Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
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
Review
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....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.Booklist/Professional Reading
Synopsis
Details the purpose and need for a library technology plan, technology challenges facing libraries, emerging technologies, and the current technology environment for libraries.
About the Author
JOSEPH R. MATTHEWS internationally renowned expert on library automation and information systems, is president of his consulting company Matthews &Associates in Carlsbad, California.
Table of Contents
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