SLIS LITA Student Group wiki / 2007-2008 Activity Plan

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1. Just-for-Fun Event (anytime)

What? Getting together just to get together, technology optional.

Need: Fun people up for organizing a get-together.

Who: Laura W and Brett R

2. LIS Tech Overview (ready August 2008)

What? A presentation and handout that briefly describes many LIS-related technologies, to be offered September 2008 as a help to new SLISers.

Need: Normal people to point out what needs explaining; geeky people to explain it.

Who: Andy G and ...?

3. Open Source Open House (Nov 2007)

What? A presentation and hands-on session about Linux and open source (free) software applications. Includes give-aways: CDs with goodies.

Need: Geeky people who know about open source; normal people willing to learn and/or to help with logistics.

Who: Andy G, Dave Z, David D, Laura W, Sarah R

4. Presentations à la LITA (any time)

What? Something you know about that you'd like to share with others. David D presented Podcasting; Angela M has offered to talk about Bloglines for job hunting.

Need: People who know something about a technical topic and would like to share.

Who: David D, Angela M, Laura W, and ...?

5. Speaker Series: "Open Sources, Open Minds" (Spring 2008)

What? Three speakers on topics related to open access to information. Dave Z has lined up two, and we need to choose a third.

Need: People to help pick a speaker, schedule the presentations, and spread the word.

Who: Dave Z, David D and ...?

6. Technology Incubator (ready May 2008)

What? Computers loaded with Linux, content management software, library management software, etc. A place where you can play with serious tools and not worry about doing serious damage.

Need: People to help with planning and setting up the computers; mad geek skillz are entirely optional.

Who: Andy B, Laura W, Sarah R, David D, and ...?

7. "SLISIT" Blog (all year)

What? A place to post articles and other things at the intersection of LIS and Information Technology. People can sign up for the news feed for good reading.

Need: Per Becky's email, if you find a relevant article please post it or mail it. We'd also welcome more moderators.