Technology Planning
Core to library services, access to technology requires active and ongoing planning. Technology plans should support library strategic planning, include more than just computers, accomodate new and emerging technoloties, and include staff training.
To help libraries manage technology and write technology plans, WebJunction provides free access to TechAtlas to all of our members. Learn more about TechAtlas.
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Introduction to the Technology Planning Process
Document / Last Modified: March 26, 2012
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
Digital Inclusion: It Takes a Community
News / Last Modified: March 22, 2012
The challenge to increase broadband connections and adoption is an action call to the entire nation.The whole community of the United States needs to own the challenge and understand that the nation is stronger when every citizen is digitally empowered. In the recent webinar, It Takes a Community to Bridge the Digital Divide, we heard the perspectives of three key “communities”—libraries, public administrators, and community non-profits. They each have a role to play in the implementation of the digital inclusion vision.
Planning Puzzle
Webinar / Last Modified: March 22, 2012
Archive and associated resources for February 9, 2010, session with Sandra Nelson as part of the Technology Essentials 2010, online conference.
TechSoup for Libraries: Sustaining Technology to Serve your Patrons
Webinar / Last Modified: March 22, 2012
Archive and associated resources for December 2, 2010, session with Stephanie Gerding as part of Serving the 21st Century Patron 2010, online conference.
Using Technology to Move your Small/Rural Library Forward
Webinar / Last Modified: March 14, 2012
Archive and associated resources for September 21, 2010, webinar with Robin Hastings and Maurice Coleman on sites and technology best suited for rural libraries.
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