Buying Technology
Guide to Resources for Technology Purchasing
Are you in the market for new technology? Use the resources in this section to help make that process a little easier. Libraries are always looking for ways to stretch their precious dollars, so we have information about getting donations of software and hardware.
Planning the purchase
- The Costs and Benefits of Technology: calculate the value of technology for your library
- Total Cost of Ownership for new Computers: what is needed to use, support and maintain that equipment throughout its life
- Websites and Internet Resources on Product Reviews
Purchase options
- Cooperative Buying Strategies: partnership and collaboration may lead to better prices
- How to Buy Cooperatively Quick Reference: options for sharing the cost
- How to Examine a Lease Agreement: read the terms of the lease and ask questions
- Leasing Computers and Other Equipment: advantages and disadvantages of leasing
Vendors
- Vendor Selection and Management: exercise your library leverage
- Ten Steps to Successfully Working with Vendors: just follow the steps
- Warranties and Service Plans: is an extended warranty worth the extra money?
E-Rate
- Some General E-Rate Rules for Eligible Products and Services: check the eligibility list before buying
- E-rate and Technology Planning Assistance from the State Libraries: many state libraries offer help
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Buying and Deploying Technology - Tools
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Buying and Deploying Technology - Further Resources
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Warranties and Service Plans
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Buying Hardware and Software
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Leasing Computers and Other Equipment
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