Many libraries that apply for and receive reimbursements or discounts from the E-Rate program are required to create a technology plan to support their requests. While the resources in this section will help provide some guidance on those requirements, we would also recommend that you work with the E-Rate coordinator at your state library to meet all of the requirements and deadlines as defined by your state.
General resources that can help all libraries with writing technology plans can be found in the section on Writing a Technology Plan.
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E-Rate Guidelines for Eligible Products and Services
Excerpt from Joy of Computing: Recipes for a 5 star Library
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Websites and Internet Resources on E-Rate Resources
A list of external links
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Technology Watch List Archive
An archive of the work of WebJunction's Tech Watch committee through August 2006.
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Technology Planning Overview: Presentation
A great introduction to library technology planning, focusing on E-rate requirements and integrating the plan with the library's service priorities and goals. The author's presentation includes analysis and commentary of Diane Mayo's recent book "Technology for Results: Developing Service-Based Plans" (part of the Public Library Association's Results Series). An extract from Mayo's book is also available on WebJunction.
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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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E-Rate Technology Planning with TechAtlas.ppt
A brief introduction to how TechAtlas can be used by libraries that create technology plans as a requirement for their participation in the E-rate program.
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E-rate and Technology Planning Assistance from the State Libraries
Need help creating or updating a technology plan for your library? Lots of great information is available from state libraries across the US - check the links below for information from your own state library.
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Technology Planning Evaluation
A practical guide to using a library technology plan as a living document, and building an evaluation process to make sure the technology plan aligns with the library's service goals.
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