CILIP, the library and information association

CILIP is the leading professional body for librarians, information specialists, and knowledge managers, advocating for the value of library and information professionals and the services they provide. Membership provides benefits such as professional development, career support, staying informed, networking, and special deals. By joining CILIP, members invest in the future of the profession and help advocate for the value of library and information professionals to key decision makers. CILIP also works to maintain and promote standards of excellence in the management and sharing of information and knowledge resources, support equality of access to information, and enable members to achieve and maintain the highest professional standards.