International Relations Committee

Charge

To develop ways in which LITA can complement or otherwise add to ALA's international policy objectives, focusing specifically on the use of library technology to encourage the free flow of information and documents worldwide. To educate LITA members in international matters. To work with us, foreign and international bodies with shared interests in library technology. To encourage LITA participation (collective and individual) in international conferences and other related activities. To assist the LITA board of directors in identifying knowledgeable individuals qualified to serve as representatives of the division at meetings of international organizations.

Roster

Mr. Jason J. Battles (Chair, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Zinthia Briceno-Rosa 24287 2 Briceno-Rosales (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Sai Deng (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Ms. Ava Marie Iuliano (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Aysegul Kapucu (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Melissa Lamont (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Cory Lampert (Member, July 1, 2011, to July 22, 2013)
Ms. Xiaohua Li (Member, July 1, 2012, to June 30, 2014)
Karen J. Starr (Member, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Colleen Cuddy (Board Liaison, July 1, 2012, to July 22, 2013)
Valerie Edmonds-Merritt (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2008, to July 22, 2013)
Melissa Prentice (Staff Liaison, March 24, 2010, to July 22, 2013)
Mary Taylor (Staff Liaison, July 1, 2008, to July 22, 2013)

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Resources

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Composition

The International Relations Committee typically consists of about 10 members, appointed from LITA membership.  Committee members serve 2 year terms and are led by the committee chair.

Origin

If anyone can contribute information about the history of this committee, send it to LITA's Web Coordinating Committee at litaweb@ala.org.

Get Involved

LITA values committed and active committee members. Qualified members are welcome to volunteer to serve on this committee. Committee members must have an interest in the work of the committee, be able to participate in Committee meetings when scheduled, e.g., Annual Conferences, Midwinter Meetings, or other times of the year as needed and, be able to contribute to the activities of the committee Express your interest in serving on this or other committees by filling out the application form. Generally, appointments take place once a year, during the spring. Committee service usually begins following Annual Conference, about July 1, for two year terms. Exceptions to this include the LITA National Forum Planning Committee (18 months before the Forum through the December after the Forum), the Nominating Committee (18 months before the election through the election) and, the Awards and Scholarships committees (one year terms).

Staff Liaison

Melissa Prentice
Phone: (312) 280-4268
E-mail:  mprentice@ala.org