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Boxford Town Library Technology Plan
2006-2011
Evaluation Process
Measurements
Goal 1
PCs will be redeployed as public kiosks by September, 2005. DONE
A schedule for PC replacement for public and staff machines will be developed
by January, 2006.
Internet connection at the West Branch is provided by Verizon.
Goal 2
Staff PCs will be installed by August, 2005. DONE
Goal 3
Staff will complete a self evaluation form (Appendix II) to determine what
skills need to be developed and/or maintained by October, 2005. A training
matrix will be developed, and training using course selections from MVLC, NMRLS
or other suitable places will be implemented. DONE
By March 2006, every staff member will be at a Basic level for email,
Windows, Internet Explorer, Word, Excel and ILS. DONE
All staff members have email accounts and use them to communicate. DONE
Technology sessions are held at every other staff meeting.
Goal 4
Wireless hardware will be installed at the Village library by the end of FY07,
and at the West Branch by the end of FY08. Director requests funding from the
Friends of the Library for hardware, software and installation for BOTH
libraries, FY07.
Goal 5
Library secures grant to purchase 7 laptops equipped with wireless network
access (FY07)
Library develops program and trains staff and volunteers to provide database,
online catalogs, and Internet searching skills by end of FY07.
Goal 6
Library users will borrow audio books in digital format by the end of FY07.
RECORDED BOOKS/NETLIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION FOR BOXFORD RESIDENTS ONLY BEGINS 6/06;
OVERDRIVE SUBSCRIPTION WITH MVLC BEGINS 7/06.
Goal 7
Server will be installed by September 2006. DONE
Goal 8
Report on current phone system and recommendations for future systems are
complete by November 2006
Request to replace phone system is presented to Town in FY08 Library Budget
requests.
Goal 9
Report on photocopy equipment and recommendations for future purchase are
complete by January 2007
Request to replace West Branch photocopier is presented to Town in FY08
Library Budget requests.
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