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The Information Literacy Group provides a cross-sector forum for debate & knowledge exchange in all aspects of information and digital literacy. Come and join the discussion! 💻: https://infolit.org.uk ▶️ Our comms do not represent CILIP policy
CILIP Members’ Fest 2026 is fast approaching, offering a free, open‑access programme of online events running from 2–6 March. Explore the programme and find out more here: infolit.org.uk/cilip-fest/
"Experts fear that Americans are losing their ability to distinguish between fact & fiction — & that fewer people seem to care about the difference."
👇🏾 As laid out, the mis- & disinfo machine - boosted by AI - has never been more potent. #NewsLiteracy as a solution has never been more urgent.
Calling Health Literacy professionals!
The University of Sunderland is evaluating health literacy standards for organisations using this survey:
sunduni.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
Please email Health.Literacy@sunderland.ac.uk for more information
Deadline extended to Monday 9th at 1pm!
infolit.org.uk/randomised-c... we’re starting up our randomised coffee trials again - chat to fellow information professionals and make new contacts!
The LILAC draft conference is out and it looks amazing! Including the Learning Sets workshop I am running with @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Details here if you want to take part! infolit.org.uk/keep-that-li...
Speaking of LILAC, my podcast about the LILAC Learning Sets is now live on the @infolitgroup.bsky.social blog! Along with a transcript if you prefer to read rather than listen :) infolit.org.uk/chatting-inf...
I did a podcast! I'm on the @infolitgroup.bsky.social New Professionals' podcast, Chatting Info Lit, talking about the new Learning Sets programme we're creating for @lilacconf.bsky.social 🙂
soundcloud.com/chatting-inf...
The next blog in our 'Top Tips for Health Teaching' series is live on the website now, exploring the ways in which Berkshire Healthcare Library and Knowledge Service have had to adapt and evolve their searching training.
Check it out now! 👇
infolit.org.uk/from-few-to-...
Upcoming event klaxon!
On Thursday 26th February, we will be hosting an event on Information Literacy, data and evidence removal in the US.
If you would like to find out more and sign up, you can do so at the link below 👇
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
The @infolitgroup.bsky.social & @ucl.ac.uk Department of Information Studies are proud to announce the return of the Information Literacy Award at #LILAC26 The award is open to all practitioners, researchers & academics working in #infolit in the UK. Nominations close 6 Feb (17:00 GMT).
Our new external relationships manager @bethtapster.bsky.social recently shared her thoughts on the #LILAC26 bursaries with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social. Applications close on the 21 Nov and it's really easy to apply via your LILAC account. Don't miss out! ⬇️ buff.ly/BMykNHB
Further information is provided via the links to the questionnaire below that will initially take you to the information sheet that can be read prior to consent.
The questionnaire will be open from Nov 3rd to Dec 5th. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a...
(6/6)
Please note the following:
- If you are aged 18+ and working in a public library (inc. voluntary roles), you are eligible to participate.
- No personal data is required.
- The questionnaire should take approximately 15 mins to complete
(5/6)
This will be the first major review of the role of public libraries in addressing mis/disinformation and will help evidence and draw further attention to an important societal role, and the challenges experienced by library staff (4/6)
The research is funded by Arts Council England and is being undertaken by the University of Stirling in partnership with the University of Glasgow (3/6)
All public library staff in England are invited to complete an online questionnaire reviewing the role of public libraries in addressing the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society (2/6)
All public library staff in England are being invited to complete an online questionnaire reviewing the role of public libraries in addressing the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society. The research is funded by Arts Council England and is being undertaken by the University of Stirling in partnership with the University of Glasgow. This will be the first major review of the role of public libraries in addressing mis/disinformation and will help evidence and draw further attention to an important societal role, and the challenges experienced by library staff. Please note the following: If you are aged 18+ and working in a public library (inc. voluntary roles), you are eligible to participate. No personal data is required. The questionnaire should take approximately 15 mins to complete. Further information is provided via the links to the questionnaire below that will initially take you to the information sheet that can be read prior to consent. The questionnaire will be open from Nov 3rd to Dec 5th.
Are you a member of staff in the public library sector? Do you have thoughts on the the growing issue of mis/disinformation in UK society?
It's time for you to have your say! 🧵👇(1/6)
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/stirling/a...
If you missed our recent ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ workshop with the @infolitgroup.bsky.social catch up on the recording, which is full of ideas & advice on writing a presentation proposal for #LILAC26. Our call for presentations closes on the 13 Nov: www.lilacconference.com/lilac-2026/c...
Don’t forget that the @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26. If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email cilipilg@gmail.com before 16:00 (GMT) next Thursday (30 Oct).
More interesting information and tips about how Libraries can support Tackling Climate misinformation and disinformation. #GreenLibraries @metoffice.gov.uk @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social
Did you know that @infolitgroup.bsky.social can provide informal feedback on your draft abstract for #LILAC26 ? If you want to check if your idea is suitable, or you just want someone to look over your draft, email cilipilg@gmail.com before 16:00 (GMT) on Thursday 30 Oct.
If you’re thinking of submitting an abstract for #LILAC26 but would like some practical tips, join the @infolitgroup.bsky.social on Friday (3 Oct) 12-1pm BST for their ‘Submitting a LILAC abstract’ online workshop. Book your place ⬇️
The logo for the LILAC 2026 conference. The logo is circular with a lilac background, all text within the circle is a white colour and all images are white with a lilac outline, to show detail. At the centre of the circle there are two female figures. They are stood facing forwards but looking in different directions. They are wearing overalls and boots. They both have a cloth hanging out of a pocket and the figure on the right has goggles on her forehead. They each have one arm around the other and their other hand is on their own hip. The figures are based on the Women of Steel bronze sculpture that commemorates the women of Sheffield who worked in the city's steel industry during the First World War and Second World War. It was created by the sculptor Martin Jennings. Above the figures are the words LILAC: The information literacy conference, below the figures is the word Sheffield - all words are in capital letters. To the left of the figures is the number 20 and to the right of the figures is the number 26.
There's still time to sign up for the @infolitgroup.bsky.social 'Submitting a LILAC abstract' online workshop. It's happening tomorrow (Fri 3 Oct), 12-1pm BST. Get some practical tips for your #LILAC26 presentation proposal! Book your place ➡️ buff.ly/I1ZT6z6
New report from Scotland, with research conducted by Dr Bruce Ryan at Edinburgh Napier University, on the challenges faced by school librarians in developing a valuable role and fulfiling their teaching potential in helping to address mis/disinformation www.cilips.org.uk/misinfo-scho...
The #LILAC26 call for presentations opens soon (29 Sept). If you're thinking about submitting an abstract but you have questions, or would like some practical tips, come along to the @infolitgroup.bsky.social online workshop on Friday 3 October, 12-1pm BST. Book your place:
✨Some good news for your Monday morning! ✨
Our very own @rosiejhjones.bsky.social has been awarded a National Teaching Fellowship!
Congratulations, Rosie - so well deserved and we are all so proud!
This is such a fantastic idea! Please do consider submitting to this special issue of @jinfolit.bsky.social 💙
Have you applied to join the #LILAC review panel yet? You could play a critical part in our conference and shape & support the development of #infolit Plus, it’s something great for your CV! Applications close 18 Sept 2025. buff.ly/0wJd1LL
AI and IL: an open discussion on shared practice
📣 Upcoming event klaxon! 📣
On Tuesday 16th September, we hosting a discussion on AI and IL, offering an opportunity for you to chat with peers on best practice in current and future teaching.
Sign up here!
infolit.org.uk/upcoming-eve...
The #IFLA_E4GDH has published a briefing summarising the research evidence on the role of libraries in supporting the climate change agenda repository.ifla.org/items/75a9bf... #E4GDH #ITOCA #ifla_hbs #chla-absc @cilip.bsky.social @infolitgroup.bsky.social @ifla.org