The M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries is a collaborative organisation that works to improve library and information services within the M25 region and more widely across the East and South East.

The Consortium has 55 member institutions, comprising Higher Education, national, museum and other scholarly libraries. Its aim is to provide services and resources for the benefit of library staff, learners and researchers.

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Benefits of M25 Membership

cpd25

The M25 Consortium’s staff training and development programme provides events and visits for staff working at all levels across a range of personal and professional topics.
Access25

Our reciprocal access scheme for the benefit of postgraduate research students and staff associated with M25 member libraries.
Members' Area

The Members' Area hosts a wealth of useful information and resources, including Business Continuity (including the M25 Mutual Support Agreement), Wellbeing and Virtual Learning and Development.
Leadership Briefings

Our half-day briefings for staff in or aspiring towards leadership roles enable candid discussions on topical issues in a safe, supportive environment.
Networking Event

Our informal annual gathering for staff working at all levels within our member libraries - an opportunity to catch up with colleagues, meet new ones, and build your professional networks.
Annual Conference

Our formal annual one day conference is open to members and non-members. Our 2025 Annual Conference: Shaping the Future takes place at the University of Greenwich on 24 June 2025. Booking is open now.
Innovation Fund

Bid for funds to deliver something special that contributes to the M25 Consortium’s aim to support all members in their personal, professional and institutional development.
Staff Development Awards

Apply for a free place at an M25 training event or conference to support your own professional development.
Mentoring Scheme

Our regional mentoring scheme for non-senior staff is a first-class personal development opportunity - sign up as a mentor or apply to be a mentee.
Develop by participating

Get actively involved with the M25 community and gain valuable experience and contacts whilst helping to develop and deliver our events and programmes. Staff working at any level within an M25 member library are welcomed.
Working Groups

Our Working Groups gather evidence-based information and best practice on key topics and develop resources and support for the benefit of our members. Current groups include the Diversity Working Group and the Sustainability Working Group.
SpeedMeet

The M25 Consortium is all about people - but who are the staff at our member institutions and what do they do? A SpeedMeet profile on our website is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to our members and the wider profession.

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Directory of Members

M25 Newsletter

cpd25 is the staff development and training programme of the M25 Consortium

cpd25:

delivers staff development events and visits for all levels of library staff
provides value for money training for the benefit of our member libraries
fosters good practice amongst members and facilitates the exchange of experience

“A really great session. I took away a lot of great information, general advice and next steps for how to upskill whilst I look for the right position. Thank you!”
Delegate, ‘Demystifying Research Support Roles in Libraries’, 11th June 2024

Events

22nd May, 13:30

The GLAM sector: what can we learn from Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums [TG1/ASPECTS3_GLAM]

cpd25 Aspects
12th June, 14:00

Student Engagement [TG3/Engagement]

cpd25 Events
16th June, 14:30

Visit to Kew Gardens Library [TG4v/Kew] – VISIT NOW FULL

cpd25 Visits
17th June, 10:00

Cataloguing with confidence [TG1/cataloguing] – EVENT NOW FULL

cpd25 Events
19th June, 10:00

SLA Conference 2025 – AI in Libraries:Friend or Foe [TG4/SLA25]

cpd25 Events

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News

30th April

Congratulations to our Staff Development Awards winners

News
25th April

April’s newsletter now out

News
23rd April

Early bird discount deadline for Conference extended

News

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Governance

Responsibility for governance of the M25 Consortium rests with the Trustees, elected by the membership at the Consortium's AGM. The Trustees are supported by the M25 Steering Group, also elected at the AGM, who help shape the strategic direction of the Consortium and oversee the delivery of its events, programmes and other activities.

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Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Build connections, increase your brand reach, engage with potential customers and upgrade awareness by sponsoring an event or activity of the M25 Consortium.

Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Members’ Area

The Members’ Area is an online resource bank available to every member of staff working in M25 Consortium member libraries.

Use the Members’ Area to access:

Virtual learning and development resources
Business Continuity resources
Wellbeing resources
and lots more!

Access the Members' Area

Last chance to book: Your Career Plan 20 May, Toynbee Hall

What we can learn from the GLAM sector Four presentations including ‘So you want to be an art librarian’ 22 May, British Library

M25 Annual Conference 24 June We welcome bookings from non-members and members

Benefits of M25 Membership

cpd25

Access25

Members' Area

Leadership Briefings

Networking Event

Annual Conference

Innovation Fund

Staff Development Awards

Mentoring Scheme

Develop by participating

Working Groups

SpeedMeet

cpd25 is the staff development and training programme of the M25 Consortium

Events

News

Governance

Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Members’ Area

The Members’ Area is an online resource bank available to every member of staff working in M25 Consortium member libraries.

Last chance to book: Your Career Plan
20 May, Toynbee Hall

What we can learn from the GLAM sector
Four presentations including ‘So you want to be an art librarian’
22 May, British Library

M25 Annual Conference 24 June
We welcome bookings from non-members and members