Elements of Technology Management
Dates: July 14 - August 18, 2009
Times: Online synchronous sessions Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Central time
Cost: $300
Instructor: Brenda Hough, Independent Library Consultant and Doctoral Student
Intended audience: Librarians and information professionals
needing training in the management of technology resources; CPLA program candidates
needing a core course for certification
Purpose of the course: To help the students, in the context of their own library, learn how to
- Determine the technology requirements of the library and how well the technology they have or will acquire meets
the needs of the library
- Recommend technologies for the library
- Develop an improved understanding of emerging technologies and their potential impact on library services.
- Make purchasing and staffing decisions related to technology.
- Develop knowledge of technological policy and its use in libraries.
Delivery format: The course will be conducted via
the same technology (Moodle) used by the Graduate School of Library and Information
Science online education program (LEEP). The course will consist of 6 live
synchronous sessions of 1 hour each.
Students will also be expected to participate asynchronously during the 6 weeks
via discussion boards and to view podcasts and webinars.
Technology Requirements: Participants will need a reliable Internet
connection via modem, ISDN, DSL, cable or other dedicated connectivity. A 28.8
or higher speed modem and SLIP, PPP, or other TCP/IP connectivity is required.
Software requirements include a Java enabled Web Browser, Real Player software,
and Adobe Reader. Hardware requirements are: an IBM compatible Pentium II or
greater (at least 400mhz) with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP - or - Macintosh with OS
8 (or a more recent MacOS); 128MB RAM memory; a sound card with speakers and/or
earphones; and a color monitor with at least 800x600 resolution.
Required text: Text:
Bolan, Kimberly and Robert Cullin. Technology Made Simple. Chicago: American Library Association, 2007.
Registration
To enroll in this course, please complete this REGISTRATION FORM. If you have questions, contact Marianne Steadley,
217.244.2751 or steadley@illinois.edu.
