If you’re going to ALA Midwinter in Boston, don’t miss these excellent LITA activities. Click the links for more information. And check out the entire:
LITA at ALA Midwinter schedule
Friday, January 8, 2016, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
LITA “Makerspaces: Inspiration and Action” tour at Midwinter!
How do you feel about 40,000 square feet full of laser cutters, acetylene torches, screen presses, and sewing machines? Or community-based STEAM programming for kids? Or lightsabers? If these sound great to you
Saturday, January 9, 2016, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center – 104 BC
All Committees, and all Interest Groups, meetings
This is where and when all the face to face meetings happen. If you want to become involved in working with LITA, show up, volunteer, meet your colleagues, express your interests, share your skills.
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 10:30 am to 11:30 am, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center – 253 A
Top Technology Trends Discussion Session
Part of the ALA News You Can Use series this is LITA’s premier program on changes and advances in technology. Top Technology Trends features our ongoing roundtable discussion about trends and advances in library technology by a panel of LITA technology experts and thought leaders. The panelists for this session include:
- Moderator: Lisa Bunker, Pima County Public Library
- Jason Griffey, Berkman Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University
- Jim Hahn, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Jamie Hollier, Anneal, Inc. and Commerce Kitchen
- Alex Lent, Millis Public Library
- Thomas Padilla, Michigan State University
- Rong Tang, Simmons College
- Ken Varnum, University of Michigan
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm, Seaport Hotel, Room Harborview 2
LITA Open House is an opportunity for current and prospective members to talk with Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) leaders, committee chairs, and interest group participants. Share information, encourage involvement in LITA activities, and help attendees build professional connections.
Sunday, January 10, 2016, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, MIJA Cantina & Tequila Bar Quincy Market – 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace – Boston, MA
Please join the LITA Membership Development Committee and members from around the country for networking, good cheer, and great fun! Expect lively conversation and excellent drinks. Cash Bar. Map the location.
Monday, January 11, 2016, 8:30 am to 10:00 am, Boston Convention & Exhibition Center – 104 BC
Join your fellow LITA members for breakfast and a discussion led by President-elect Aimee Fifarek, about LITA’s strategic path. We will focus on how LITA’s goals–collaboration and networking; education and sharing of expertise; advocacy; and infrastructure–help our organization serve you and the broader library community. This Town Meeting will help us turn those goals into plans that will guide LITA going forward.
Questions or Comments?
For all other questions or comments related to LITA at ALA Midwinter Boston, contact LITA at (312) 280-4268 or Mark Beatty, mbeatty@ala.org