to the next few slides – we usually just read these out)

32. An organisation that champions equality, diversity, inclusion and representation in everything we do

33. We will work in partnership with Regional Member Networks and Special Interest Groups to celebrate and develop our diverse sector

34. We are undertaking a pilot project to define the scope & feasibility of an Library & Information Sector Research and Evidence Base

35. Your CILIP membership is changing...
Simple process to join, renew & manage your membership online
More affordable and inclusive membership structure
A new high-quality magazine for Information Professionals
Better, more targeted & timely communications
Improved opportunities for networking & CPD
A new Jobs & Recruitment service
New sector-leading content
Our Action Plan highlights a single goal, to put library and information skills at the heart of a democratic, equal and prosperous society
All of our projects and programmes are designed to deliver measurable progress toward this goal

36. Our challenge
We currently represent c. 14% of the Information Profession. We want to increase this to 25% by the end of 2022
We need you to go out and convince your colleagues to get involved & help us build a better future for the profession

38. Nick Poole
Chief Executive
CILIP
@NickPoole1
@CILIPinfo
@CILIPevents