Technology Planning for Libraries : E-Rate, Library Technology & More

"The Universal Service Fund helps communities and people across the U.S. stay connected to the information, resources, and care they need."

Everything you have ever wanted to know about developing, writing and conducting a library survey.

"Resources supporting the implementation of library automation--circulation, integrated library systems, federated search, discovery services, etc."

TechSoup
October 26, 2016
Features Karen Graham, Idealware's Executive Director, who explains how organizations can easily develop technology plans.

Marshall Breeding's annual reports on the library technology industry.

Mendoza, C., & Cowart, C. (2019). TECHNOLOGY PLANNING: Using an IT Road Map to Build the Library of the Future. Computers in Libraries, 39(2), 4–8.
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This webinar offered by Techsoup on March 21, 2021 covers basic IT setups for nonprofits with staff working remotely, working in the office or working partially in the office and from home.

A compilation of the best practices, important insights and useful tools for supporting the public's access to technology.

Use this template to create your own custom computer upgrade and maintenance action plan.

The American Library offers lots of useful links related to broadband in the library.

This ALA page explains the FCC's Learn Without Limits Initiative.

The Public Library Association administered this survey in fall 2023 to understand technology capacity, resources for patrons, infrastructure, digital literacy, and staffing in U.S. public libraries.

View a recording of the information session held on October 12 to learn more about the Survey (2023)