A New England library

Information Technology Section (ITS)

"Library-wide IT Proficiencies"
June 12th, 2008, Bryant University, Smithfield, RI

Program Details and Registration

A Brief History

The Information Technology Section officially became a section in 1996. This came about as a result of the merging of the NEMICRO and Media sections of NELA. Library technology issues, respective to each of these sessions, made apparent the need to merge since the focus of each group began to blend.

We are excited about our future in the 21st century. This brochure is designed to familiarize you with our goals and invite you to join us in this effort.

We Are:

  • Members of NELA who are involved in, and interested in, computer hardware and software, and library media issues.
  • Academic, public, school, and special librarians who work with computer and/or media technologies in our respective institutions.
  • Librarians interested in keeping abreast of technology as it impacts on our professional lives.
  • Librarians interested in updating our skills in these areas.

Our Goals Are:

  • To provide a forum for our members to network and discuss library technology issues.
  • To provide workshops and training at various sites in New England.
  • To act as a clearinghouse for library technology issues.
  • To provide opportunities to preview emerging technologies.

Workshops We Have Sponsored:

  • HTML: Designing Your Own Home Page on the Web
  • Hands-on Internet workshops
  • PC troubleshooting workshops
  • Pioneer Libraries: Internet Access for Patrons
  • Satellite Long Distance Learning
  • Introduction to Microsoft Powerpoint
  • LANs End: How LANs are Used in All Types of Libraries
  • Computer tips drop-in sessions at NELA's annual conference
  • Last spring's (2007) conference:
    • "Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Open Source"
      June 6th, 2007, Tower Hill Botanic Garden, Boylston, MA

To Join:

Check off the ITS/Information Technology Section on your NELA membership renewal form. There are no additional fees for ITS membership.

For More ITS Information, contact:

Chair

Rick Taplin
ITS Chair
Minuteman Library Network
10 Strathmore Road
Natick, MA 01760
508-655-8008 x201
its+NELAsecure+nelib.org