Computers, copiers, etc. are often the most expensive items libraries have to purchase, which is why it’s helpful to plan for technology. Public Libraries Online offers advice and resources in its post on “Tech Planning Tips for Libraries of All Sizes.”
So what should go in a technology plan? Public Libraries Online recommends the following components:
- Mission statement
- Technology inventory
- Goals and objectives
- Professional development strategy
- Budget
- Evaluation process
Read the post and find links to additional resources at publiclibrariesonline.org/2015/10/tech-planning-tips-for-libraries-of-all-sizes.