LITA Heads of Library Technology IG meeting at ALA Annual Conference 2012,
Anaheim, CA
Sunday, June 24, 2012 - 10:30am - 12pm
Sheraton Garden Grove, Chardonnay Room
In addition to a short business meeting there will be presentations:
Win Shih from USC Libraries will talk about IT Leadership and Focus in a
Changing Environment: from Function to Transformation to Strategy
Technology is the driving engine for library and higher education enterprises
these days. In the networked academy, information technology (IT) is more
pervasive and critical in facilitating the success of student learning and
faculty research than ever before. Effective library IT leaders, therefore, are
not only accountable for healthy daily technological operations and for
effective support vis-à-vis business processes; but must adopt a holistic,
external foci and concentrate upon applying IT strategically to drive
innovation, fuel productivity and create new initiatives.
Jason Vaughan from UNLV Libraries will talk about Staff use of iPads
- Here at the UNLV Libraries we're just now deploying iPads to over 30 library
staff for library staff use. I've learned a lot in preparing for the rollout
and support requirements associated with all this, and will cover:
- Purchasing logistics (iPads themselves and iPad apps -- e.g. discounts, staff
purchases vs purchases paid for by the institution, etc.
- Setting up a sustainable infrastructure for support (i.e. technical support
issues that may develop down the line) Highlights of our distribution
technique and basic training for staff receiving iPads
Meg Brown-Sica from CU Denver Libraries will talk about the Auraria Library
Tech Check-Out Program
The LITA HoLT IG is also seeking the suggestions for discussion topics, things
you have been working on, plan to work, or want to work on in terms of
Leadership and Library Technology. All suggestions and presentation topics are
welcome and will be given consideration for presentation and discussion.
http://connect.ala.org/node/179460
Stu Baker
Associate University Librarian
for Library Technology
Northwestern University Library
stuba...@northwestern.edumailto:stuba...@northwestern.edu