02846nam 2200589 a 450 991095232740332120251117091202.01-283-23884-597866132388491-57387-903-7(CKB)2550000000050796(EBL)3316132(SSID)ssj0000643852(PQKBManifestationID)12312273(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000643852(PQKBWorkID)10675628(PQKB)11502711(MiAaPQ)EBC3316132(Au-PeEL)EBL3316132(CaPaEBR)ebr10492825(CaONFJC)MIL323884(OCoLC)923179545(BIP)46008396(EXLCZ)99255000000005079620101126h20112011 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrImplementing technology solutions in libraries techniques, tools, and tips from the trenches /Karen C. Knox1st ed.Medford, N.J. Information Todayc20111 online resource (193 p.)Description based upon print version of record.1-57387-403-5 Includes bibliographical references and index.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.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.LibrariesInformation technologyPlanningPublic librariesInformation technologyUnited StatesPlanningCase studiesLibrariesInformation technologyPlanning.Public librariesInformation technologyPlanning025.00285Knox Karen C.1976-1864275MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910952327403321Implementing technology solutions in libraries4471056UNINA