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!
These bite-size articles in WebJunction are a perfect way to get your planning process on the right track:
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 (Video)
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 (Google Drive)
Effective future planning starts with documenting where you are right now. Review our IT succession planning checklist to ensure you don't lose any important logins, accounts, or technical information - so your library stays operational no matter what.
IT Succession Planning Checklist (Google Doc)
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. If we've missed anything important in the checklist, please fill out the suggestion form to let us know!
IT Checklist for Library Rebrand/Merger (Google Doc)
Comprehensive checklist detailing all necessary steps for successfully updating organizational branding and/or merging library systems.
Hosted by: Daniel Zeiger
Speakers: Shelly Baker, Nancy Condon, David Daniels, Virginia Marie Greene, Deborah Hakes, Kevin Sweat, Hetal Vyas