Technology Planning

by Matthews, Joseph R.

• ISBN13: 9781591581901
• ISBN10: 1591581907
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-11-30
• Publisher: Libraries Unltd Inc

Summary

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.

Author Biography

Joseph R. Matthews is president of his consulting company Matthews & Associates in Carlsbad, California.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Chapter 1: Purpose and Need for a Technology Plan	1	(12)
Why a Technology Plan?	3	(1)
Purpose of the Plan	3	(4)
Who Should Be Involved?	7	(1)
Fundamental Issue	8	(1)
Planning Resources	8	(1)
Structure of a Technology Plan	9	(1)
Suggested Web Resources	10	(2)
Notes	12	(1)
Chapter 2: Description of the Library	13	(12)
Mission Statement	15	(1)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	16	(7)
1.0 Introduction	16	(1)
1.1 History	16	(1)
1.2 Description of the Library	16	(1)
1.3 University and Library Mission Statements	17	(2)
1.4 Staffing	19	(1)
1.5 Budget/Expenditures 2001-2002	20	(1)
1.6 Collection Size	20	(1)
1.7 Collection Size Comparisons	21	(1)
1.8 Library Automated Systems Technology Overview	22	(1)
Notes	23	(2)
Chapter 3: Challenges Facing the Library	25	(16)
SWOT Analysis	26	(4)
Strategies	30	(3)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	33	(5)
Section 2: Challenges Facing the Library	33	(5)
Notes	38	(3)
Chapter 4: Emerging Technologies	41	(12)
TCP/IP Everywhere	42	(1)
Peer-to-Peer Networking	43	(2)
XML	45	(1)
Wireless Connections	46	(1)
Voice and Translation Capabilities	47	(1)
Web Services	48	(3)
Custom Integration	48	(1)
Middleware Product	48	(1)
Web Services	48	(3)
RFID	51	(1)
Summary	51	(1)
Notes	52	(1)
Chapter 5: Current Technology Environment	53	(12)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	57	(7)
Current Technology Environment	57	(7)
Notes	64	(1)
Chapter 6: Assessment of the Current Technology Environment	65	(18)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	73	(9)
Assessment of Current Technology Environment	73	(9)
Notes	82	(1)
Chapter 7: Evaluation of a Library's Web Site	83	(16)
Web Site Design	84	(6)
Usability Guidelines	88	(2)
Evaluating Your Library's Web Site	90	(1)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	90	(7)
Introduction	90	(1)
Evaluation of SFPL's Web Site and Comparison to San Jose Library	91	(4)
Recommendations	95	(1)
Summary	96	(1)
Notes	97	(2)
Chapter 8: Recommendations	99	(12)
Sample Section from a Technology Plan	102	(7)
Recommendations	102	(5)
Summary	107	(2)
Notes	109	(2)
Chapter 9: Updating the Plan	111	(8)
How	113	(1)
Who	114	(1)
Summary	115	(3)
Executive Summary	115	(3)
Notes	118	(1)
Appendix A: Forms	119	(6)
Form A. Current Technology Inventory	120	(2)
Form B. Evaluation of Staff Skills	122	(2)
Form C. Technology Assessment	124	(1)
Appendix B: Analysis of Library Information System Options	125	(10)
Definitions	126	(1)
Strengths and Weaknesses	127	(6)
Control of Software	127	(1)
Support Staff	128	(1)
Infrastructure	129	(1)
Implementation, Time Frames, and Conversion Cost	130	(1)
Implementation Cost Issues	131	(1)
Transaction Volumes and Security Issues	132	(1)
Cost Analysis	133	(1)
Notes	134	(1)
Index	135