GLA Information Technology Interest Group

John Stephens (chair)Trish Vlastnik (vice-chair)

“The purpose of the Information Technology Interest Group is to collect and disseminate information in the general area of library automation. Specific interests include the following: electronic data processing, telecommunications, cable communications,

systems analysis, and the evaluation of computer hardware and software. The interest group will serve both an educational and clearinghouse function.

IT Resources

What does the ITIG do?

• Interest Group meeting at annual conference

• Organizational meeting at Mid Winter• Monthly emails between members on

current technology, trends, conferences, etc.

• Maintain interest group content on the GLA webpage

Which of the following best describes your participation in the GLA Information Technology

Interest Group (ITIG)?

Which of the following best describes your participation in the GLA Information Technology

Interest Group (ITIG)?

Other: Instagram (3), Snapchat (3), Tumblr (2), Goodreads, Pinterest, Levo

Which of the following social networking websites do you or would you be willing to use for communicating

with the ITIG?

Other: none (3), email (3), any, listserv, Instagram

Which of the following options best describes your preference for preserving monthly communications

between interest group members?

Comments: Wiki, email list, Google Groups or listserv

Which of the following options best describes your preferences for preserving meeting content such as

minutes and presentations from Mid Winter and Annual conferences?

Please list any other ideas about options for facilitating and preserving communications of the ITIG.

• Prefer not to use social media sites at work• Livebinder• Listserv or Google groups• Create a backup for content on the GLA

website • Problems with content ownership and privacy

on social media• Try to maintain a small social media presence