Via CILIP’s website
Carryl brings extensive experience from a number of sectors, including academic, national and government libraries as well as roles in library supply, legal deposit, and as a lecturer in library and information science.
Her past roles have given her hands-on experience of managing complex library projects and decision making in challenging environments. She also has extensive experience implementing new technologies.
Currently the Head of Profession for Knowledge and Information Management (KIM) at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) where she has been Chief Librarian for almost 20 years. Carryl’s remit is also to lead on Information and Knowledge Management in support of 17,000 staff who work in the FCDO’s global network of 281 offices around the world.
As Vice President Carryl aims to help CILIP broaden its membership base, and to build strategic alliances with other professional organisations, working to establish clear career pathways into and within the information, knowledge and library profession.
After completing her term as Vice President for 2025, she will move on and become CILIP President in 2026.
Carryl will also deliver on CILIP’s Charter by collaborating with external organisations to unite, support and advocate for information professionals and librarians in all sectors, while upholding CILIP’s values, code of conduct and ethical principles.
Carryl recognises the power of the library and information community to change lives and this has been a motivating factor throughout her career. She recognises the impact of AI and that the digital skills of our professional community present the sector with a unique opportunity to showcase the profession’s importance to society. She is also determined to help CILIP’s membership achieve even greater professional recognition.
We thank Alison Brumwell and Alison Wheeler for also putting themselves forward in this close-run election, and wish them well for the future.
Louis Coiffait-Gunn, CILIP CEO commented:
“It’s fantastic that three such strong candidates put their names forward to join the CILIP Presidential Team this year, and that over 700 members cast their votes. The Vice-President and President are key spokespeople for CILIP to members, to the sector, and far beyond.
“We’re delighted that Carryl Allardice has been elected as she brings extensive cross-sector experience as a hands-on librarian and now in her senior role as Head of Profession at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. We’re all looking forward to working with her.
I hope that our other candidates, Alison Brumwell and Alison Wheeler will continue volunteering with CILIP in other areas and consider running to join the Presidential Team again. Our volunteers really are our lifeblood and we’re incredibly grateful to them, with few working harder than the Presidential Team during their time in office.”
Carryl Allardice, CILIP Vice President elect said:
“I welcome the honour of being able to give back to the library and information professional community as Vice President and then President of CILIP, having enjoyed the privilege of working as a librarian and information professional.
“My goal is to inspire the community through my advocacy of the profession and to address vital issues that matter to our members.?
“I will use my new role over the next two years to champion CILIP’s Professional Registration work, highlighting the importance of library and knowledge professionals investing in their skills, as well as demonstrating their professional credentials through certification, chartership, fellowship and revalidation. I will also seek to influence others on the importance of ethical standards to uphold our international professional standing.”
https://www.cilip.org.uk/news/686937/Carryl-Allardice-elected-CILIPs-next-Vice-President.htm
