What is BIGWIG?

BIGWIG stands for the Blogs, Interactive Groupware Wikis Interest Group, but since its founding in 2005 BIGWIG has been the "Social Software" IG of LITA. Unlike most Interest Groups, BIGWIG is active throughout the year. We are responsible for maintaining the LITABlog, and LITA Wiki. Additionally, we have taken on several projects since our inception including conference blogging and podcasting, and podcasts of interviews with candidates for LITA offices.

BIGWIG also puts on the Social Software Showcase, an online unconference occuring around and during the time of ALA Annual. The Showcase is made up of a wiki where each year we ask our presenters on cutting edge technology and social software to post their presentations. Regardless of where you are in the world, you will have the opportunity to discuss the presentations on the wiki. We have also be have a face to face roundtable discussion with some of our presenters at ALA Annual. Check out some of the content from last year's Showcase to see some of the topics discussed.

Want more information or to get involved?

• Subscribe to the YourBIGWIG RSS feed
• Join the BIGWIG Listserv
• Become a LITA Blogger!
• Contact one of the BIGWIG officers.
• Join LITA