Rebecca Dorsett

In our latest blog, Siobhan Wood, Library Assistant at Lancashire County Council reflects on how hearing about the role of storytelling in KM led her to learn more about the field. Read it here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/03/connec…

Only a few days left to vote in the 2026 CILIP elections! Please do consider voting for me and also looking at our trustee candidates ready for a brand new year 🥂 cilip.org.uk/page/2026elect…

I can’t write the length of spiel I would like to on here but please do consider voting for me in this years CILIP elections for the vice president role next year, I would love to ‘up’ my passion for the totality of this profession even further🎉: cilip.org.uk/page/2026elect…

Nominations are now open for the 2026 GIG Awards 🎉We present two awards each year recognising significant contributions to GKIM. Read our latest blog for further info and how to nominate yourself, your team or a colleague: #more" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-go…

Empowering England’s next library leaders: #NewSkills for the Future Library Leader is built around two modules: Digital Skills & Futures Literacy. We want 1000 participants from England’s public libraries trained by March '26. #ACEFunded. Sign up today: cilip.org.uk/future-librari…

Trip into Bath yesterday to cheer myself up & visit one of my old haunts aka Bath Central Library to donate some of my favourites to the the wonderful Christmas library initiative collecting children’s books for those without a gift this year 📚 #bathlibraries #bathcentrallibrary

Have you registered for the CILIP AGM yet? Join us to hear Geoff Barton CBE, Independent Commission on Oracy in Education's special keynote as we celebrate our profession, hear about key strategic priorities for 2026 & vote on key resolutions. cilip.org.uk/event/CILIPAGM…

As part of the KNOWvember campaign, @gig_cilip are holding a webinar celebrating the winners of our 2025 annual awards. Read more in our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/09/cilip-…

Learn about the @gig_cilip visit to the FCDO historical collection @KingsCollegeLon in our latest blog!: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/08/cilip-…

Why not help to provide Library services to members and staff of the House of Lords and contribute to the efficient administration of the Library’s collections and services #LISJobs #Libraries @gig_cilip @ciliplndn #Westminster #jobs informationprofessionaljobs.com/jobs/library-a…

@O2 seems I’m one of a long list of people whose phone is shown as being delivered to O2 recycle but am now being ghosted? It might be spooky season but not happy my device has now apparently been stolen. #o2recycle #sortitout

If you liked the sound of CILIP SCOOP in my last tweet (sorry Elon, X?!) then they are looking for a new chair! It’s a great opp. to learn more about the wider government information landscape, is a very small commitment and great professional development 🥂 #cilip

Have you heard of CILIP SCOOP? The Standing Committee on Official Publications work to champion and preserve one of the most unique and sometimes overlooked part of the UK Gov info world! Find out more here: cilip.org.uk/members/group_… #officialpublications #ukgovernment

Here are some of the committee posts that are currently available: informationprofessionaljobs.com/volunteers/

What’s it like to be on a CILIP SIG committee? There are so many things to celebrate: it can help you develop new skills, explore your sector, connect with new people and work within the most amazing group of passionate people 🥂 #summerofGIG @gig_cilip #ProfessionalDevelopment

Who are the @gig_cilip committee? We are a group of volunteers from a wide variety of library & info roles, absolutely passionate about supporting professional development/championing all government info professionals 🥂 Find out more: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2023/06/report… #summerofGIG

Today I am kicking off a ‘Summer of GIG’ as throughout July I will be sharing lots of different info about the fabulous CILIP Government Information Group. So please grab an orange drink of choice & learn more about the world of @gig_cilip this month🍹 #cilipgig #government

Instead my reservation came through as a happy pick me up, on a week where I’m feeling low recovering from a knee injury. I can now enjoy a surprise book session this weekend & it feels so much ‘more’ by waiting for this - all for free! 🧵3/3 #lovelibraries #publiclibraries

Book lovers Library thread: Not being able to get books instantly is often seen as a downfall of public libraries in a world where everything is quickly accessible but…that is precisely why I love them. 🧵1/3

If I had bought this book when it first came out it would’ve probably gone into my to be read pile with no due date to spur me on. I probably would’ve forgotten about it and the instant gratification would be gone in, well, an instant! 🧵2/3