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The CILIP Government Information Group webinar Changing Minds, Changing Practice: Embedding Information Literacy in a Military Environment takes place on 17 November, 12noon-13.00 GMT. Presenters are Luke Johnstone and Thomas Cross (Librarians, Learning and Teaching Team, Hobson Library, Joint Services Command and Staff College, United Kingdom). "The military education environment is unique, but the challenges facing libraries are familiar. As the information landscape continues to evolve, libraries are increasingly expected to do more than provide access to resources. They are expected to develop critical thinkers, confident researchers, and independent learners while contributing to broader organisational capability building. "Drawing on practical experience, this session will explore how changing expectations, strengthening stakeholder relationships, embedding a culture of learning, building organisational capability, and promoting learner independence helped reshape both the perception and purpose of the library. Attendees will gain insights into the challenges of organisational change and how defence libraries can position themselves as essential contributors to the Strategic Defence Review via educational success, professional development, and lifelong learning which is adaptive to operational lessons, innovation, and research." Register at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/changing-minds-and-practice-information-literacy-in-a-military-environment-tickets-2003928715733 Photo by Sheila Webber: hydrangea, September 2026

The CILIP Information Literacy Group (CILIP is the UK's association for library and information professionals) is revising its definition and elaboration of Information Literacy.  The last official CILIP definition of Information Literacy that the Information Literacy Group created dates from 2018.  They have published an anonymous survey that "aims to gather feedback, suggestions, and thoughts from our community on what you would find beneficial in an updated definition of Information Literacy." They are seeking input from all sectors, but this is obviously particularly relevant if you are based in the United Kingdom.  The survey is here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc43WWLm82sApUvLViHFHP094lFfTpHcrjEyN1lpSDx_CwXEg/viewform?pli=1 Photo by Sheila Webber: autumn reflected in a car window, October 2026

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