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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

To register for the waiting list, please email Info@scis.org.uk

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

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