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Record Nr.

UNINA9910822147703321

Autore

Bolan Kimberly

Titolo

Technology made simple : an improvement guide for small and medium libraries / / Kimberly Bolan and Robert Cullin

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chicago, : American Library Association, 2007

ISBN

0-8389-0920-5

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (227 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

CullinRobert

Disciplina

025.00285

Soggetti

Small libraries - Automation - Planning

Small libraries - Information technology - Planning

Libraries - Automation - Planning

Libraries - Information technology - Planning

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 171-182) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Contents; Figures; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1: Why Do IT?; Chapter 2: Assess IT; Chapter 3: Know IT; Chapter 4: Plan IT; Chatper 5: Staff IT; Chapter 6: Pay for IT; Chapter 7: Implement IT; Chapter 8: Teach IT; Chapter 9: Regulate IT; Chapter 10: Evaluate IT; Appendixes; Index;

Sommario/riassunto

Implementing and maintaining effective technology services is a perennial challenge for libraries; for small to medium sized libraries, it can be overwhelming. Often without a technology expert, and with limited resources, they must address customers' growing appetite for electronic information amid constant technological changes. Not a techie? Not a problem. A librarian and technical expert join forces in this thorough and easy-to-understand primer. Expansive and practical, it offers detailed how-tos, nine reproducible forms, and inspiring stories from libraries that have demystified the tech