Eight free cpd places for members
The M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries offers Staff Development Awards each year for staff of member libraries.
We are committed to enhancing the experience of all those working within our member libraries, and these Awards directly support this. People are at the heart of the Consortium and our member libraries. We recognise that supporting all staff to achieve their potential is key to the success for our members.
The M25 Staff Development Awards form part of the charitable work of the Consortium. They provide a fantastic opportunity for staff working in any role at any level in any of our member libraries to enhance their professional development and to network with others.
The Awards
There are eight Staff Development Awards available offering free places across M25 and cpd25 events and Conferences:
- Free attendance at the cpd25 SLA Annual Conference 2026 (in person in London, two awards available)
- Free attendance at the cpd25 Cataloguing with Confidence Training event 2026 (in person at British Library in London, two awards available)
- Free attendance at the M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026 (online on Tuesday 9 June, two awards available). Please note all member libraries are allocated one free place at the conference; this award provides two further free places.
- Free attendance at a cpd25 event of the applicant’s choice taking place 1 August 2027 (two awards available).
Find out more and download the application form: Staff Development Awards
Closing date: 11 March 2026