TechNOLOGY Planning

GPLS IT is here to assist Georgia's public libraries with various aspects of technology planning. If there is anything missing from this page that you would like to see, please reach out and let us know!

Multi-Year Tech Plans

The multi-year technology plan document is the cornerstone of technology planning for public libraries. Whether you are taking your first foray into assembling a plan or you've written and updated more technology plans than you can count, we hope that the resources below will make your life a little easier!

Technology Planning Resources from WebJunction

These bite-size articles are a perfect way to get your planning process on the right track:

• Why a Technology Plan?

• Writing Goals and Objectives for a Technology Plan

• Checklist for a Library Technology Plan

• Technology Needs Assessment

• Case Study: Creating a Technology Plan That Worked

Technology Planning Resources from GPLS

GPLS IT hosts events focused on library technology planning in Georgia, including a series of online presentations and an in-person full-day retreat. Sessions from these events are recorded and posted in an ever-expanding educational playlist of technology planning videos! 

• GPLS Tech Planning Playlist

GPLS IT also provides an AI-driven framework to turn your library's core information and needs into the first draft of a technology plan. Just fill out the associated worksheets and use the generating prompt to assemble everything!

• GPLS Tech Planning Toolkit

Branding and Mergers

As libraries continue to rebrand and merge, GPLS IT is here to help by providing guidance on essential steps and best practices for technology-related items.