Applying a Software Development Product Cycle to Library Technology Adoption and Development.
- Resource Type
- Article
- Authors
- Costello, Laura,
- Source
- Journal of Library Administration; May/Jun2018, Vol. 58 Issue 4, p334-345, 12p, 1 Diagram
- Subject
- Computer software development
Librarians
Product life cycle
Technology management
Technological innovations
- Language
- ISSN
- 01930826
Product cycles have long been used in software development, but libraries can also benefit from a structured product life cycle to help manage technology development and acquisition. This article outlines a proposed product cycle for library technology management with information on implementing each step of the cycle. It will also include information for librarians assessing the success of structured technology management. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]