Goals


 * Magnolia Public Library Technology Goals **

assistance for individuals seeking and evaluating information. Strategies: • Use library 2.0 techniques and social software to create opportunities for patron input and feedback on resources and processes • Provide educational resources, in collaboration with Siuslaw School District. • Provide instruction in using and evaluating information resources • Provide instruction in Internet, social software, and basic application software
 * Goal 1** - Foster lifelong learning by providing resources and

Strategies: • Establish a workgroup for staff technology training & development • Develop basic technology competency checklists for each library position and for each new technology. ex. Springshare & BiblioCommons • Develop a technology training resource page on the Intranet for both LibAnalytics & LibGuides - also BiblioCommons • Encourage supervisors to set standards and goals for technological competency
 * Goal 2** - Provide adequate training opportunities for staff and volunteers.

Strategies: • Work with Hosting and Web design staff to incorporate appropriate branding throughout the Library website family. Charity Advantage • Establish a website planning/revision team • Study social software and Library 2.0 technologies and implement if feasible and appropriate • Create process for evaluation of new material formats: e.g. LibGuides, LibAnalytics, and BiblioCommons. • Continually evaluate technologies to make sure they are satisfying the intended needs, including upgrades to software to ensure compatibility and currency • Incorporate regular technology topics into staff meetings in order to increase awareness
 * Goal 3** - Align library technology services with community needs.