Technology Planning
Preparing and Updating a Library Technology Plan
Published on 30. November 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
160 pages
978-1-59158-190-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN-13
978-1-59158-190-1 (9781591581901)
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E-Book
11/2004
1st Edition
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Person
JOSEPH R. MATTHEWS internationally renowned expert on library automation and information systems, is president of his consulting company Matthews & Associates in Carlsbad, California.
Content
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