CILIP East | Applying to Library School | Dec 2026

CILIP East are pleased to present "Applying to Library School", at The Betty & Gordon Moore Library, Cambridge. Come along and hear from programme directors and recent graduates from a range of University LIS departments.

Are you thinking about a degree in Library and Information Studies? Do you want to know more about the different options out there, and about potential funding opportunities?

CILIP East are pleased to present "Applying to Library School", which will take place from 1.30 pm to 4.30 pm on Thursday 10th December.

Come along and hear from programme directors and recent graduates from a range of University LIS departments.

We will be covering full-time, part-time and distance learning options, and there will be plenty of opportunities to ask questions during the afternoon. There is a small fee to attend the event which will in part cover costs associated with the event.

Any profit made on this event will contribute to the CILIP East Small Grants Fund.

Programme
1.15 - Registration and arrival
1.30 – 1.40 Welcome and Housekeeping
1.40 – 2.10 Peter Holdridge, University of Sheffield – A General Introduction to Library School
2.10 – 3.10 Course Directors’ panel and Q&A
3.10 – 3.50 Tea & Coffee with a chance to network
3.50 – 4.20 LIS Student experiences and Q&A
4.20 – 4.30 Wrap up and Thanks