Wired for the future : developing your library technology plan / Diane Mayo and Sandra Nelson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mayo, Diane, 1950-

Contributor:

Nelson, Sandra S.

Public Library Association.

Series:

ALA editions

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public libraries--United States--Data processing--Planning.

Public libraries.

Library information networks--United States--Planning.

Library information networks.

Planning.

United States.

Physical Description:

xviii, 260 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : American Library Association, 1999.

Summary:

To ensure that technology is used correctly as a tool to meet library objectives, librarians must find the delicate balance between over-dependence and appropriate use. For public libraries with limited budgets and smaller staffs, planning how and where technology is used in the library is imperative.

A technology plan provides a blueprint against which to measure new technologies and applications, assess future needs, and allocate resources. To help meet the challenge of using technology effectively, the Public Library Association (PLA) offers a comprehensive and practical guide to preparing a plan.

Authors Nelson and Mayo provide necessary tools to determine needs and identify options, select a technology infrastructure, and implement the plan. Reproducible workforms enable librarians to customize key steps to specific situations. "Technotes" describe various technologies and applications available to libraries.

Notes:

"For the Public Library Association."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0838934919

OCLC:

39368301