Wired for the future developing your library technology plan

• Main Author: Mayo, Diane, 1950- (Author)
• Other Authors: Nelson, Sandra
• Format: Unknown
• Language: English
• Published: Chicago American Lib. Assoc 1999
• Subjects: Public libraries > Data processing > Planning > United States; Library information networks > Planning > United States
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 To help meet the challenge of using technology effectively, The Public Library Association offers a comprehensive and practical guide to preparing a technology plan. Wired for the Future aids in preparing a plan that positions the library to meet its objectives for the community, its staff, and its best future. Authors Mayo and Nelson provide the raw materials to build, implement, and evaluate a workable technology plan. All the necessary tools are provided to determine technology needs, identify technology options, select a technology infrastructure, and implement the plan. Reproducible workforms enable librarians to customize key steps to specific situations. Technotes explain various technologies and applications available to libraries.