The Information Retrieval Specialist Group (IRSG) or BCS-IRSG is a Specialist Group of the British Computer Society concerned with supporting communication between researchers and practitioners, promoting the use of Information Retrieval (IR) methods in industry and raising public awareness.
As a specialist group within the British Computer Society, IRSG or BCS-IRSG focuses on fostering dialogue between academia and industry regarding Information Retrieval (IR) methodologies. It also aims to disseminate knowledge about IR applications across different fields and increase public understanding of its importance.