PACE, ANDREW K., Education: The Catholic University of America, MSLS (Library Science), 1996; The University of Virginia, BA (Rhetoric & Communication Studies), 1991. Current Position: Head, Information Technology, North Carolina State University Libraries, 2001-present. Previous Positions: Assistant Head, Systems, NCSU Libraries, 1999-2001; Systems Librarian for Digital Projects, NCSU Libraries, 1999-99; Systems Librarian, Innovative Interfaces, Inc., 1996-99; Library Assistant (Graduate Library Pre-Professional), The Catholic University of America Libraries, 1994-96. ALA Activities: LITA: Panelist, Top Technology Trends, 2005-Present; ACRL: Member, 2004-Present; LITA: Director-at-large, Board, 2004-07; LITA: Member, National Forum 2003 Planning Committee, 2002-03; LITA: Member, Regional Institutes Committee, 2001-03. Offices Held outside of ALA: NISO: Co-chair, Metasearch Initiative, 2003-05. Publications: Blogger, Hectic Pace (ALA), 2006-present; Co-author, "Toward a 21st Century Library Catalog," Information Technology and Libraries (LITA), 2006; Columnist, "Technically Speaking," American Libraries (ALA), 2004-present; Author, "The Library eBook Makes a Comeback," eWord (ForeWord Magazine), 2004; Author, "Dismantling Integrated Library Systems (cover story)," Library Journal, 2004; Author, The Ultimate Digital Library: Where the New Information Players Meet (ALA Editions), 2003; Co-author, "LITA Forum 2002: 'Making Connections' in Houston," Computers in Libraries (Information Today), 2003; Co-editor, Smart Libraries Newsletter (ALA Techsource), 2002-2004; Author, "Optimizing Library Web Services: a Usability Approach," Library Technology Reports (ALA Techsource), 2001; Columnist, "Coming Full Circle," Computers in Libraries (Information Today), 2000-2005. Honors, Awards, Prizes, Medals, Citations: Frye Fellowship, 2006; Librarian of the Year (DRA Users' Group), 2002; Graduate Library Pre-professional (Graduate Student Work-study), 1994. Accomplishments: I hope I have succeeded in changing the nature and perception of integrated library systems, in general, and the public interfaces to those systems, in particular. In my eight years at NCSU, I have overseen several successful IT projects--a laptop lending service, ILS migration, local ERM development (E-Matrix), a next-generation catalog (Endeca), and the building of a robust IT architecture for support of the physical and digital library. I have been able to maintain some status as a library IT practitioner while also entertaining a growing number of invitations to write, speak, keynote, and consult on library automation and the future of digital libraries. By far, my favorite success has been my continued professional engagement with colleagues and peers in organizations like NISO, ALA, and LITA.

STATEMENT: I was inspired to run for LITA president by the example set by LITA's past leaders. In an impromptu memorial to Henriette Avram, several past presidents spoke at a breakfast in New Orleans about the intense involvement of librarians--and LITA--in determining the future of library automation. We are now at a new critical juncture. It is up to librarians and LITA members to define our involvement in the future of the digital library. LITA is the organization best poised to deal with changes in digital library development, education, and publishing, not only because of its long and illustrious history, but because of the strength of its membership. I want to help LITA be the kind of organization that experienced librarians want to lead and new librarians want to join.

 
BISOM, DIANE B., Education: UCLA, MLS, Specialization in Cataloging and Library Automation, 1980; California State University, Long Beach (CSULB), BA, English Literature, 1978. Current Position: Assoc. Univ. Librarian, Info. Technology & Systems, University of California, Riverside, 2006-present. Previous Positions: Head, Systems Department, University of California, Irvine, 1990-2006; Systems Librarian, UCLA, 1981-90. ALA Activities: LITA: Chair, LITA Assessment and Research Task Force, 2006-Present; LAMA: Chair, LAMA Electronic LA&M Task Force, 2005-Present; ALA: LITA Representative, ALA Hugh Atkinson Award Committee, 2004-Present; LAMA: Member, LAMA LA&M Editorial Advisory Board, 2003-Present; LAMA: Chair, LAMA Web Advisory Board, 2005-06; LITA: Member, LITA 40th Anniversary Celebration Task Force, 2005-06; LAMA: Member, LAMA Web Advisory Board, 2002-05; LITA: Chair, LITA National Forum 2004 (St. Louis) Planning Committee, 2003-04; ALA : Member/LAMA Representative, ALA Web Advisory Committee, 2000-04; ACRL: Member, National Conference 2003, Colleagues Sub-Committee, 2002-03; ALA: Award Jury Member, ALA/Information Today Library of the Future Award Committee, 2001-02; LITA: Member, LITA National Forum 2002 (Houston) Planning Committee, 2001-02; LAMA: Member, LAMA Web Advisory Committee, 2000-02; ALA: Award Jury Member, ALA/SIRSI Leader in Library Technology Award, 2000-01; LITA : Member, LITA National Forum 2001 (Milwaukee) Planning Committee, 2000-01; LAMA: Member, LAMA President's Task Force on Virtual Membership, 1997-2000; LITA/LAMA: Member, Conference Website Co-coordinator, LITA/LAMA National Conference 1996, Networking & Technology Committee, 1995-97; JMRT: Member, Committee on Governance, 1987-89; JMRT: Chair, JMRT/3M Professional Development Grant Selection Committee, 1986-87; JMRT: JMRT Liaison to LITA, 1983-85; JMRT: Member, Grassroots Grants Committee, 1983-84; JMRT: Member, Nominating Committee, 1983-84; JMRT: Chair, Annual Conference Social Committee, 1982-83. Offices Held outside of ALA: UC Riverside Libraries: Chair, Website Committee, 2006-Present; UC Riverside Libraries: Co-chair, ILS/OPAC Management Committee, 2006-Present; TAIGA Forum: Member, TAIGA 2 Forum Steering Committee, 2006-Present; UC Riverside Libraries: Member, Advisory Council, 2006-Present; UC Riverside Libraries: Member, Leadership Team, 2006-Present; UC Riverside Libraries: Member, Search Committee for the Head of Cataloging, 2006-Present; University of California: Member/UC Riverside Representative, SOPAG (Systemwide Operations and Planning Advisory Group) , 2006-Present; University of California: LAUC Representative, SLASIAC (Systemwide Library and Scholarly Information Advisory Committee), 2005-Present; University of California: UC Irvine Representative, SOPAG Library Privacy Liaisons Group, 2005-06; UC Irvine Libraries: Member, Information Technology Management Committee (ITMC), 2002-06; UC Irvine: Member, Academic Affairs Computing Support Managers Group, 1996-2006; University of California: Member/UC Irvine Representative, SOPAG Library Technology Advisory Group (LTAG, formerly HOS), 1993-2006; UC Irvine Libraries: Member, Library Council, 1990-2006; University of California: Member, California Digital Library (CDL) Strategic Technical Architecture and Standards Workgroup (STAS, formerly Technical and Architecture Standards (TAS)), 1998-2005; UC Irvine: LAUC-Irvine Representative, Academic Senate Council on Research, Computing, and Library Resources (CORCLR) , 1999-2003; University of California: Member, California Digital Library (CDL) MELVYL RFP Evaluation Committee, 2000-01; UC Irvine Libraries: Chair, Search Committee for the Head, Catalog Department, 1999-99; UC Irvine: Member, Search Committee for the University Librarian, 1991-92. Membership in Other Professional and Related Organizations: Librarians Association University of California (LAUC), 1981-Present. Publications: Author, "LAMA Task Force on Virtual Membership Proposes Pilot Project," Library Administration & Management, v.2, no.2, pg.115-116 , Spring 1998.; Co-author, SPEC Kit 218: Information Technology Policies (Association of Research Libraries, Office of Management Services, Washington, DC, ), October 1996. ; Co-author, "Expert's Guide: The Evolution of Search Engines," Interface (California Institute for Telecommunications and Information Technology, v.1, issue 1, pg.9), Fall 2005.; Co-author, "Creating an Interactive Authority File for Names in the UCLA ORION System: Specifications and Decisions.," Cataloging and Classification Quarterly, v. 9, no. 3, 1989.. Honors, Awards, Prizes, Medals, Citations: LAMA Leadership Award, 2006; LITA, Certificate of Recognition, LITA National Forum 2001 and 2002 Planning Committee, Member, 2003; Certificate of Appreciation, UC/CDL MELVYL Transition Project, 2002; Russian American Cyberlibrary, Founder, 1998; National Association of College Auxiliary Services, Honorable Mention, Libraries and Student Services E-Link Project, 1997; JMRT Certificate of Appreciation, 1987; JMRT/3M Professional Development Grant Recipient, 1984. Accomplishments: As a librarian and IT professional in the University of California, I'm committed to providing advanced technology in libraries. I've participated in and provided leadership for an array of successful and innovative technological changes and advances in the UCLA, UCI, and UCR Libraries, and through the UC's California Digital Library (CDL). I'm the UC Librarians Association representative to SLASIAC (Systemwide Library and Scholarly Information Advisory Committee) a key, strategic faculty and administrative committee. As the Associate University Librarian for IT and Systems at UC Riverside, I'm responsible for IT initiatives, digital library development, special projects, including our IMLS/NSDL grants, and for assessing the potential and practical application of emerging technologies in an academic setting. I've recruited, developed, and retained a highly skilled and effective teams of IT professionals in libraries. I've held leadership positions in both LITA and LAMA. I have served on several ALA Award juries, and completed two terms on ALA's Web Advisory Board. I received LAMA's 2006 Leadership Award for my work with LAMA's Web Advisory Board and redesign of LAMA's website.

STATEMENT: As a library IT professional and active LITA member, I have grown professionally through LITA's programs and opportunities, and I am committed to contributing to LITA. In all my LITA activities, I have directly promoted LITA by developing quality programming to educate LITA members, to serve all quarters of our profession, and to reach out to all library IT professionals. My experience with three LITA National Forums, my service on the Atkinson Award Committee as LITA's representative, and as chair of LITA's Assessment and Research Task Force has given me a solid understanding of LITA operations, a deep appreciation of LITA's unique role as a technology leader in ALA, and a commitment to LITA's vision and mission. As President-elect, I will represent the LITA membership, build on our collaborations and expertise, position LITA to take advantage of emerging technologies, and work to fulfill and assess LITA's Strategic Plan and Initiatives.