Overview
Learn how to develop an information technology plan for your SLMC and effectively manage technology to achieve goals of the school. Emphasizing applications in the areas of management, services, and curriculum, Clyde discusses issues in planning, selection of hardware and applications, budget, staffing and facilities, user education, publicity/promotion, and possible developments in the future. This book offers a broad overview of the subject and addresses the full spectrum of technologies-hardware, software, and systems ranging from automated library systems, CD-ROMs, online information services, the Internet, curriculum software, local area networks/intranets, to generic software applications such as word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and project management.
Synopsis
Learn how to develop an information technology plan for your SLMC and effectively manage technology to achieve goals of the school. Emphasizing applications in the areas of management, services, and curriculum, Clyde discusses issues in planning, selection of hardware and applications, budget, staffing and facilities, user education, publicity/promotion, and possible developments in the future. This book offers a broad overview of the subject and addresses the full spectrum of technologies-hardware, software, and systems ranging from automated library systems, CD-ROMs, online information services, the Internet, curriculum software, local area networks/intranets, to generic software applications such as word processing, desktop publishing, database management, and project management.
KLIATT
This professional resource addresses school library media specialists, information managers, and students in library programs. Its purpose is to promote "managing and using technology so that it contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the school library media center programs and services." To that end, discussions include automated systems, CD-ROM, online information services, Internet, curriculum software, LANs, etc. The accompanying Web site (http://www.hi.is/~anne/managing-infotech.html) contains links to all the resources mentioned and will be updated periodically. Prominent library leaders such as Carol Simpson, Doug Johnson, Carol Kuhlthau and others are quoted throughout the text. Observations are made: The library media specialist will move away from "warehousing" resources to collaborating and consulting; with more information in electronic formats, the issue of access to information through networks vs. concentrating on the development of a school library media center collection will be important (a balance is needed); library management has begun to include designing record-keeping systems for the school; the role of evaluating resources will include a wide range of formats (electronic and more). Information technology+print and other resources=a media-rich environment to support teaching and learning through improved access to systems and services. This is an excellent reference that includes a good bibliography. The Web site enhances the usefulness of this resource. 1999, Libraries Unltd, 290p, 26cm, 99-033116, $32.50. Ages adult. Reviewer: Rita M. Fontinha; Lib. Media Spec., Norwood H.S., Norwood, MA, May 2000 (Vol. 34 No. 3)