Managing New Technologies

This course will introduce students to the administration of digital and multimedia resources (software, hardware, peripherals, tools and services) in libraries, with an emphasis on strategic planning and change management. Other issues addressed will include funding, staffing, training issues, evaluation, selection, accessibility and intellectual property issues relating to new technologies. There will be a practical focus on technology grant writing. Current and developing uses of emerging technologies (e. g. Web 2.0, Library 2.0) in libraries and information centers will be discussed and demonstrated

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