Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

Who we are

We are the leading voice for the information, knowledge management and library profession. We’re here for everyone who has a professional connection to information, knowledge, data and libraries, and shares our belief in their power to change lives.

Our purpose is to unite, support and empower information professionals across all sectors.

• Vision:  A professional community, dedicated to changing lives through quality information, services and expertise.
• Mission:  To be the leading professional membership association for people working in information, knowledge, libraries and related disciplines.
• Values:  We will stand for and actively champion the values that unite our profession:
  • Social justice
  • Intellectual freedom
  • Evidence-based practice