Emerging Technologies
http://etig.wordpress.com
| Name |
Coordinates |
| |
| Amy Buckland |
Liaison Librarian
Howard Ross Library of Management
McGilll University
amy.buckland@mcgill.ca |
| Amanda Etches-Johnson |
User Experience Librarian
Mills Memorial Library
McMaster University
etchesjohnson@gmail.com |
Terms of Reference
- To survey and analyze new information technologies for the Canadian
library community and CLA/ACB itself via the establishment of a
volunteer network of technology 'reporters.' To facilitate and promote
the widespread use of new information-based technologies in Canadian
libraries. 'Technology' is defined quite broadly to include electronic
information resources, hardware, software, communication networks and
protocols. To educate librarians in the availability and use of new
technologies via: CLA/ACB annual conference sessions and workshops;
regional workshops; an ETIG website [http://staff.library.mun.ca/etig/]; ETIG blog.
- To facilitate the exchange of information pertaining to new
technologies through via a shared listserv with the Electronic
Publishing Interest Group.