Committee on Information Technology
The Committee on Information Technology will research, suggest, and help shape initiatives the MLA can take to meet the information and media needs of the membership and association. These initiatives—including policies, guidelines, projects, and learning opportunities for members—will vary according to needs and new developments in the field and address different aspects of technology that affect pedagogy, research, and institutional infrastructure and policy. Special attention will be given to the transformative role that technology plays in the humanities today. The staff and Executive Council may consult with the committee when appropriate on major technology initiatives that are of interest to MLA members and in responding to requests relating to technology that come from members or other organizations.
Staff liaisons: Anne Donlon and Thanh Trinh (cit@mla.org)
Executive Council adviser: Brenda Brueggemann
Eduard Arriaga, 2021–24
Alan Liu, 2021–24
Elika Ortega, 2021–24
Lynn Ramey, 2023–26
Nhora Lucía Serrano, 2022–25; 2023–24 (Ch.)
Avery J. Wiscomb, 2021–24
Iva Youkilis, 2023–26
Time line of the Committee on Information Technology, 1990–2017
Committee Resources
- Information Technology Sessions at the 2020 MLA Convention
- Information Security for Academics: Small Steps to Safeguard Your Data
- Statement on Electronic Publication
- Guidelines for Evaluating Work in Digital Humanities and Digital Media
- Guidelines for Information Technology Access and Support for the Modern Languages
- Special Considerations for Language and Literature: The AAUP Statement on Distance Education
- Guidelines for Authors of Digital Resources
- Computer-Related Repetitive Strain Injuries: An Advisory
- Committee on Information Technology on MLA Commons