The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals in Scotland (CILIPS) is the Scottish arm of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals.
CILIPS is the professional body for librarians and information specialists working in Scotland and represents members from across sectors: academic, public and school libraries as well as commercial, health and voluntary organisations.
In 2002 the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals was formed as a result of the amalgamation of the Library Association and the Institute of Information Scientists. At this time CILIP in Scotland, CILIP Cymru/Wales and CILIP Ireland were also formed.
The relationship between CILIP and CILIPS is defined by an internal agreement signed in 1995 which gives the basis for CILIPS to operate under a devolved model. Policy, finances, operational matters and advocacy are devolved to CILIPS Council and staff. This has been a mutually beneficial model which has proved successful both pre and post devolution.
CILIPS publishes a professional journal Information Scotland every two months and hosts an annual conference which usually takes place in June.
CILIPS works closely with the Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC), the advisory body for the Scottish Government on library and information matters. Until 2012, both organisations worked together to support individuals and organisations working within information services. SLAINTE combines the output of both organisations up to 2012 to offer Scottish librarians a single entry point to information, resources and services. Since January 2013, both organisations have become independent from one another.
CILIPS was involved in consultations with the Scottish Parliament for the development of the National Library of Scotland Bill 2011.