Research Catalog

Title

Technology planning : preparing and updating a library technology plan / Joseph R. Matthews.

Author

Matthews, Joseph R.

Publication

Westport, Conn. : Libraries Unlimited, 2004.

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Details

Description

xvi, 141 p. : ill.; 24 cm.

Summary

"This book guides readers through the process of developing a library technology plan, illustrating the concepts and issues involved with the preparation of a successful technology plan, and outlining the purpose of and need for such a plan. It suggests a planning process that is suitable for all types and sizes of libraries, and that can be used in either the development of a stand-alone plan or as a component of a larger organizational plan."--Jacket.

Subject

• Libraries > Planning
• Library planning

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan -- Why a Technology Plan? -- Who Should Be Involved? -- Planning Resources -- Structure of a Technology Plan -- Description of the Library -- Mission Statement -- History -- Description of the Library -- University and Library Mission Statements -- Staffing -- Budget/Expenditures 2001-2002 -- Collection Size -- Collection Size Comparisons -- Library Automated Systems Technology Overview -- Challenges Facing the Library -- SWOT Analysis -- Strategies -- Sample Section from a Technology Plan -- Section 2: Challenges Facing the Library -- Emerging Technologies -- TCP/IP Everywhere -- Peer-to-Peer Networking -- XML -- Wireless Connections -- Voice and Translation Capabilities -- Web Services -- Custom Integration -- Middleware Product -- Web Services -- RFID -- Current Technology Environment -- Sample Section from a Technology Plan -- Current Technology Environment -- Assessment of the Current Technology Environment -- Sample Section from a Technology Plan -- Assessment of Current Technology Environment -- Evaluation of a Library's Web Site -- Web Site Design -- Usability Guidelines -- Evaluating Your Library's Web Site -- Sample Section from a Technology Plan -- Evaluation of SFPL's Web Site and Comparison to San Jose Library -- Recommendations -- Recommendations -- Sample Section from a Technology Plan -- Recommendations -- Updating the Plan -- How -- Who -- Forms -- Current Technology Inventory -- Evaluation of Staff Skills -- Technology Assessment.

ISBN

1591581907 (pbk. : alk. paper)

LCCN

^^2004048774

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library