Why Technology Planning (Johnson & Sauers)

Technology Planning:the why andthe how,[object Object],Laura Johnson & Michael SauersNebraska Library Commission,[object Object],Technology Planning Summer Camp22-23 August 2011,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/73662475@N00/2651957971/,[object Object]

THINK AHEA,[object Object],D,[object Object]

Plan,[object Object],A scheme or method of acting, doing, proceeding, making, etc., developed in advance,[object Object],A specific project or definite purpose,[object Object],A proposed, usually tentative idea for doing something ,[object Object],An outline, sketch, etc,[object Object],A schematic drawing ,[object Object]

Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood....,[object Object]

To reach a port, we must sail--sail, not tie at anchor--sail, not drift. ,[object Object]

Golfers walk the course before a tournament,[object Object],London Taxi drivers have to pass a test on city geography,[object Object],Conductors follow the score,[object Object],Entrepreneurs follow a business plan,[object Object],Boy scouts and the Coast Guard are prepared,[object Object]

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. ,[object Object]

Planning in a Nutshell,[object Object],Look around,[object Object],What are the needs?,[object Object],Which of them could you address uniquely well?,[object Object],How will you accomplish this?,[object Object]

1. Look Around,[object Object],[object Object]

At the general environment,[object Object]

Why Technology Planning (Johnson & Sauers)

http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml,[object Object]

http://harvester.census.gov/imls/compare/index.asp,[object Object]

http://www.lrs.org/,[object Object]

http://www.pewinternet.org/topics/Libraries.aspx,[object Object]

http://cari.unl.edu/ruralpoll/report11.shtml,[object Object]

visit.oclc.org/,[object Object]

http://www.boomerproject.com/resources/jumpin_jack.php,[object Object]

The best laid schemes ,[object Object],o’ mice an’ men,[object Object],Gang aft a-gley.,[object Object]

Be,[object Object],Prepared,[object Object],To Change,[object Object]

2. What are the Needs/Wants?,[object Object]

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan. ,[object Object]

Surveys,[object Object],Focus Groups,[object Object],Keeping your eyes open,[object Object]

3. Which Needs/Wants Can the Library Address Uniquely Well?,[object Object]

Consider:,[object Object],Library Mission,[object Object],Library Self-image,[object Object],Resources,[object Object],Time,[object Object],Space,[object Object],Expertise,[object Object],Funds,[object Object],Equipment,[object Object],Will,[object Object]

It does not matter how small you are if you have faith and plan of action. ,[object Object]

4. How Will You Do It?,[object Object]

Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan. . . upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success. ,[object Object]

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes together?,[object Object]

What a Technology Plan is…,[object Object],38,[object Object]

Your plan should be SMART,[object Object],Specific,[object Object],Measureable,[object Object],Aggressive & Attainable,[object Object],Results-oriented,[object Object],Time-bound,[object Object],39,[object Object]

What makes a good plan?,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/21143648@N05/3757284967/,[object Object],40,[object Object]

And what doesn’t?,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/8344872@N05/5892455733/,[object Object],41,[object Object]

What others will look for,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/63195643@N00/4184705426/,[object Object],42,[object Object]

The players,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmcnab/4478818687,[object Object],43,[object Object]

Resources,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/47854931@N00/49915119/,[object Object],44,[object Object]

The Structure,[object Object],Executive summary,[object Object],Library description,[object Object],Library challenges,[object Object],Current technology environment ,[object Object],Emerging technologies,[object Object],Web site evaluation,[object Object],Recommendations,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/99771506@N00/5791228117/,[object Object],45,[object Object]

Executive Summary,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/49503002894@N01/95150434/,[object Object],46,[object Object]

Library Description,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/librarycommission/408221255/,[object Object],47,[object Object]

Library Challenges ,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/26604660@N08/3619143326/,[object Object],48,[object Object]

CurrentTechnology,[object Object],http://boingboing.net/2008/04/03/atari-users-desk-cir.html,[object Object],49,[object Object]

http://www.howtogeek.com/news/is-it-time-to-clean-the-computer-yet-image/5932/,[object Object],50,[object Object]

Emerging Technologies,[object Object],51,[object Object]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/travelinlibrarian/2076794610/,[object Object],53,[object Object]

Which tech do I plan for?,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/85494010@N00/54246114/,[object Object],54,[object Object]

Staff Competencies,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/99472898@N00/4856986697/,[object Object],55,[object Object]

Web Site Analysis,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/90288178@N00/4800030571/,[object Object],56,[object Object]

Recommendations,[object Object],Priorities,[object Object],Description of relevant categories,[object Object],Listing of the specific recommendations,[object Object],Type (new software, application, hardware),[object Object],Cost (including interdependencies),[object Object],Benefits,[object Object],Recommended timeline,[object Object],Assessment/results/training needed,[object Object],http://www.flickr.com/photos/83198397@N00/5037340038/,[object Object],57,[object Object]

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