Technology Management

Introduction

I like to think that I have an average understanding of technology, but that mostly has to do with software, not hardware. I kept this section very short because I am so comfortable with it. Also, after taking Dr. Currier's class on Copyright Law, I was not particularly worried about keeping up with technology licensing which is part of technology management so I only included one article on it.




Textbook Chapter


1. Gordon, Rachel Singer. 2005. The Accidental Library Manager. Medford, New Jersey: Information Today, Inc. 167-181. This chapter addresses both facilities and technology management in libraries. It only highlights technological issues on the surface, listing the challenges that may arise during a typical day.


Article from Prof Library Literature

1. Dougherty, William C. "Managing Technology in Libraries: A look to the past with hope for the future." Journal of Academic Librarianship 38, no. 6 (2010): 543-545. Dougherty touches on future technological issues for libraries like Net Neutrality, Copyright, and Moore's Law.


Article from Prof Management Literature


1. Ziedonis, Arvids A. "Real Options in Technology Licensing." Management Science 53, no. 10 (2007): 1618-1633. As someone who has studied copyright law, I found that keeping technology licenses current was of utmost importance to me during this unit. That is why I chose this article because it examines options which you may have with technology licensing.


Examples of Library Policies and Procedures


1. Boston Public Library, Technology Procedures- I like this resource because the BPL lays out its policies on technology in the library in a clear and concise manner.  


Other Resources


1. Integrated Library Systems Reports- ILSR offers guides for writing technology plans for various institutions. Technology plans may be part of a larger strategic plan or a stand-alone plan. Either way they're often required by state agencies or are in the terms of a grant/funding opportunities. I was able to find ILSR in Rachel Singer Gordon's book and I feel that if I were ever faced with the task of authoring a technology plan. I like to see how other people/institutions have done things before I actually try to do them myself.