Public Access to Government Information Award
(PAGI)
A principal tenet of the American Association of Law Libraries is the right of equal access to information for all to ensure an informed citizenry and to promote a just and democratic society. Established in 1998, the Public Access to Government Information (PAGI) Award recognizes persons or organizations that have made significant contributions to protect and promote greater public access to government information.
Selection criteria include:
- A contribution that significantly improves public access to government information, thereby increasing the public’s knowledge about the workings of government;
- The extent to which the individual or organization has had a positive impact on protecting and promoting public access to governmental information; and
- The extent to which the effort advances the AALL mission and Government Relations Policy.
Though nominations are solicited annually, there is no requirement that the award be given every year. Recipients need not be law librarians or members of AALL. More information on the application process is available here.
2008 PAGI Award recipients
OMB Watch, Promoting open government, accountability, and citizen participation
2007 PAGI Award recipients
Cathy Hartman, University of North Texas Libraries
University of North Texas (UNT) Government Documents Web site
John Joergensen, Rutgers University Law School Library
Rutgers-Camden Law School Library Digital Project | 
