The complete library technology planner
Subtitle: a guidebook with sample technology plans and RFPs on CD-ROM
By: John M. Cohn, Ann L. Kelsey ; with a foreword by Keith Michael Fiels.
Contributors: Kelsey, Ann L.
Publisher: Neal-Schuman Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781555706814
Subjects: Libraries -- Information technology -- United States -- Planning; Libraries -- United States -- Automation -- Planning; Integrated library systems (Computer systems) -- United States
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: New technologies, evolving system capabilities, user expectations : the impact on library technology planning; title: Getting started : defining the purpose and scope of your library's technology plan; title: Elements of a technology plan : from vision and mission to assessment and evaluation; title: Elements of a technology plan : shaping your plan to meet funding requirements; title: Developing your technology plan : gathering data, describing services, identifying needs; title: Developing and writing your technology plan : refining priorities, identifying goals and objectives, outlining costs; title: A model two-day process for developing a basic strategic plan; title: Working with your technology plan : preparing your library's in-house collection databases; title: Working with your technology plan : implementing traditional, open source, and Web 2.0-based systems and services; title: Working with your technology plan : staffing options and user training; title: Working with your technology plan : ongoing review and evaluation; title: Your technology plan : what worked, what didn't.