On Stage with IT: EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference

Abstract

Purpose

To inform readers about these regional conferences that enhance the ongoing work of EDUCAUSE and to encourage the academic library and IT communities to share and communicate information and partner when opportunities avail themselves.

Design/methodology/approach

A report of the 2005 EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference shared by one of this year’s EDUCAUSE Ryland Fellows.

Findings

Libraries are increasingly developing IT and digital solutions to most collection and service sectors of their work and dealing with many complex issues regarding technology.

Research limitations/implications

By having this population of colleagues conferring with library staff the benefits to each constituency are more meaningful and richer.

Practical implications

In addition to the research and long‐term work, there are many opportunities to develop services, share equipment and expertise that are born out of these kind of conferences. Also a good way to become acquainted with colleagues in your area, region and allows for professional development and networking opportunities.

Orginality/values

Expands horizons of librarians by bringing together IT personnel and administrators, teaching faculty, library administrators, library systems staff and other people interested in related academic and administrative computing issues.

Citation

Ryan, C.E. (2005), "On Stage with IT: EDUCAUSE Southeast Regional Conference", Library Hi Tech News, Vol. 22 No. 8, pp. 16-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/07419050510633907