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Mission Statement: What is the mission statement for this library?
Current Technology: 1. What is the current level of technology in this
library? List computing and telecommunications resources currently in use.
Future Technology:1. What is the desired future level of technology in
this library? 2. What specific hardware and software, telecommunications, and
information technologies (such as access to the Internet, remote databases,
distance learning, web-based catalogs, reference services, etc) are you
planning to acquire and implement? (Your System Coordinator or consultant may
have checklists or other materials to assist in responding to this question.)
Timeline: What are the planned dates to implement this
desired future level of technology in this library? List the approximate dates
when you expect to reach important milestones in your technology
implementation.
Budget: 1. What are the approximate costs of this desired future level of
technology, and how does the library plan to secure the necessary funds for
each technology component, i.e., what are the sources for these funds?
Education and Training: What are this library's plans to accomplish the
training necessary for staff and patrons to use the desired technology
effectively? What types and sources of training will this library participate
in?
Technology Integration: How will this library integrate the use of these
technologies into the services it provides for its users?
Evaluation Process: 1. How will this library evaluate the success of
this plan? 2. How will you determine if the technology plan was successful in
meeting the goals of your institutional plans? 3. How frequently will you
update the plan?
Library Director ________________________________________________
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Library Board Chair ________________________________________________
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As Applicable: Mayor, City Manager, County Judge, or School Superintendent (Circle appropriate title)
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FOR USE BY THE TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION
This plan has been reviewed and certified by the Texas State Library. This certification will be effective for the term of this plan, but not to exceed three years.
Approved by Texas State Library: ______________________________________________
Date ____________________
This certification expires _____________________