Acevedo, Morris win 2019 Carnegie, Greenaway medals
The UK Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) has announced the winners of the 2019 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals. Dominican-American writer and slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo won...
Jennings, Colpoys longlisted for Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals
Australian children's author Paul Jennings and illustrator Allison Colpoys have been longlisted for the UK's 2019 Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals respectively. Jennings' novel A Different Boy (A&U), illustrated by Australian artist...
SCL and CILIP partner on ‘ethical guidelines’ following Home Office deal
The UK’s Society of Chief Librarians (SCL) has agreed to partner with the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) to develop an ethical framework for commercial partnerships, following...
Carnegie, Greenaway 2014 shortlists announced
The shortlists for this year’s Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals, presented by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) in the UK, have been announced. Eight books have...
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Wade appointed as chair of CILIP councilIn the UK, Martyn Wade has been appointed as chair of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) council, reports the Bookseller....
Carnegie, Greenaway 2014 nominations announced
The nominations for the 2014 CILIP Carnegie Medal for outstanding writing in children’s books and the 2014 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal for distinguished illustration in children’s books have been announced. You...
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Macmillan US makes backlist ebooks available to libraries In the US, Macmillan will expand its pilot ebook lending program for libraries to include its entire backlist, reports Publishers Weekly. The...
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CILIP passes vote of no confidence in libraries minister In the UK, the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) has passed a vote of no confidence in libraries...
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CILIP survey finds over 1000 UK library jobs in danger next year A new survey by the Chartered Institute of Library & Information Professionals (CILIP) in the UK has found...