ALGIS is an activity group of LARIA (Local Authority Research and Intelligence Association) and aims to raise awareness of the potential and actual benefits of the work of information specialists within local government and improve the effectiveness of information specialists within local government.

This may be in a traditional library role, in knowledge management, coping with the demands of Freedom of Information, in web development or as part of e-government.

ALGIS was formed more than 10 years ago with the aim of raising awareness of the potential and actual benefits of the work of information specialists within local government and improving the effectiveness of information specialists within local government.

We provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and good practice through

• visits
• seminars
• a regular newsletter
• our web site

A message from our Chair, Jane Inman:

Information and knowledge are valued today as never before. But there are challenges ahead as the information available continues its relentless growth and the technological ways of sharing it struggle to keep pace. E-government targets and Freedom of Information legislation will mean better control of information will be essential to all local authorities.

ALGIS is a group of information professionals who face similar challenges and aim to support each other in their work and promote the value of information management within local government.