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.
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.
Our reciprocal access scheme for the benefit of postgraduate research students and staff associated with M25 member libraries.
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.
Our half-day briefings for staff in or aspiring towards leadership roles enable candid discussions on topical issues in a safe, supportive environment.
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.
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.
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.
Apply for a free place at an M25 training event or conference to support your own professional development.
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.
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.
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.
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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“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
13th May, 14:00
Visit to RHS Lindley library [TG2v/RHS Lindley] – VISIT NOW FULL
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14th May - 28th May, 14:00
cpd25 Events
20th May, 13:30
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22nd May, 13:30
cpd25 Aspects
12th June, 14:00
Student Engagement [TG3/Engagement]
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23rd April
Early bird discount deadline for Conference extended
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14th April
Conference early bird rates close on 17 April
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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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