This two-page digest briefly outlines some of the technological trends in updating a library, and briefly discusses the administrative issues and strategies involved. It begins by describing the wholly integrated information environment, which would include: (1) public-access personal and professional communications networks; (2) information utilities and online databases; (3) local area and institution-wide computer networks; (4) multimedia interactive databases based on optical technologies, distributed processing, multi-tasking, artificial intelligence, and hypermedia programs; (5) transparent operating systems and menu-driven software; (6) hardware and software compatibility; (7) resource-sharing systems and policies; and (8) the roles of information resources managers and media specialists. Complex technical, human, and financial issues which the library administrator faces are then discussed. It is recommended that library administrators and librarians who might desire to develop state-of-the-art facilities but need to stay within a budget must plot their strategies by becoming informed; making a detailed needs assessment; establishing the project with a task force and project manager; and being thorough and looking to long range as well as short range planning with room for change. (15 references) (CGD)