CILIP

CILIP is the UK’s library and information association. CILIP work to improve services, develop our members’ expertise and champion the sector

About CILIP

CILIP is the UK's library and information association

It aims to promote the value of libraries, information services and knowledge management, and to support the professional development of its members. The Designing Libraries web site is a collaborative project between CILIP, the Society of Chief Librarians and Cardiff University.

It provides a database of library building projects, a collection of best practices and design guidelines, and a showcase of innovative library design ideas.

The partnership

The relationship between CILIP and the Designing Libraries web site is one of partnership and mutual support

CILIP contributes to the content and maintenance of the web site, as well as promoting it to its members and the wider library community.

The Designing Libraries web site helps CILIP to fulfil its mission of advocating for libraries and information services, and to provide its members with access to relevant and useful information.