Description Technology is a crucial part of libraries today.
She has an MLIS from UNC-Greensboro and a BS in psychology from Catawba College..
Previously she worked at the Tampa Bay (FL) Library Consortium and the Charlotte Mecklenburg (NC) Library.
About the author Diana Silveira is a librarian and president of Novare Library Services where she works with libraries to develop, implement and utilize Technology effectively.
Further, this Lita Guide will help librarians evaluate the success of their work in developing and implementing their Technology plans.
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.
This step-by-step Guide takes the reader through the process of successfully creating and implementing a Library Technology plan.
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.
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.
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.
Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow is the place to start.
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.
Description Technology is a crucial part of libraries today
