I've poulated the BIGWIG Lita Calendar with Annual 2009 events -- remember to check your timezone settings... I switched my computer to Central time, changed the BIGWIG calendar to Central time and changed my gCal setting to Central time before I enetered the events...

So . . . the votes are in and the topics have been chosen for the 2009 Social Software Showcase.

The list of topics are (drumroll please ...):

Yes, you can actually choose the topics that will be the focus of this year's Social Software Showcase.

See a list of topics and vote on as many as you wish!

These topics are based on your suggestions, so this year can be as reflective of your needs and wishes as possible.

We'll compile the results and gather speakers and discussion leaders in the coming weeks - so join in the process and become a part of the 3rd Annual Social Software Showcase.

Hi All!  It's that time again!

Time to suggest topics for the 3rd annual Social Software Showcase at this year's ALA Annual Meeting.

Topics could be anything: a new technology, software, or innovative practice.  Just give us your ideas.

After collecting your suggestions, we will vote on the suggested topics - finding presenters and table leaders for the top 5-6 topics.

BIGWIG was recently informed that LITA would be putting together a task force to discuss a way to "gather and post LITA programs presented at events such as ALA Annual Conference, LITA National Forum, LITA Camp, etc."

We have been asked to nominate a member or two from BIGWIG to serve.

Is anyone interested?

If you are - just e-mail Jonathan Blackburn.

<this is a copy of a letter I sent to lita-bigwig, but wanted input anywhere I could get it>

In the interests of transparency, we have moved over some of our "planning documents" to the LITA Wiki, as well as our meeting minutes.

Use this page to volunteer to work on one of our upcoming projects or review past activity.

For those just getting acquainted with BIGWIG, please join the listserv.

If you're looking for your very own BIGWIG ribbon, keep an eye out for me (Jason Griffey) at Midwinter. I still have a few left, but not that many, so ask fast!

Sunday, 4:00-5:30pm - Curtis Hotel, Kick the Can room

BIGWIG will have it's Midwinter meeting to discuss the status of the LITABlog and Wiki, as well as lay out plans for the Social Software Showcase at ALA Annual 2009.And other rambly stuff as it comes up.

Come join us!

I am please to announce the results of the BIGWIG Officer Elections:

• Rachel Vacek - Chair-Elect
• Douglas Joubert and Michele Mizejewski  - BIGWIG Evangelists

(*Due to a tie, both Douglas and Michele have agreed to take on these duties together.)