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SMITH, LORRE, Current Position: Librarian for Digital Library Initiatives, University at Albany, SUNY, 1998-present. Previous Positions: Librarian for Digital Library Initiatives, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1998-Present; Head of Media, Microforms, Periodicals and Reserves, University at Albany, State University of New York, 1989-98; Assistant Director, Head of Technical Services, Bethlehem Public Library, 1986-89; Director, East Greenbush Community Library, 1985-86; Director, Madisonville Community College Library, 1979-84; Director, Muhlenberg County Libraries, 1977-79. ALA Activities: LITA: Chair, Membership Development Committee, 2007-Present; ACRL: Member, Copyright Committee, 2007-Present; LITA: Interest Group Coordinator, , 2003-05; Maps and Geography Round Table: Chair, Membership Committee, 2002-03; LITA: Co-Chair, Digital Library Technologies Interest Group, 2002-03; LITA: Co-Chair, Technical Issues for Digital Data Interest Group, 2001-02; ACRL: Member, Copyright Committee, 2001-02; LITA: Publicity Committee, Geographic Information Systems Interest Group, 1999-2001; ACRL: Secretary and Chair, Electronic Reserves Discussion Group, 1995-99; ALCTS: Member, Books and Paper Committee, 1994-95; LITA: Secretary, Optical Information Systems IG, 1994-95; ACRL: Member, Audiovisual Committee, 1991-95; ALCTS: Chair, Copying Committee, 1993-94; LITA: Past Chair/Secretary, Optical Information Systems IG, 1993-94; LITA: Chair, Optical Information Systems IG, 1992-93; ALCTS: Chair, Public Service Managers of Microform Facilities DG, 1991-92; LITA: Vice-Chair, Chair Elect, Optical Information Systems IG, 1991-92; Maps and Geography Round Table: Member, GIS Librarian Core Competencies Task Force, 2007. 

STATEMENT: Now as much as ever librarians face challenges from many quarters regarding the use current and emerging library and information technologies. We must not only be concerned with the use of appropriate technologies for our user needs, but we must be on the forefront of technology development for information storage and retrieval. As we see the proliferation of information technologies for social interaction we must face the challenges of harnessing these technologies in appropriate ways for the delivery of our services and collections. LITA must play a vital role in supporting our efforts in meeting these challenges through publications, educational activities and opportunities for professional/social networking. LITA must continue to attract the best professionals through engaging programs and activities.