About us
The Government Information Group represents the professional interests of librarians and information workers in government departments agencies, parliamentary and national libraries and welcomes members from any sector of the profession, particularly those with an interest in government information and documentation.
In line with other CILIP special interest groups, GIG is governed by a committee that consists of four officers and up to an additional 12 members.
The Group organises professional training for its members on topical subjects such as Freedom of information, mentoring, electronic publishing and information handling. It promotes CILIP’s chartership and fellowships in government departments and encourages the use by members and their organisations of the Continuing Professional Development Personal Profile.
Visits are arranged to government libraries and other national collections. As part of its policy of fostering contacts between members the Group organises social activities.The Government Libraries Journal is published three times a year and includes reports of Group activities, news items and more in depth articles. Contributions are welcome and should be sent to the Editor.
GIG is represented on a number of other professional bodies, including SCOOP, the recently formed Branches and Groups Forum, and the Special Libraries Committee and regularly comments on CILIP's policies and initiatives.
In 2010, following a consultation with group members, the Government Libraries and Information Group changed its' name to Government Information Group (GIG).