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Scotland’s Library & Information Professional of the Year 2023

Jennifer Findlay with her Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award at HMS Unicorn in Dundee.

We are delighted to announce that Scotland’s Library & Information Professional of the Year 2023 is… Jennifer Findlay!

Our award judges commended Jennifer’s exceptional contribution to the profession and her ongoing commitment to impact and innovation, both within her service and the wider CILIPS community.

Jennifer was presented with her award by Helen Bower, Commercial Director of our award sponsor Bolinda Digital, on Monday 5th June at the CILIPS Annual Conference.

Many congratulations to Jennifer from all at CILIP Scotland!

Jennifer Findlay with her Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award at HMS Unicorn in Dundee. Jennifer Findlay with her Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award at HMS Unicorn in Dundee.

2023 Shortlist

After a rigorous judging process, Jennifer was selected as overall winner from an outstanding shortlist of professionals. Find out more about their achievements by clicking on their names below:

  • Graham Fairweather, Senior School Librarian, the High School of Glasgow
  • Jennifer Findlay, Head of Library and Archive Services, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service
  • Wendy Kirk, Librarian, Glasgow Women’s Library
  • Jimi Mitchell, Senior Library Administrator, the Sir Alex Ferguson Library at Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Christine Stewart, Principal Librarian (Reader Development & Literacy – Families and Adults), The Mitchell Library, Glasgow
 

In This Section

Scotland's library and Information Professional of the Year Shortlist. Christine Stewart, 2023. CILIPS blue and grey logo. White paper background with mixed blue confetti around the outside.

Meet the Shortlist - Christine Stewart

Christine Stewart is one of five outstanding CILIPS members shortlisted for Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award 2023.
Scotland's library and Information Professional of the Year Shortlist. Jennifer Findlay, 2023. CILIPS blue and grey logo. White paper background with mixed blue confetti around the outside.

Meet the Shortlist - Jennifer Findlay

Jennifer Findlay is one of five outstanding CILIPS members shortlisted for Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award 2023.
Scotland's library and Information Professional of the Year Shortlist. Graham Fairweather, 2023. CILIPS blue and grey logo. White paper background with mixed blue confetti around the outside.

Meet the Shortlist - Graham Fairweather

Graham Fairweather is one of five outstanding CILIPS members shortlisted for Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award 2023.
Scotland's library and Information Professional of the Year Shortlist. Jimi Mitchell, 2023. CILIPS blue and grey logo. White paper background with mixed blue confetti around the outside.

Meet the Shortlist - Jimi Mitchell

Jimi Mitchell is one of five outstanding CILIPS members shortlisted for Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award 2023.
Scotland's library and Information Professional of the Year Shortlist. Wendy Kirk, 2023. CILIPS blue and grey logo. White paper background with mixed blue confetti around the outside.

Meet the Shortlist - Wendy Kirk

Wendy Kirk is one of five outstanding CILIPS members shortlisted for Scotland's Library & Information Professional of the Year Award 2023.
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