CILIP conference The CILIP conference has long provided the information community with vital support, insight and upskilling opportunities. With its focus on the theme of leadership, this year’s conference will bring together established, emerging and aspiring leaders to explore the challenges and opportunities the sector currently faces. CLA’s bursary places are open to those at licensed organisations, and to someone who is a student, new to the profession or without the financial means to cover the ticket. CLA recognises the vital role that conferences can offer aspiring or emerging leaders, and it is our mission to make these opportunities available to all those who are passionate about information literacy, regardless of background. We are particularly interested in hearing from people who have never been to the CILIP Conference before, and who wouldn’t ordinarily be able to go. Three bursaries are available and applications should fall into one of the following sectors: Schools or FE Public (NHS, public library, govt etc) Private (commercial, industry etc) Once awarded, successful bursary recipients will document their approach and time at the conference to share their insights with the wider community. They will also be expected to produce a summary report, due in August. Read more about the CILIP conference: cilipconference.org.uk How to apply Please complete this form, and together with your written statement, email it to bursaries@cla.co.uk by Tuesday 30 May 2023. Your supporting statement should be no more than 500 words, and outline your interest in attending CILIP Conference 2023 and how this bursary place will support your professional development in your sector. We are particularly interested in hearing your views on the role of copyright or IP in the profession. If you have any questions about the application process, please email bursaries@cla.co.uk Busrary winner testimonials I had the privilege of attending this year’s CILIP Conference. I think it’s important to start here – it was a privilege, and I would not have been able to attend this event without a bursary such as the one I got. So, to everyone at CLA, thank you. Charlotte Ford King Edward VI College, Stourbridge Please pass along my sincerest thanks to everyone involved with the CLA bursary that enabled me to attend the CILIP conference in July. My learnings were only made possible by the generous support of the Copyright Licensing Agency. Liza Ackermann Student at Ulster University Arriving at the Hilton Metropole, I received a warm welcome with coffees and oaty biscuits. It was also nice to have arrived with one my colleagues from the British Library and in the exhibition area; we soon met people from other libraries and organisations. A lovely start! Thank you to the Copyright Licensing Agency for supporting my visit to the CILIP Conference. It was very enlightening and enjoyable. Marette Hickford British Library I had the privilege of attending this year’s CILIP Conference. I think it’s important to start here – it was a privilege, and I would not have been able to attend this event without a bursary such as the one I got. So, to everyone at CLA, thank you. Charlotte Ford King Edward VI College, Stourbridge
