The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), is pleased to offer an award for the best unpublished manuscript submitted by a student or students enrolled in an ALA-accredited graduate program. Sponsored by LITA and Ex Libris, the award consists of $1,000, publication in LITA’s refereed journal, Information […]
Sign up now for Accessibility for All: Screen Readers Over 25 million Americans are blind or have low vision and would benefit from access to a computer equipped with screen reading software. There are many different options available to libraries when choosing which screen reading software to make available to their patrons. This 90 minute […]
Check out our new lineup and get details on our latest round of online learning to boost your skill set! Online Courses Do you regularly manipulate MARC and metadata sets? Metadata Management Tools Offered: October 23 – November 6, 2018 Instructor: Kelsey George Looking for a beginner’s crash course in game making software and process? Making […]
Hey there, fellow newbie to systems librarianship! Have you had a moment to take a breath yet? Are to-do and to-learn lists scattered in a notebook, calendar, and in your e-mail? I am right there with you. A little bit of background I moved into my role as systems librarian in January 2018 after serving […]
Understand basic concepts and terminology of data visualization and select appropriate types of visualization to present data effectively. Nuts and Bolts of Data Visualization Thursday May 31, 2018, 1:00 – 2:30 pm Central Time Presenter: Vincci Kwong Libraries collect many different types of data, from demographic data, usage statistics to survey responses. As the amount […]
The new ALA Connect has launched, and we want to make sure you’re aware of some things that will affect LITA members, even if you’ve never used the site. LITA will not be using ALA Connect until July, but your member profile lives there so it’s very important that you log in, view the default […]
What library technology topic are you passionate about? Have something to teach? The Library Information Technology Association (LITA) invites you to share your expertise with a national audience! For years, LITA has offered online learning programs on technology-related topics of interest to LITA Members and wider American Library Association audience. Submit a proposal by May […]
The Library and Information Technology Association seeks proposals for the 21st Annual 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum Minneapolis, MN November 8-10, 2018 Submit your Proposals now due by May 15, 2018. The theme for the 2018 LITA Library Technology Forum is: Building & Leading. What are you most passionate about in librarianship and information technology? This conference […]
As discussed here on LITAblog, three ALA divisions — the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS), the Library & Information Technology Association (LITA), and the Library Leadership & Management Association (LLAMA) — are currently discussing how we might work together to create a new division. We’re asking you to complete an online survey […]
On February 23, I posted for discussion a proposal on a closer formal relationship between LITA, LLAMA, and ALCTS. That included an anonymous feedback form where you can ask questions, express feelings, et cetera. I will be collating and answering these questions every few weeks here on LITAblog (so please keep asking!). Since that time […]