Staff Development Awards
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 and are a fantastic opportunity for staff working in any role at any level in any of our diverse member libraries to attend training, a conference or other event, to enhance their professional development and to network with others.
Applications for Staff Development Awards 2026 have now closed.
Staff Development Awards 2027 will open in early 2027.
Recipients and recipients’ reports
2026 Awards details
In 2026 there were eight Staff Development Awards available offering free places across M25 and cpd25 events and Conferences:
- Free attendance at the cpd25 Cataloguing with Confidence Training event on 12 May 2026 (in person at British Library in London, two awards available)
- Free attendance at the M25 Consortium Annual Conference 2026 on Tuesday 9 June (online, two awards available). Please note all member libraries are allocated two free places at the conference; this award provides a further free place for the recipient.
- Free attendance at the cpd25 LISA Annual Conference 23 June 2026 (in person in London, two awards available)
- Free attendance at a cpd25 event of the applicant’s choice taking place before 1 August 2027 (two awards available).
Terms and Conditions
Please read the terms and conditions for the Awards in 2026.
How to apply
Further details will be given when applications open in 2027.
Download and complete the application form, taking into account the terms and conditions. Applications are invited from any individual currently working at a member library. You are encouraged to join our mailing lists to be first to hear about upcoming opportunities.