Writing a technology plan is a great way to guide your library toward technology success. Libraries of all sizes should consider the impact of technology on patrons, staff, and the budget. Looking at the whole picture can also help libraries make the right decisions to support the overall mission of the library. This section will introduce you to the major themes and content that should be included in your technology plan.
Libraries that apply for E-rate funding should also explore our section on E-rate Resources for additional relevant information.
In addition to the resources you can find here, WebJunction also encourages you to explore our free TechAtlas software, which can help guide your library through the process of creating a technology plan.
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Writing Goals and Objectives for a Technology Plan
Learn how to effectively write goals and objectives that are the basis for a strong technology plan.
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Building a Technology Team
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
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Strategic and Technology Plans
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
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Technology Assessments
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
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Key Decision Makers
From the MaintainIT Planning for Success Cookbook section on Planning and Decision Making.
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Technology Planning Guide
This guide provides step-by-step instruction on how to create a technology plan using the Planning section of the TechAtlas for Libraries software.
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Why You Need a Technology Planning Team
Thinking about assigning the responsibility of writing a technology plan to one person - or maybe taking it on yourself? Read some suggestions and the benefits of creating a team for the process instead.
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Technology Vision Statements: Examples and suggestions
Does your library have a vision for what technology should do for your library? Vision statements are a great way to describe where the library wants to be and what it values when choosing new technology
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Technology Needs Assessment
A collection of resources for determining what new and updated technologies to include in your library technology plan.
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Practical Steps for Creating a Library Technology Plan
You say you want the short version? Here it is - ten steps to create a library technology plan.
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Case Study: Using TechAtlas to Create a Technology Plan
The Director of the Perry Carnegie Library in Oklahoma explains how she built a technology planning process for her library using the TechAtlas tools as well the ideas of her staff and community.
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Writing a Mission Statement
A mission statement is a powerful way to inform your staff, community, and board members about the purpose of the library. The mission statment also provides a guiding force behind planning and decision making. This article provides tips and suggestions on how to create a mission statement that works.
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Checklist for a Library Technology Plan
A concise list of what needs to be included in your library technology plan. This is a great tool to use both for organizing your plan and for evaluating it to make sure that you haven't left out anything important!
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The Planning Process: A Book Excerpt
This chapter from "Technology for Results: Developing Service-Based Plans" explains how to create a process for developing a library technology plan that reflects a library's patron and community service mission.
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Collaborative Technology Planning
A guide to creating a library technology plan through team building and engagement with front-line staff. The authors gave this presentation at the Computers in Libraries 2005 conference describing their real-world experiences at the Sacramento Public Library in California.
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