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CILIP GIG

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CILIP GIG represents information professionals in government departments, parliament, national libraries, etc. GIG is a CILIP volunteer-led community. Our communications aren't CILIP policy.

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Join us at our next webinar, in collaboration with Clarivate, "The library is not dead - it's just moving to AI", which will be taking place on Friday 2nd October at 12.30pm. For information on how to book, read our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/09/cili...

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CILIP Government Information Group / Clarivate webinar: "The Library Is Not Dead - It's Just Moving into AI", Friday 2 October, 12:30pm - 1:15pm

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Just before the summer, GIG held an online workshop on rapid review methodology and the role of librarians in this. In our latest blog, Laura Johnson, Research Skills Officer at the University of Birmingham, reflects on what she learnt at the event: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/08/repo...

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Report on the CILIP Government Information Group workshop: “Going beyond the traditional roles: the expert searcher’s role in rapid reviews”

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Have your say on AI in government library & information services. A DEFRA Library student is looking for participants for their dissertation survey: forms.office.com/pages/respon...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

New in @cilipmdg.bsky.social Catalogue & Index: Maria Nagle explores the cataloging policies and practices behind the Welsh Government Publications Archive. Read more: journals.cilip.org.uk/catalogue-an...

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Policies and preservation: how we catalogue Welsh Government publications | Catalogue and Index

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

The Library & Information History Group's (LIHG) recent newsletter includes an interesting articles on the history of library services for international development. Grab 🍵 a cuppa and get reading: cdn.ymaws.com/www.cilip.or...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

You can view the recording of the GIG/Welsh Government webinar "Exploring the Welsh Government Publications Archive" on YouTube. An article based on this webinar was recently published in the Legal Information Management Journal: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kC4u...

Webinar - Preserving the past for the future: exploring the Welsh Government Publications Archive

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

15 DAYS TO GO to New Skills deadline! ☑️Registered already? Log in and complete by 30 June. ❎Not registered? Register NOW & complete by 30 June. Complete both modules in under a day, receive a CPD eBadge and downloadable assets. Skill up today: www.cilip.org.uk/page/futurelibrary…

New Skills for the Future Library Leader title, sub text - complete the training by Tuesday 30 June, in a circle at the top the text is: 15 DAYS TO GO! CILIP and Arts Council England logos at the bottom, image of a girl looking at her watch on the right side

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

The GLOW-Ready (Getting Government Archives GenAI-Ready) Workshop 1 will be taking place on 18th June. This workshop will cover user needs and expectations, AI-assisted discovery, identifying priorities and issues of trust and transparency. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/glow-ready...

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GLOW-Ready (Getting Government Archives GenAI-Ready) Workshop 1

Join GLOW-Ready workshops on user needs, trust and responsible GenAI-assisted discovery for government archives.

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

@cilip-gig.bsky.social have organised a visit to the Bank of England Library and Archive in London. This is a rare opportunity to gain insight into how the service operates and supports research activity. You can sign up here (login required): www.cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Sign up for @cilip.bsky.social event "Harnessing the power of very large-scale knowledge assets" to hear about latest practices, and explore the opportunities, challenges and implications of leveraging computable knowledge: www.cilip.org.uk/event/knowle...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

@cilipcymru.bsky.social are hosting an online conference on 9th May - Intellectual freedom in an age of information disorder - supporting the library, knowledge, and information sector

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

A two-day workshop on AI and government records will take place on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 April 2026 @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy. The event is organised as part of the LUSTRE/GLOW initiative. More info is available via Eventbrite: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lustreglow...

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LUSTRE/GLOW Workshop 6: Government Records and AI

Online registration: a not-to-be-missed two-day workshop on AI and access to government records.

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our 2nd event of the year will be an online workshop led by Mala Mann of Cardiff University’s SURE. The focus will be on finding studies for evidence-informed policy making, and will include multiple case studies of reviews. For more info, read our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/04/cili...

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CILIP Government Information Group workshop: "Going beyond the traditional roles: the expert searcher’s role in rapid reviews", Tuesday 19 May 12pm - 1pm

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

In our latest blog, Siobhan Wood, Library Assistant at Lancashire County Council reflects on how hearing about the role of storytelling in KM led her to learn more about the field. Read it here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/03/conn...

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Connecting the Dots: A Reflection on Knowledge Management and Storytelling

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Loughborough University have published a study on AI for government archives: zenodo.org/records/1893...

Sifting the Digital Heap: A scoping study of AI for government archives – access, backlogs, and responsible practice

AI can play a decisive role in making digital government records more accessible and manageable, provided that its use is grounded in responsibility and clear purpose. Work is already underway across ...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

In the second of our series of GKIM Professional Registration interviews, we talk to Maria Nagle, Library Collections Manager at the Welsh Government. Read about Maria's experience of @cilip.bsky.social Professional Registration here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/02/prof...

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Professional Registration interview with Maria Nagle

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Not long to go until @cilip.bsky.social Members' Fest 2026! Read our latest blog for information on our Members' Fest panel webinar - What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026?: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/01/cili...

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CILIP Members' Fest / Government Information Group panel webinar: What's it Really Like Working in Government Information in 2026? Tuesday 3 March, 12pm - 1:15pm

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Need help with @cilip.bsky.social Professional Registration? Register for the Professional Registration 101 online drop-in session which is part of #CILIPMembersFest26

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

@cilipcymru.bsky.social are running a webinar next week on aligning revalidation and appraisals 🔽

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

Read our latest blog! An interview with the newest @cilip.bsky.social trustee David Smith OBE about his experience of Professional Registration as a GKIM professional: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2026/01/prof...

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Professional Registration interview with David Smith OBE

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A reminder that nominations are open for the 2026 GIG Awards 🎉GIG presents two awards each year recognising significant contributions to GKIM. Read our latest blog for further info on the different awards and how to nominate yourself, your team or a colleague: www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

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CILIP @cilip.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

🎁 Unwrap the #CILIP Knowledge Network on Day 6 of #12DaysOfCILIP. Join one of 20+ Special Interest Groups to connect, share expertise and collaborate with peers in your sector or area of interest, from Metadata, Health K&IM and beyond. Find your new SIG: ow.ly/x8ZY50XJGAA

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

What if you could learn from failure before it happens? 🤔In our final #KNOWvember webinar extract, Luke Spencer (UK Home Office) introduces the Catastrophise technique—a proactive way to explore what could go wrong, share insights, and build stronger plans. cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/11/know...

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KNOWvember - Learning from Failure—Before It Happens

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

In the third of our KNOWvember postings, we recognise that knowledge management (KM) can only ever occur within an organisational context, and this will inform an organisation’s KM model. cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/11/know...

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KNOWvember - Models of KM and organisational fit

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

We're looking at the power of storytelling as a knowledge capture and dissemination tool as part of KNOWvember. cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/11/know...

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KNOWvember - Storytelling at the Home Office

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Are you in GKIM and working towards @cilip.bsky.social Professional Registration? Portfolio extracts addressing criterion 2 are available in the Prof Reg candidates' section of the CILIP website via the following link (login required): www.cilip.org.uk/global_engin...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Nominations are now open for the 2026 GIG Awards 🎉GIG presents two awards each year recognising significant contributions to GKIM. Read our latest blog for further info on the different awards and how to nominate yourself, your team or a colleague: www.cilip.org.uk/members/grou...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Happy KNOWvember! This month, @cilip-gig.bsky.social along with many UK gov departments and agencies will be sharing important messages about GKIM. read our latest blog for further info: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/11/welc...

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Welcome to KNOWvember!

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Our 2025 CILIP Conference Bursary winner, George has provided a great report on the @cilip.bsky.social Conference which took place in July. Read about George experience of and take-aways from the conference here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/10/the-...

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The journey of knowledge: Lessons from CILIP Conference 2025

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Sign up for the CILIP K&IM Annual Awards Evening🏆 on Wednesday 12th Nov at 5.30pm and find out who the current high flyers are in the world of Knowledge and Information!: cilip.org.uk/events/Event...

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The 2025 K&IM Awards evening will be held over Zoom

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

As part of the KNOWvember campaign, @cilip-gig.bsky.social are holding a webinar celebrating the winners of our 2025 annual awards. Read more in our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/09/cili...

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CILIP Government Information Group webinar: “The more you KNOW(vember): sharing the successes of GIG's annual award winners”, Wednesday 12 November, 12pm - 1pm

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

Thinking of Professional Registration? @cilip-gig.bsky.social and @cilip.bsky.social are hosting an online panel event featuring speakers with first-hand knowledge of Prof Reg including presenters working in GKIM. Read our latest blog for more info: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/09/cili...

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CILIP / Government Information Group panel webinar: Professional Registration on the go: Maximising your chances in Government Knowledge and Information Management, Wednesday 22 October, 12pm - 1pm

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

The Public Authority (Accountability) Bill, if passed, will introduce a range of new duty of candour measures on public bodies and officials which will have implications for records management and information disclosure. Find out more in this factsheet: Duty_of_Candour_Fact_Sheet.pdf

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Gov.UK have updated their guidance on using AI to manage the digital heap: www.gov.uk/government/p...

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Learn about the @cilip-gig.bsky.social visit to the FCDO historical collection @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social in our latest blog!: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/08/cili...

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CILIP GIG Visit to the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Historical Collection at King’s College London, by Rossitza Atanassova

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

The Cabinet Office is planning to use an algorithm each year to review the relevance of digital files for possible disposal. Read the full article here: www.ukauthority.com/articles/cab...

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Cabinet Office maintains use of data disposal algorithm | UKAuthority

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

An interesting article was published in Computer Weekly recently on Humphrey, a suite of AI tools being rolled out by the Civil Service. CW notes the need to address "foundational data literacy across the board": www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Shou...

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Should we trust Humphrey to boost public sector efficiency? | Computer Weekly

Labour is betting on Humphrey, an AI toolkit named after a Yes Minister character, to drive public sector efficiency

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

@cilip-gig.bsky.social next committee meeting will be on 8th July at 1pm. @cilip.bsky.social members are welcome to observe our meetings and raise any issue for our considerations. Email secretary.gig@cilip.org.uk to take part 🙂

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

There are two exciting opportunities to join our friendly and supportive @cilip-gig.bsky.social committee as either a Blog Editor or Web Pages Editor. See our blog for info on what is involved and how to apply: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/gig-...

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GIG Committee Vacancies

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

There's still time to sign @cilip-gig.bsky.social AGM 2025 and Awards Presentation on 5th June! See our latest blog for more information: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/gove...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

We have two vacancies on our committee! @cilip-gig.bsky.social is looking for a Blog Editor and a Web Pages Editor (Digital Champion) to join our friendly team - if you are interested, more info is available in our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/gig-...

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GIG Committee Vacancies

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The programme for the @cilip.bsky.social Conference 2025 includes some interesting sessions from GKIM professionals!: cilipconference.org.uk/agenda/ @cilip-gig.bsky.social are sponsoring a bursary place for the conference-more details available here: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/cili...

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Agenda - CILIP Conference 2025

Agenda - CILIP Conference 2025

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Join us at the @cilip-gig.bsky.social AGM 2025 and Awards Presentation on 5th June! See our latest blog for more information: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/gove...

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Government Information Group - Awards Presentations and AGM 2025

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

The @cilip-gig.bsky.social latest ebulletin has been sent out- have you received it? If not, make sure to update your @cilip.bsky.social mailing preferences - more information is available in our blog on how to stay in touch with GIG: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

We are delighted to announce that we are sponsoring one bursary place at the @cilip.bsky.social Conference 2025 which takes place in Birmingham on 2-3 July. For info on how to apply for this opportunity, see our latest blog: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/cili...

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CILIP Conference 2025 - GIG Bursary offer

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

@cilip-gig.bsky.social next group visit will be to King's College London's Maughan Library, focusing on the historical library collection of the FCDO. For information on the collection, and how to attend the visit, see our latest blog 🙂: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/05/cili...

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CILIP Government Information Group visit: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Historical Library Collection / Thursday 10 July 2025, 2:30pm – 4:30pm

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The ICO has put together an online exhibition detailing how significant events over the past 40 years have helped to shape data privacy rights. You can view the exhibition here:

ICO 40 online exhibition - Our lives, our privacy: the 40 items that shaped 40 years of privacy rights

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Are you missing out on emails from @cilip-gig.bsky.social? We know that approximately half of GIG members do not receive our emails - please see our new blog detailing how you can make sure you're not missing out: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/04/how-...

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How to stay in touch with CILIP GIG

CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 03/04/2025

Are you working in GKIM and have or are currently working on completing your professional registration? We'd love to hear from you! Please fill out our survey which will be used during our roundtable at the end of the month: smartsurvey.co.uk/s/profession...

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CILIP GIG @cilip-gig.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

@cilip-gig.bsky.social and @cilip.bsky.social are holding a roundtable session on Professional Registration for those in GKIM. See our latest blog for information on how to participate: cilipgig.blogspot.com/2025/04/even...

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Event: Online roundtable and survey: “Professional Registration in Government Knowledge and Information Management”, Tuesday 29 April 2025, 2pm – 3:15pm