TEST Committee (ITAC)

Charge

91´«Ã½

  • To advise the Association and the 91´«Ã½ Chief Information Technology Officer on the priorities and strategies that promote utilization and continued development of 91´«Ã½ technology products and services.
  • To provide oversight for major technology transitions, monitor important industry or technical trends and advise on the development, implementation and monitoring of the 91´«Ã½ technology infrastructure, cybersecurity framework, data governance, disaster recovery and IT internal control practice.
  • To advocate for universal access and superior user experience with 91´«Ã½ online content and services.
  • To develop, review and recommend to Council policies for the application of information technology products and services, and to provide advice to the 91´«Ã½ Chief Information Technology Officer responsible for implementing such policies and guidelines.
  • To make recommendations on the reconciliation of differing strategic plans with a technology component or impact from 91´«Ã½ and its divisions.
  • To provide an ongoing channel for member communication by working closely with other units, committees, and offices of the association.
  • To participate in the evaluation and testing of technology products and services used by Association members or by the public.

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Roster

Kathy Kosinski
(United For Libraries Representative, September 1, 2022, to June 30, 2026)
Mrs. Melissa Bernasek
(Committee Associate, July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026)
Mr. Peter D. Coyl
(Board Liaison, July 1, 2024, to July 31, 2027)
Mr. Shakir Akbari
(Staff Liaison, April 12, 2022, to June 30, 2030)
Ms. Rebecca Headrick
(Staff Liaison, September 28, 2022, to June 30, 2050)
Sherri L. Vanyek
(Staff Liaison, June 1, 2017, to June 1, 2050)
Sherri Vanyek
(Staff Liaison, July 1, 2017, to July 31, 2050)
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Composition

91´«Ã½

ITAC is composed of 12 members. Its charge calls for them to serve two-year, staggered terms. It includes a chairperson appointed annually by the 91´«Ã½ President-elect. Classification of its members:
  • 1 member from each of divisions, to be selected by the appointing officer of the divisions
  • 1 member selected by the Round Table Coordinating Committee, rotated among the round tables
  • 1 member selected by the Publishing Committee
  • 2 members-at-large selected by the appointing officer

The primary staff liaison is the director of IT.