Technology Planning: Preparing and Updating a Library Technology Plan [Paperback]

Joseph R. Matthews (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1591581907 | ISBN-13: 978-1591581901 | Publication Date: November 30, 2004

Organized around the structure of a technology plan, this book explains each subject area and how each part of the plan is related. Individual chapters cover: The Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan, The 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, and Evaluation of the Plan.

Editorial Reviews

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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. Chapters are organized around a step-by-step approach to structuring a plan, beginning with a description of the library and its challenges, proceeding through an analysis of both the library's current technology environment and the larger technology environment, making recommendations, and updating the 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. Sean Kinder
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?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

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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited (November 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591581907
• ISBN-13: 978-1591581901
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,860,292 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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