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Record Nr.

UNINA9910952327403321

Autore

Knox Karen C. <1976->

Titolo

Implementing technology solutions in libraries : techniques, tools, and tips from the trenches / / Karen C. Knox

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Medford, N.J., : Information Today, c2011

ISBN

1-283-23884-5

9786613238849

1-57387-903-7

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 p.)

Disciplina

025.00285

Soggetti

Libraries - Information technology - Planning

Public libraries - Information technology - United States - 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 and index.

Nota di contenuto

Identify the library's needs -- Project teams and initial research -- Research further and identify vendors -- Contract with a vendor -- Plan for implementation -- Plan again -- Customize and finalize the system -- Train staff, prepare users, and promote -- Launch the new system -- Smooth out the rough edges -- Take a look back -- Reality check -- Appendix A. Sample technology plan -- Appendix B. Sample request for proposal -- Appendix C. Sample review tool -- Appendix D. Sample recommendation for vendor solution -- Appendix E. IT inventory template -- Appendix F. IP planner template.

Sommario/riassunto

For anyone seeking a straightforward, hands-on approach to implementing technology solutions in libraries, this is your guide! Created for staff who want to ensure success with a technology project that may consume a significant part of the library's budget, author and IT manager Karen Knox deconstructs an entire project implementation, from planning to evaluation, carefully examining each step.