Technology Plan 2005-2008
Revised 2-28-2005
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ABERDEEN DISTRICT LIBRARY
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
2005-2008
Mission Statement: The Aberdeen District Library Board of Trustees and staff recognize the impact of technology, specifically electronic communication and information upon the lives of the patrons of the Aberdeen District Library. The library strives to provide access to and instruction in the use of technology in its various formats available at the Aberdeen District Library.
Vision Statement: Enhance and expand services to the public by the application of new technologies to traditional services and by creation and extension of new ones.
Training Objective: Staff will participate in continuing education opportunities annually which can include:
Activity:
1. Sending staff to Idaho Library Association workshops
2. Idaho State Library teleconferences
3. Hiring of computer specialist
4. American Library Association Conference attendance
5. University accredited course work in librarianship or computers
6. Computer-based training modules.
Service Goal 1: The Library will provide information and services that are relevant to community needs.
Service Objective: The library will modernize and automate services by taking advantage of available technology.
Activity:
1. Provide Internet access to patrons.
2. Provide web-based access to catalogs of other libraries.
3. On-line serials database access.
4. Web-based access to a other relevant databases.
5. Participate in LiLI services offered through the Idaho State Library, including LiLI-D databases, LiLI Express Reciprocal Borrowing, and LiLI Unlimited Interlibrary Loan and cataloging.
6. Access to Idaho, Regional and National resources through OCLC First Search.
7. Electronic interlibrary loan requests.
8. Exchange documents using scanning and fax or e-mail technologies.
9. The public workstations will be reviewed annually for updating purposes.
10. Use technology to provide the most appropriate information delivery system.
11. Use technology to control cost and improve the efficiency of library operations.
12. Maintain flexibility to adapt new and changing technology to meet the public’s need.
13. Evaluate emerging technology for effective responsiveness to the public’s needs.
14. Use technology to connect to relevant sources outside the library.
15. Automated overdue and reserve notice program.
16. Increase use of our new telephone system that provides for voice mail and other enhancements.
17. Develop a strategy for database maintenance and cleanup to provide the best access possible for patrons and staff.
18. Continue to investigate and evaluate Internet filtering options in response to CIPA.
Service Goal 2: The citizens of Aberdeen District Library service area will have access to a rich and diverse collection of electronic resources to meet their informational, educational and recreational needs.
Service Objectives: The Aberdeen District Library will have a dynamic, current website where patrons will find access to, library catalog (where they can request resources and renew items already out), online magazine databases, and links to helpful websites.
Activities:
1. Re-design the web pages to focus less on the building and more on offered services.
2. Make sure the web pages are ADA compliant.
3. Monthly checks to maintain links from our website to other websites.
4. Develop quarterly calendar, booklists and newsletters for the website.
Service Objective: The patrons and staff of Aberdeen District Library will have access to the best internet access available in the area.
Activities:
1. Explore the possibilities of a wi/fi wireless hotspot system that would allow patrons with laptops internet access anywhere in the building.
2. Check with ISP to see what is currently available and what technology would be needed.
3. Provide a wireless hotspot for the public side and a secure fire walled access for the staff side.
Publicity Goal: The library will be an essential information resource in the community.
Publicity Objective: The library will keep the community well informed.
Activity:
1. Library website.
2. Calendar of events
3. Monthly newsletter (electronic and paper)
4. Press releases by E-mail
Management Goal: Administrative functions will be efficient and effective.
Management Objective: To provide facility and policies to guide our technological development.
Activities:
1. The technology plan meets the guidelines issued by the FCC
and the Idaho State Library.
2. The technology plan is approved by the library board of trustees.
3. The technology plan is on file and available for audit.
4. Provide the funding for future technological development and upgrades.
5. Pursue telecommunications rate discounts.
6. The facility is renovated to adequately meet the demands of current and future technologies.
7. Develop a process for annual evaluation of the telecommunications technology.
8. Participate in annual forums to discuss mutual concerns.
Evaluation Goal: The Aberdeen District Library’s technology plan will be updated on a 3-year cycle. Due to rapid changes in technology, goals and implementation schedules will be continuously evaluated and adapted.
Activities:
1. Number of hits on the library’s website will increase each year.
2. In-library use and off-site use of proprietary databases and electronic resources will increase each year.
3. Timeline for systematic hardware and software replacement will be developed.
Technology Inventory:
Computers:
Current:
Circulation system:
2 PC
1 slip printer
2 barcode scanner
1 Laser printer
Director/Staff:
1 laptop computer
1 Laser printer
Patrons:
6 PCs with filtered internet
3 PCs with children’s software (not on network)
Network (Patrons and Staff use):
1 Laser printer
1 all-in-one laser printer
Future planned/budgeted computer equipment
Upgrade circulation catalog
Replacement of public access workstations
Laptop computers for patrons
Internal connections:
1. Voice 397-4427
Future planned and/ or budgeted items:
wi/fi hotspot with firewall
Web Server
Updated laptop
High-quality flatbed scanner for patron use
Official Action:
The Aberdeen District Library Technology Plan was read and accepted by the Board of Trustees at their regular meeting.
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Diana Roberts-Orozco, Chairman
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Gary Abercrombie
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Debbie Behrend
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Marty Freeburne
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Connie Funk
Last updated: May 22, 2007 - 12:19pm by aberdeen
