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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
23 Jun 2025
We are deeply concerned by reports of @GlasgowCC's proposal to remove #schoollibrarians from all 30 secondary schools in the city, particularly at a time when #readingenjoyment is in such steep decline.
Read our statement: bit.ly/4ei3x7x
#uksla #schoollibraries
20 Jun 2025
Every Glasgow secondary school set to lose its librarian bbc.in/4n6xuvj
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24 Mar 2025
The CILIPS North Branch AGM is taking place this Wednesday (26th March) at 4 pm, followed by Kirsten McQuarrie from CILIPS highlighting the brilliant resources available through the CILIPS website! Click this link for further details :0) cilips.org.uk/events/cilips-…
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30 Nov 2024
There's still time to do the Moray Council budget consultation on closing 7 libraries in Moray. moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/… write to local councillors - tell them what these libraries mean to you and the impact closures will have on you moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/… #librariesmatter
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17 Nov 2024
A brilliant letter from Kirsten of CILIPS to Moray Council in response to its proposal to close 7 libraries leaving just 4. The full letter can be read here: cilips.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
15 Nov 2024
‘If implemented, these closures would leave Moray with the poorest public library provision anywhere in Scotland…’ our open letter to Councillors: cilips.org.uk/wp-content/upl…
ALT An extract from an open letter to Moray Council expressing concern regarding proposed library closures.
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
16 Nov 2024
13 out of 31 libraries to close due to “seeing lower numbers of visitors in recent years”. Well, they’re going to see even fewer soon then. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9ql…
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16 Nov 2024
Aberdeenshire Council looks set to close 13 Libraries. The decision looks final.
bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9ql…
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16 Nov 2024
You may have heard that Moray Council is proposing to close 7 libraries including Lossiemouth and Keith libraries. If you are in Moray and value your library service please take time to complete their budget consultation and visit your local library!
moray.gov.uk/moray_standard/…
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28 Oct 2024
CILIPS North committee is reviewing it's communication channels it uses to reach members, and would like your views on this. Look out for an email from CILIPS with a survey link or visit this post on the CILIPS website for further information:
cilips.org.uk/north-social/
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With Halloween approaching, check out our video on the Recommended Children and YA Horror Books for 2024 on the CILIP SLG YouTube Channel: youtu.be/jq9DiLEHgD4. You can also download the booklist here: drive.google.com/file/d/12oG……
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12 Mar 2024
The North Branch is offering a sponsored day place at the forthcoming CILIPS conference. If you're in the CILIPS North area why not apply? Closing date 12th April. cilips.org.uk/cilips24-fundi…
6 Mar 2024
Don't forget to have a look at the funding opportunities for #CILIPS24! 📚
Bursaries are available from @SLIC1991, from our Professional Development Fund, @CilipsCentral, @CILIPSEast, @CILIPSTayside, @CILIPSNorthEast and MORE! 🤩
For more, click here: cilips.org.uk/cilips24-fundi…
ALT Sponsored Places, CILIPS24, Information for all, Dundee Apex hotel, 3rd & 4th June 2024. CILIPS Professional Development fund, 8th March 2024. Scottish Library and Information Council Bursaries, 11th March 2024. CILIPS Central Branch Sponsored Place, 12th April 2024. CILIPS East Branch Sponsored Place 12th April 2024. CILIPS Tayside Branch sponsored Place, 12th April 2024. CILIPS North East Branch Sponsored Place, 12th April, 2024.
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
17 Jan 2024
A week today: our first Vent Event of 2024.
Register free for this popular online session. Ban the snow blues and enjoy the bants with colleagues!
8 Jan 2024
Happy New Year from School Libraries Group Scotland with TWO exciting events ahead this term:
Our first event is in January and is our popular School Library Vent Event. Please join us online from 4-5pm for this free @CILIPScotland session. Register here: cilips.org.uk/events/slgs-ve…
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
18 Jan 2024
🎉 The 2024 #ReadForEmpathy book collection launches soon!
Ensure you're getting the most out of these specially selected titles - perfect for building empathy across all ages - by joining our webinar with @EmpathyLabUK Founder @sarahmears10.
👉🏼 buff.ly/3H4BPLE
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
18 Jan 2024
We're massively looking forward to Libraries Day on the 24th of Jan for #TheJanuaryChallenge with @64M_Artists! 🎨🖌️✨
Don't forget to join in and celebrate the library as a home and inspiration for creativity and wellbeing! 💥
Find out more here: cilips.org.uk/events/cilips-…
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
11 Dec 2023
📖 How do we combat the decline teenagers' reading enjoyment?
Join @UoELiteracyLab's @DrSarahMcG & Charlotte Webber to hear feedback from teenagers on their reading attitudes, as well as practical ideas for how to support their reading practices.
👉🏼 buff.ly/3RfmMU2
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13 Dec 2023
Looking forward to joining up with members from across the CILIPS North region today at our AGM online :0)
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
15 Jul 2021
Ooh, we do love these coffee and cake breaks! Inspiring to see our @CILIPSNorth members staying in touch and creating new opportunities to connect with one another
15 Jul 2021
Great @CILIPSNorth Coffee and Cake ☕️🍰 break meet up with colleagues from across the North :0) I find this a great chance to meet and talk to folk in different sectors I wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to. @CILIPScotland @NHSGLibraries
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
15 Jul 2021
Great @CILIPSNorth Coffee and Cake ☕️🍰 break meet up with colleagues from across the North :0) I find this a great chance to meet and talk to folk in different sectors I wouldn't otherwise get the opportunity to. @CILIPScotland @NHSGLibraries
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CILIPS North Branch retweeted
1 Jun 2021
#DementiaAwarenessWeek
Did you know that there are some great resources to help those with dementia and their carers? Here are some book displays showing some of the books available in Keith and Elgin Libraries.
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31 May 2021
Whether working from home or onsite @CILIPScotland north members are invited to drop everthing pick up a cuppa and something tasty at 10.30 this Thursday for our next catch up. Email Branch Chair Stephen Leitch here: cilips.org.uk/branches-group… for details on how you can join in.
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