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The article presents the 2008 top technology trends and issues affecting the libraries in Texas based on the survey made by the Texas Library Association's (TLA) Automation and Technology Round Table (ATRT). The survey showed 16 trends which include the open source integrated library systems (ILS) and portals, Marc's death knell, iPhone, gaming, and software as a Service or Saas. Included in the list is the downloadable or streaming media with 75 votes and Information commons with 42 votes.

The article presents a survey on technology trends and library issues conducted by the Texas Library Association's Automation and Technology Round Table. It explores the 35 technological trends which was down to 14 after the query at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Library on January 30, 2007. It highlights the 14 technological trends and issues, including library top technology, regional and national conferences, blogs and newsfeeds.

Reports on technology developments in libraries of Texas. Use of infrared networking to connect computing devices without wires; Advantages of utilizing the wireless access point; Questions to consider when installing a wireless networking system.

The article focuses on a survey that was conducted to find out the leading technology trends in libraries. Texas Library Association's Automation and Technology Round Table (ATRT) decided to survey the leading technology trends in libraries. The traditional acquisitions functions of some integrated library systems (ILS) may not be up to the task of handling diverse electronic resources. Electronic resource management (ERM) products help to control subscription and licensing information for resources such as electronic journals and full-text databases. Google search engine has become the bane of many librarians and library school professors. Yet, the public-- and even many librarians - love Google, and Google continues to grow like gangbusters.

Details the proposed model for library change in the U.S. Role of all types of libraries in the creation of a revised model of service; Available options for reinventing services; Citations of information resources.

The article explores the planning model used by the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Library (UT Southwestern). It mentions that UT Southwestern uses three essential blocks in their model including strategic plan, the usage of established project management principles, and assessment. It discusses the role of each part of the Library's planning model and explains their importance to each other.

The article presents a list of the leading information technology trends in libraries as surveyed by the Texas Library Association in Texas. The group's Automation and Technology Round Table has discovered some in demand technology including weblogs, Web-based surveys, podcasting, and identity theft.

The article focuses on the 2012-2015 Strategic Plan of the Texas Library Association (TLA). A background is provided starting with the creation of the Strategic Planning Task Force. The threefold purpose of the planning process are provided along with the member survey and the nine key concepts identified in the environment. Key components of the plan are presented including the mission, values and vision. Key areas of focus are discussed involving five strategic initiatives.

The article presents the pilot study conducted to four libraries to assess thin client computing technology, where computers are designed to communicate with a thin client server. The project was supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).