About us
HLG is a UK based network of individuals working in or professionally interested in health and social care information. Our strength is our diverse and active membership covering all health and social sectors, and geographical areas in the UK. Members work for the health service, the academic sector, the independent sector, government departments, professional associations, charities and public libraries. Students with an interest in health and social care information are also welcome. Several HLG members live and work abroad.
Mission Statement
HLG supports its members to mobilise health information, through advocacy and through continuing professional development
Business Plan 2011
Business Plan 2011
Journal
Our journal, Health Information and Libraries Journal, published by Wiley Blackwell Scientific Publications, is available to Group members at a reduced subscription rate. http://wileyonlinelibrary.com/journal/hilj.
Newsletters
An electronic newsletter is published quarterly on this website in March, June, September and December. Each subject group has its own newsletter.
Subject Groups
There are two subject groups - Information for the Management of Healthcare (IFMH) and Libraries for Nursing (LfN). The Group also has
representation on other bodies and maintains links with organisations which have similar interests. HLG Wales offers a range of local events
and activities.
Directory
Health Library and Information Services Directory in the UK and Republic of Ireland (HLISD), is published in partnership with the NHS Strategic Health Authority Library Leads (SHALL). It contains over 800 services and over 1,000 contact names.
CPD
Study days and other meetings are held throughout the year. The HLG Conference is held biannually and HLG contributes to the CILIP Umbrella conference. We also support our members’ CPD by offering bursaries to attend CPD activities.
HLG Group Regulations
The Regulations for CILIP Special Interest Groups were updated in ocotber 2010.
Regulations for CILIP Special Interest Groups
For further information contact:
Hon Secretary: Richard Bridgen
Email: Richard.Bridgen@ulh.nhs.uk
Membership Secretary: Gary Birkenhead
Email: gary.birkenhead@googlemail.com