Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) is one of the three open-access, peer-reviewed journals published by Core: Leadership, Infrastructure, Futures. If you are interested in furthering the scholarly record for library technology and have a background in information technology in libraries, archives, or museums, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the profession and engage with colleagues across all types of organizations in examining the role of technology in libraries. Those from underrepresented groups and identities are especially encouraged to apply.
To apply, submit your application, which should include a brief statement of interest (no more than 200 words), by April 15, 2022. Please include a description of how you could enhance the board’s diversity on any dimension you feel is important.
More Information about this role can be found in the full volunteer opportunity announcement, the editorial board member job description, and the ITAL Editorial Board committee page on the Core website. Still have questions? Please contact Ken Varnum, ITAL Editor, at varnum@umich.edu or Marisha Kelly, ITAL Assistant Editor, at mkelly@ncu.edu.
Information Technology and Libraries (ITAL) publishes original material related to all aspects of information technology in all types of libraries. Topic areas include, but are not limited to, library automation, digital libraries, metadata, identity management, distributed systems and networks, computer security, intellectual property rights, technical standards, geographic information systems, desktop applications, information discovery tools, web-scale library services, cloud computing, digital preservation, data curation, virtualization, search-engine optimization, emerging technologies, social networking, open data, the semantic web, mobile services and applications, usability, universal access to technology, library consortia, vendor relations, and digital humanities.
