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 54 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.
The Consortium’s staff training and development programme provides training events and library visits covering diverse aspects of library and information service provision.
The Consortium provides half-day Leadership Briefings on hot topics.
Our newest Task & Finish Group is recruiting members. Join us to share best practice in sustainability throughout the region
A mutual access scheme for the benefit of postgraduate research students and staff in libraries belonging to the M25 Consortium.
It's about people: what do staff at our Member Institutions do? A SpeedMeet profile on our website is a great opportunity to introduce yourself to Members and the wider profession.
An annual informal drinks reception to meet staff across Member libraries and build your professional networks.
Members and non-members are invited to a one day conference in person on 24 June 2025.
Engage with the M25 community, gain valuable development experience and help to develop our activities by getting involved with our Task Groups, Working Groups and on our Steering Group.
Apply for a grant that meets the Fund’s criteria and the M25 Consortium’s aim to support all members in their personal, professional and institutional development.
Apply for a competitive bursary to support your professional development.
Our Groups develop resources and provide the evidence based info the M25 Members need on important and relevant issues.
Mentoring works. 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.
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Keep up-to-date with M25 news via our newsletters and the news feed on our website
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“The speakers brought so much enthusiasm and positivity to their talks, truly inspiring.” Delegate, ‘So you want to be a Subject Librarian?’ 8th June 2023
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The M25 Consortium is governed by a Steering Group comprising elected Representatives from our member libraries.
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