Technology Planning Preparing and Updating a Library Technology Plan

Subjects:

• Library & Information Science » Management & Administration -- General
• Library & Information Science » Digital Technologies

Reviews:

• With technology changing at the speed of light, it's essential to have a plan to stay on course. Expert Joseph R. Matthews explains the nuts and bolts of doing so in Technology Planning: Preparing and Updating a Library Technology Plan. In an approach applicable to all types of libraries, Matthews addresses the purpose of the plan, the challenges facing the library, current and emerging technologies, assessing the current environment, and how to prepare and evaluate a plan.
  —American Libraries May 2005
• Intended for librarians working at any library, regardless of type or size, this book details the issues, concepts, and components involved in preparing or updating a technology plan....Well articulated, insightful, and brimming with practical information this book has much to recommend it. An already fine text is enhanced by samples, figures, notes, suggested Web sites, tables, appendixes, and an index. A very helpful book that would benefit all libraries.
  —Booklist/Professional Reading April 1, 2005

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan
• Description of the Library
• Challenges Facing the Library
• Emerging Technologies
• Current Technology Environment
• Assessment of the Current Environment
• Evaluation of the Library's Web Site
• Recommendations
• Evaluation of the Plan
• Appendix A: Analysis of Options
• Appendix B: Analysis of Library Information System Options
• Index

PDF Catalogs:

LU Textbook Catalog Fall 2007.pdf