Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow

Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Author: Diana Silveira
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1538109336

Technology is a crucial part of libraries today. But when it comes to figuring out the most effective technologies for their library or to planning for future technology needs, many librarians don’t know where to begin. Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start. This practical guide will be of special value to those in small- and medium-size libraries, especially those new to the planning process who have not previously implemented technology or who have had difficulty implementing strategic plans. By using this LITA guide overwhelmed librarians can create a sound, realistic technology plan and implementing that plan by identifying each step necessary to accomplish the library’s goals. As they follow this road map from beginning to end, library staff will be able to meet the technology needs of their communities and to achieve their library's technology goals. This step-by-step guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a library technology plan. Each chapter addresses an aspect of planning and implementation—from conducting a technology audit and selecting appropriate devices to deploying new technologies and training staff and users. Further, this LITA guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their technology plans.

Tomorrow's Library

Tomorrow's Library
Author: Robert Thayer Jordan
Publisher: New York : Bowker
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1970
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN:

Tomorrow's Jobs Today, 2nd Edition

Tomorrow's Jobs Today, 2nd Edition
Author: Rafael Moscatel
Publisher: JIA Publishing
Total Pages: 147
Release: 2023-03-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

In Tomorrow’s Jobs Today, you’ll learn career tips, leadership secrets, and strategies from today’s most innovative business minds and renowned brands across the globe, including Paramount Pictures, State Farm Insurance, and PwC. You’ll discover exciting careers in emerging fields and find the unique toolset and education to land your dream job! Gain expertise with insights from Smart City CIOs, Data Protection Officers, Software Developers, Informatics Specialists, and many other skilled professionals on what it takes to succeed. Get indispensable resources like job descriptions, salary ranges, and a comprehensive directory of associations supporting these new professions. Explore technologies like Blockchain, Big Data, AgTech, the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, Telematics, Health Information Technology, eDiscovery, and Cybersecurity and understand how they’ve transformed the job landscape. Tomorrow’s Jobs Today lets job seekers walk a virtual mile in the shoes of trailblazers who are changing the world! You’ll learn firsthand the diverse range of skills employers look for in top candidates and what to expect from a typical day at the office. This best-seller is for students determining which career track to embark on, guidance counselors and parents helping them, professionals between jobs, and everybody who wants a glimpse into the future of work!

Information Tomorrow

Information Tomorrow
Author: Rachel Singer Gordon
Publisher: Information Today, Inc.
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2007
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781573873031

In Information Tomorrow, Rachel Singer Gordon brings together 20 of today's top thinkers on the intersections between libraries and technology. They address various ways in which new technologies are impacting library services and share their ideas for using technology to meet patrons where they are. In addition to a preface by the editor, the book's foreword by Stephen Abram and 16 chapters feature insights and opinions from these library leaders, bloggers, and futurists: