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Download full textVermont State Dept. of Libraries, Montpelier. – 2002
This evaluation of Vermont's 5-year LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act) plan begins with an overall report of results in achieving goals and objectives. This section offers an overview of Vermont's geography, population, and history and use of library services. Results are then described for each of the plan's seven goals and related…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Federal Programs, Information Technology, Library Development
Wilford, Valerie J.; Logan, Lee; Bell, Lori; Cloyes, Kay – 1998
The Alliance Library System (ALS) is one of 12 regional library systems in Illinois, providing a full spectrum of support services for 300 member libraries of all types (public, school, academic, and special) located in west central Illinois. This paper describes the process by which ALS implemented a voice/video/data network connecting their four…
Descriptors: Change Strategies, Computer Networks, Computer Software, Library Automation
PDF pending restorationSouth Carolina State Library, Columbia. – 1998
This Library Services and Technology Act Five Year Plan was prepared in compliance with Section 224 State Plans of the Library Services and Technology Act (Public Law 104-208). The goal of this plan is to assist South Carolina libraries in providing a high level of information services to all South Carolinians, regardless of the type of library…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Information Services, Information Technology, Library Development
Schuyler, Michael – Computers in Libraries, 1999
Describes how a library, with an MCI Corporation grant, approached the process of setting up computers for the visually impaired. Discusses preparations, which included hiring a visually-impaired user as a consultant and contacting the VIP (Visually Impaired Persons) group; equipment; problems with the graphical user interface; and training.…
Descriptors: Computer Interfaces, Computer Oriented Programs, Costs, Grants
PDF pending restorationUtah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 2002
This Utah State Library Division Five Year Plan for the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) sets forth the principles, Division mission statement, needs, goals, evaluation plan, and programs for administering Utah's LSTA program from 2003-2007. Targets, programs and activities, and a schedule are presented for the following goals: (1)…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Grants, Information Technology, Library Development
Utah State Library Div., Salt Lake City. Dept. of Community and Economic Development. – 2002
This document presents the evaluation report for Utah's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) program for 1998-2002. Part I, "Executive Summary," describes the evaluation study process and summarizes recommendations related to goals in the following areas: (1) basic library technology; (2) enhanced library technology; (3) PIONEER:…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Grants, Information Technology, Library Development
Cohn, John M.; Kelsey, Ann L.; Fiels, Keith Michael – 1997
This manual is written for any library planning to introduce a new or replacement automated system. It focuses on planning for an integrated system that computerizes a multiplicity of library functions using one common database. This second edition contains a new section on the preparation of a technology strategic plan, a section on developing…
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, Cataloging, Computer Networks, Consultants
PDF pending restorationTexas State Library, Austin. Dept. of Library Development. – 1993
The long range plan provides for the orderly establishment and expansion of programs needed to carry out the objectives of the Texas State Library. The following five major development goals were identified for the 1994-1997 period: (1) improve library services and increase library resources through financial support; (2) make materials and…
Descriptors: Cost Estimates, Financial Support, Interlibrary Loans, Librarians
