[AI-Generated Summary]: Dr David McMenemy, Reader in Information Studies at the University of Glasgow and current CILIP Scotland President, has been appointed as the inaugural Chair of CILIP’s new Intellectual Freedom Committee. With over 25 years of academic experience and a decade of professional practice, McMenemy will lead the committee in addressing intellectual freedom challenges and promoting ethical principles in library and information services during an era of AI-amplified disinformation.
- Appointee: Dr David McMenemy
- Position: Reader in Information Studies, University of Glasgow
- New Role: Chair, CILIP Intellectual Freedom Committee
- Organization: Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP)
- Date: August 20, 2025