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 58 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.

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Benefits of M25 Membership

cpd25

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.
Access25

Our reciprocal access scheme for the benefit of postgraduate research students and staff associated with M25 member organisations.
Members' Area

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.
Leadership Briefings

Our half-day briefings for staff in or aspiring towards leadership roles enable candid discussions on topical issues in a safe, supportive environment.
Networking Event

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.
Annual Conference

Our annual one day conference is open to members and non-members and alternates between an online and in person event. Conference 2027 will takes place in person. "Thank you so much for a wonderful conference. There was so much to take back."
Innovation Fund

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.
Staff Development Awards

Apply for a free place at an M25 training event or conference to support your own professional development. Applications now closed. Next year's applications open in early 2027.
Mentoring Scheme

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.
Develop by participating

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.
Working Groups

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.
SpeedMeet

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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Directory of Members

M25 Newsletter

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cpd25 is the staff development and training programme of the M25 Consortium

cpd25:

delivers staff development events and visits for all levels of library staff
provides value for money training for the benefit of our member libraries
fosters good practice amongst members and facilitates the exchange of experience

“The speakers were very interesting and knew a lot of information which was delivered in an engaging way. It was a useful training session that has helped to give inspiration and direction to our library marketing”
Delegate, ‘Marketing your academic library’, 16^th June 2026

“Wonderful session, inspiring”
Delegate, LISA Conference, 23rd June 2026

Events

5th August, 14:00

Visit to the House of Commons Library[TG1v/HoC] – FULL

cpd25 Events
6th August, 14:00

Visit to UCL East Library[TG2v/UCL]

cpd25 Visits
13th August, 14:00

Visit to Guildhall Library[TG2v/Guildhall] – FULL

cpd25 Visits
7th September, 14:00

Thriving with resilience in times of uncertainty[TG4/Resilience]

cpd25 Events

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News

16th July

Member call-out for data on core Library Systems

News
15th July

cpd25 Prize Draw winner announced

News
19th June

Library Assistant vacancy at Global Banking School

News

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Governance

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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Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Build connections, increase your brand reach, engage with potential customers and upgrade awareness by sponsoring an event or activity of the M25 Consortium.

Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Members’ Area

The Members’ Area is an online resource bank available to every member of staff working in M25 Consortium member libraries.

Use the Members’ Area to access:

Virtual learning and development resources
Business Continuity resources
Wellbeing resources
and lots more!

Access the Members' Area

Meet Jessie McLean Open Research & Publishing Librarian Our July SpeedMeet profile

Annual Conference 2027 Presentations Now available to watch in our Members’ Area

Visit UCL East Library 6 August 2-4pm

7 September online training: Thriving with resilience in times of uncertainty

Benefits of M25 Membership

cpd25

Access25

Members' Area

Leadership Briefings

Networking Event

Annual Conference

Innovation Fund

Staff Development Awards

Mentoring Scheme

Develop by participating

Working Groups

SpeedMeet

cpd25 is the staff development and training programme of the M25 Consortium

Events

News

Governance

Sponsor the M25 Consortium

Members’ Area

The Members’ Area is an online resource bank available to every member of staff working in M25 Consortium member libraries.

Meet Jessie McLean
Open Research & Publishing Librarian
Our July SpeedMeet profile

Annual Conference 2027 Presentations
Now available to watch in our Members’ Area

Visit UCL East Library
6 August 2-4pm

7 September online training:
Thriving with resilience in times of uncertainty