Advice for the New Systems Librarian – Building Relationships, Part 2 Previous articles in this series: Building Relationships, Helpful Resources, A Day in the Life I am at the two-year mark of being in my role as systems librarian at Jacksonville University, and I continue to love what I do. I am working on larger-scale […]
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LITA Education Call for Proposals for 2020
What library technology topics are you passionate about? Have something you can help others learn? LITA invites you to share your expertise with an international audience! Our courses and webinars are based on topics of interest to library technology workers and technology managers at all levels in all types of libraries. Taught by experts, they […]
UX “don’ts” we still need from Erika Hall
The second edition of Erika Hall’s Just Enough Research dropped October 2019; although this excellent volume was previously unknown to me I am taking the opportunity now to consume, embody, and evangelize Hall’s approach to user research. Or, as Hall might put it, I’m a willing convert to the gospel of “Enoughening”. Hall is a […]
Announcing the new LITA eLearning Coordinator
We are proud to announce that Kira Litvin will be the new LITA eLearning Coordinator. Litvin has been the Continuing Education Coordinator at the Colorado School for Public Health for the past six months. She provides distance/online learning library services and instruction and works regularly with other librarians, instructional designers, faculty, and educators to collaborate […]
Core Update – 12/12/2019
Greetings again from the Steering Committee of Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures, a proposed division of ALA. Coming up this Friday, December 13 is the last of four town halls we are holding this fall to share information and elicit your input. Please join us! Register for Town Hall 4 today. ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA division […]
Jobs in Information Technology: December 11, 2019
New this week Senior Specialist – Makerspace, Middle Tennessee State University, Walker Library, Murfreesboro, TN User Experience Librarian, Auburn University, Auburn University, AL Visit the LITA Jobs Site for additional job listings and information on submitting your own job posting.
Support LITA Scholarships this #GivingTuesday
It’s almost #GivingTuesday, so we’re highlighting the difference that LITA scholarships can make, and inviting you to join us in increasing access to LITA events by donating to our scholarship fund today. You can help us to provide more scholarships to events like AvramCamp and LITA Forum, as well as sponsor Emerging Leaders, with your […]
Call for Blog Coordinator for the Exchange: An ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration
The Exchange: An ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration brings together experiences, ideas, expertise, and individuals from the three ALA divisions. Broadly organized around the theme of “Building the Future Together,” the Exchange will examine the topic in relation to collections, leadership, technology, innovation, sustainability, and collaborations. Participants from diverse areas of librarianship will find the three days of […]
The Exchange Call for Proposals and Informational Webinar
ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA are now accepting proposals for the Exchange: Building the Future Together, a virtual forum scheduled for May 4, 6, and 8, 2020. The twelve hour virtual event will take place over three afternoons, featuring the following themes and topics: Day 1 – Leadership and Change Management Day 2 – Continuity and […]
Registration is Now Open for the Exchange
In May 2020, join ALCTS, LITA, and LLAMA for an exciting and engaging virtual forum. Registration is now open! The Exchange: An ALCTS/LITA/LLAMA Collaboration brings together experiences, ideas, expertise, and individuals from the three ALA divisions. Broadly organized around the theme of “Building the Future Together,” the Exchange will examine the topic in relation […]