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The '''Library and Information Technology Association''' (LITA) is a division of the [[American Library Association|American Library Association (ALA)]], which is the oldest and largest library association in the world.<ref>American Library Association, [http://www.ala.org], "American Library Association", 2014</ref>

LITA became a division of ALA in 1966 in response to the changing technological environment in libraries. LITA advocates for equitable access to information and technology, placing a focus on providing an environment that fosters investigation and enables the implementation of new technology within libraries. LITA is headquartered in the Chicago ALA offices.<ref>American Library Association, [http://www.ala.org/lita/about], "About LITA", 2014</ref> MaryJenny TaylorLevine has held the position of LITA Executive Director (CEO) since 2006.2015<ref>{{Cite Rachelweb|title Vacek= wasALA electedappoints Vice-President/President-ElectJenny ofLevine thenext LITA BoardExecutive of Directors in May 2013 and serves as the Association's president in 2014/2015.<ref>MelissaDirector|url Prentice,= [http://litablog.org/20132015/0506/2013ala-appoints-jenny-levine-next-lita-electionexecutive-resultsdirector/],|website "2013= LITA ElectionBlog|access-date = 2016-01-17|language Results",= 2013en-US}}</ref>.

LITA celebratedcelebrates its 4050^thanniversary in 20062016.

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== Board of Directors ==

LITA is managed by an elected Board of Directors. Positions on the board include president, vice-president, immediate past-president, ALA councillorcouncilor, and seven other directors. In addition to the board, there is an executive committee, which is controlled by the Board of Directors and acts for it between regular board meetings.<ref>American Library Association, [http://www.ala.org/lita/about/board], "Board of Directors", 2014</ref> The Board of Directors operates on the following guiding principles found on LITA’s website:

* Foster a culture of openness, innovation, trust and mutual respect.