School Librarians Conference

Event Date

January 30, 2026

Event Cost

£95 Lunch included

£114 - non members

Event Time

10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Location

Merchiston Castle School

294 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH13 0PU

Book Event

Cancellation and refund policy

Cancellations must be advised by email 5 working days prior to the event.
A refund will not be granted if a registrant fails to attend or cancels within 5 working days prior to the event.
We welcome substitute delegates attending in your place at no additional cost.
Cancellations for residential courses must be advised 6 weeks prior to the event.

Event Description

About the Conference

Join school librarians for a day of insight, practical tools, and networking. This year’s programme spans national initiatives, research-informed practice, professional ethics, strategic marketing, and the role of libraries as informal learning spaces—plus a relaxed social gathering to round off the day.

Why attend?

Stay up to date with the National Year of Reading 2026 and youth library developments
Explore how the National Library of Scotland supports research for young people
Understand the ethical framework and benefits of CILIP/CILIPS membership
Build your capacity with a hands-on Strategic Marketing workshop
Get practical strategies to tackle misinformation and disinformation
Discover the impact of libraries as informal learning spaces
Celebrate sector excellence with insights on the 7 Hills Book Award

Speakers

Rachel Gibb — School Librarian & Sector Lead
Kelly Greenwood & Alison King — Youth Libraries Group
Dr Jill Dye — National Library of Scotland
Sean McNamara — Director, CILIPS
Ned Potter — Library Marketing Specialist
Dr Bruce Ryan — Researcher in information literacy and misinformation
Cindy Coleson — 7 Hills Book Award

Accessibility

We aim to make this event accessible to all participants. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know in advance so we can support your visit.

Registration and refreshments from 9.15 am

Lead Delegate

First Name

Last Name

Job Title

Dietary Requirements

School

School Type

Professional Learning Co-ordinator

Professional Learning Co-ordinator's Email

Organisation/School Name (for non SCIS Member School)

Purchase Order (if required)

Other Information

Additional email confirmation (if required)

Once submitted a confirmation email will be sent to your email address. If you do not receive a confirmation please email info@scis.org.uk

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