We will update this page with news about relevant upcoming webinars and in-person events.
Neurodivergent Library and information staff network (NLISN)
The Neurodivergent Library and Information Staff Network (NLISN) is a peer support network for neurodivergent library and information staff across the UK and Ireland. You can sign up as a member (for free or a voluntary contribution) and join their JISCMail list to hear news from the network.
They run in person and online events. Read more about their past events here – there are some really interesting speaker presentations that you can download.
Call for speakers
NLISN currently has a call for speakers for a full day-online event on 18 March 2026 exploring experiences of entering (or helping others enter) the LIS profession as neurodivergent.
There is more information about the event and an opportunity to submit proposals at this link: https://forms.gle/rhyUmX3gvyWhVBPF6
Neurodiversity webinars
Andrew Walsh provides training to support neurodivergent library users and colleagues. See the links below for information about two upcoming webinars in February 2026:
Working with and supporting neurodivergent colleagues, 16th February, 2-4pm, £50: https://NDColleaguesFeb2025.eventbrite.co.uk
Supporting neurodivergent library users, 27th February, 2:30-4:30pm, £50: https://NDLibraryUsers.eventbrite.co.uk
Prison and public library community of practice: Wednesday 28th January 2026
The next online event for the Prison and Public Library Community of Practice takes place online on Wednesday 28th January from 12pm – 1pm. There is more information about this Community of Practice in this blog post. If you would like to attend the event in January, or simply be added to the mailing list to hear news about this CoP, please email Katherine Blamire at the British Library’s Living Knowledge Network: Katherine.Blamire@bl.uk
UNESCO webinars
UNESCO’s Institute for Lifelong Learning runs a series of webinars about lifelong learning for adults, with some focused on libraries and education in prison. They offer insights from practitioners, policymakers and experts from around the world. You can browse and sign up to attend webinars at this link. They also upload recordings of previous webinars for you to watch.
CILIP events
Libraries Connected runs a series of webinars and in-person events. These are most often aimed at public library staff but may be delivering training or good practice ideas that are also relevant to prison library provision. Browse their upcoming webinars at this link.
libraries Connected events
A full list of online and in-person events run by CILIP is available at this link. Most events will have a reduced fee for CILIP members.