MANAGING LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY by Carson Block ( 9781442271814 ) - Books & Audio Books at Pickabook.co.uk

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Title:

MANAGING LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY
A LITA GUIDE

By:

Carson Block

Format:

Paperback

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£41.00

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ISBN 10:

1442271817

ISBN 13:

9781442271814

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Publisher:

ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD

Pub. date:

15 August, 2017

Series:

LITA Guides

Pages:

126

Description:

This guide will help library managers understand the underpinnings of technology and how to powerfully manage tech to serve patrons and staff alike. You'll find easy-to-follow exercises and tools that have been tested in real-world situations. Step-by-step instructions for crucial processes including technology planning are included.

Synopsis:

This commonsense guide will help library managers understand the underpinnings of technology and how to powerfully manage tech to serve patrons and staff alike. Learn: *How libraries fit into the overall technology market *Strategies to future-proof library technology efforts *Approaches to technology planning that stick - and strategies to keep the plan on track *Skills to understand technology investments by understanding the total costs of ownership and the specialized library return on technological investment *How to collect and use useful data and statistics without being overwhelmed *How to stay current, knowledgeable and comfortable with rapid technological change You'll find easy-to-follow exercises and tools that have been tested in real-world situations. Step-by-step instructions for crucial processes including technology planning are included.

Illustrations:

4 Tables, unspecified; 7 Halftones, black and white; 4 Illustrations, black

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

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