Forms – LITA Documentation

The Library And Information Technology Association publishes the popular LITA Guide Series, full-length works on practical, technical topics. We encourage you to fill out the proposal form if you are interested in authoring a publication or have suggestions for publications.

Our Publications Committee is always interested in finding and encouraging new authors. We deliberately seek and strongly encourage submissions from underrepresented groups, such as women, people of color, the LGBTQA+ community, and people with disabilities, as well as new voices.

By default, ALA owns the copyright on LITA Guides, but authors can request to retain copyright themselves.

View a list of recently published Guides to see examples of topics of interest.

Questions or comments can be sent to Marta Deyrup, LITA Acquisitions Editor.

All fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Please review ALA’s personal data notification (PDN) before proceeding.

Your Information
Your Name*
First Last
Your Organization
Your Email Address*
Your Phone Number*
Your Homepage URL
Please list any previous publications you've written, including on this topic.
Please provide a 1-3 paragraph biographical statement about yourself written in the third person.*
Emphasize your education and experience that’s relevant to this book topic.
Publication Information
This is an idea for a*
- Guide
- Monograph
- I'm Not Sure
Title or Brief Description of Publication*
For instance the title could be "Creative uses for metadata in libraries" or you could describe it as being about creative uses for metadata in libraries. Begin with a title that captures the tone and spirit of your book.
Approximate expected length in pages?*
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When can you present an outline and/or an introductory essay?*
What is your target date for completing the manuscript?*
Full description: What is the topic that will be covered?*
Who is the intended audience of the work?*
How is your proposed title different from other books on the same topic (what’s unique about your idea)?*
Imagine that your book is in our next catalog. What would the ideal catalog copy be? Emphasize special features or sections using bullet points where appropriate. Identify titles on the same topic published in the last 5-7 years. These will be your book’s competition. Include a sentence or two that would make us want to publish your book even though those are out there.
Please propose a tentative table of contents, including page number estimates for each chapter.*
This can be a draft, preliminary ToC, but it will help us understand the content you plan to include.

Contact LITA

Library & Information Technology Association (LITA)
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Chicago, IL 60611-2795
Phone: (800) 545-2433 x4270
Fax: (312) 280-3257
Email: lita@ala.org

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LITA Representative Report Form

Submit a Nomination for the LITA/Library Hi Tech Award

The Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and Emerald Group Publishing sponsor the Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals or institutions for their long-term contributions in the area of Library and Information Science technology and its application. The winner receives a citation and a $1,000 stipend.

Nominations for the award may be made by any member of the American Library Association. The LITA/Library Hi Tech Award Committee will select the winner, and an announcement will be made next spring. Visit the LITA/Library Hi Tech Award page for more details.

All nominations must be submitted before January 1.

All fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

Review ALA’s personal data notification (PDN) before proceeding.

Nominee's Name*
First Last
Nominee's Email*
Nominee's Institution*
Nominee's Position*
What is the body of work under consideration for the nomination? This can be things including, but not limited to, technology, published texts, or education plans.*
Has the body of work under consideration been developed or remained current during the past five years? Only work completed within the last five years is eligible to be considered for the award.*
What is the nominee’s level of involvement in the body of work?*
Has the body of work been integrated into library operations?**
What is the impact the body of work has had on the larger library community/profession?*
What level of transformation has the body of work made or will make in libraries and the information field?*
Your Name*
First Last
Your Institution*
Your Position*
Your Email*
Your Phone Number
Phone
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Submit a Nomination for the Frederick G. Kilgour Award

Fields marked with an * are required.

LITA and OCLC welcome submissions for the Frederick G. Kilgour Award to bring attention to research relevant to the development of information technologies, especially work which shows promise of having a positive and substantive impact on any aspect of the publication, storage, retrieval and dissemination of information, or the processes by which information and data is manipulated and managed. The intent is to recognize a body of work probably spanning years, if not the majority of a career.

Please visit the Kilgour Award page for award and submission details.

All nominations must be submitted no later than December 31.

Review ALA’s personal data notification (PDN) before proceeding.

Your Name*
First Last
Your Position
Your Institution
Your Phone Number
Your Email*
Nominee's Information
Nominee's Name*
Nominee's Position*
Nominee's Institution*
Nominee's Phone
Nominee's Email
Nomination
All documents should be uploaded as PDFs.
Statement of Nomination
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Nominee's Resume*
Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Sample of Nominee's Work (up to 3, at least 1 is required)*
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Letters of Support (up to 3, optional)
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