New Jersey State Library

Technology Planning for New Jersey Public Libraries

Every public library must have a certified technology plan, approved by the State Library, in order to receive E-Rate discounts for Internet access and/or internal connections. Ideally, a technology plan should be an integral part of the long range planning for the library. The links below provide the basics of technology planning, samples of technology plans, and E-rate specific technology plan information from SLD.

New Jersey Public Libraries with Currently Approved Technology Plans

How to Plan for Technology

• Planning for Technology-Based Library Services prepared by the New Jersey State Library
• New Jersey State Library Technology Plan Instructions (revised May 2003)
• North Carolina State Library's Guide to Technology Planning
• Library Technology Planning (Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction)
• Technology Plans and the E-Rate Program: A Primer for Schools and Libraries
• TechSoup.org Technology Planning
• WebJunction Technology Planning

Sample Library Technology Plans

• Model Technology Plan for Universal Service Discounts Application (Acme County, OH)
• Kenai Community Library (Alaska) PDF

SLD Technology Plan Information

• Technology Planning: Developing the Plan
• Technology Plan FAQs (from SLD)

Last Updated: November 14, 2006
Comments to: Kathleen Moeller-Peiffer, E-Rate Coordinator