what is a technology plan?
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Technology Planning Summer Camp 2 Nebraska Library Commission August & September 2012TRANSCRIPT
Christa Burns & John FeltonTechnology Planning Summer Camp 2:
Don’t Just Survive, Thrive!
What is a Technology Plan?
The Structure
• Executive summary• Library description• Library challenges• Current technology environment • Emerging technologies• Web site evaluation• Recommendations
Executive Summary
• 1-2 page narrative summary of the plan• Do last, after all of the other
sections are completed
Library Description
• Introduction• Purpose of the plan• Library history• Physical description• Mission statement• Community served• Staffing
• Budget• Collection size &
annual growth• Services offered• Use of the library• Current technology
Visuals never hurt!
Library Challenges
• SWOT Analysis–Strengths–Weaknesses–Opportunities–Threats
Current Technology
• Hardware–Patron computers, Staff
computers, networking equipment, peripherals
• Software–OSes, Patrons, Staff
How to pick new tech
Think about “competencies”
What do you think your staff needs to know to move your
library into the future?
Emerging Technologies
• Audio/Video• Wireless (802.11n/ac)• Mobile• RFID• Social Media• 3D printing• More? [insert your favorite here]
Web Site Analysis
• Follows current design practices?• Platform?–Static, CMS
• Accessible?• Social?• Mobile?
Recommendations• Priorities• Description of relevant categories• Listing of the specific recommendations– Type (new software, application,
hardware)–Cost (including interdependencies)–Benefits
• Recommended timeline• Assessment/results/training needed
Suggested phrasing
“In the next [time frame], the library will [action or
recommendation], which will result in [associated
benefits].”
More Resources• Matthews, Joseph R., Technology Planning:
Preparing and Updating a Library Technology Plan: Libraries Unlimited, 2005.
• TechSoup for Libraries: http://www.techsoupforlibraries.org/
• WebJunction – Technology Planning:http://www.webjunction.org/techplan
• NLC Technology Planning Worksheet: http://nlc.nebraska.gov/erate/worksheet .aspx