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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.
Join the M25 Consortium
Join us, whatever the weather, at the
M25 Annual Conference online on 9 June
Register your place today!
Meet Carly Ramirez-Herelle, April’s SpeedMeet
Wanted: focus group members
to discuss library excellence frameworks
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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 formal annual one day conference is open to members and non-members. Conference 2026 will take place online on Tuesday 9 June 2026.
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 for 2026 open now!
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
“This workshop provided a comprehensive introduction to both the conceptual and applied aspects of cataloguing. It has strengthened my foundational knowledge and given me greater confidence to handle bibliographic metadata with accuracy and professionalism in my day-to-day work.
Delegate, ‘Cataloguing with Confidence’, 17th June 2025
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Events
7th May, 11:30
Visit to the Mercers’ Hall and Chapel[TG2v/Mercers]
cpd25 Events
12th May, 10:00
Cataloguing with confidence [TG1/cataloguing] – FULL
cpd25 Events
15th May, 14:30
Visit to Kew Gardens Library [TG4v/Kew] – FULL
cpd25 Visits
19th May, 10:30
What does it mean to be a Subject/Liaison Librarian? [TG1/SubLib]
cpd25 Events
26th May, 13:30
The GLAM sector: what can we learn from Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums [TG1 GLAM]
cpd25 Aspects
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News
17th April
April’s SpeedMeet is Carly Ramirez-Herelle
News
1st April
Spring into action: book your M25 Conference place
Annual Conference
26th March
Call for Focus group participants
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!
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