Joseph R. Matthews

Joe is a knowledgeable and experienced library consultant. He has assisted numerous libraries and local governments in a wide variety of projects including:

• Assess the value and performance of services offered in libraries

• Prepare strategic plans for library services

• Prepare long range plans for individual library’s and consortiums

• Assist in identifying community needs when planning a new library facility

• Prepare information technology plans

• Assess the effectiveness and efficiency of information technology departments in libraries and local governments

• Select and implement automated library information systems.

Joe taught for four years at the San Jose State University School of Library & Information Science. He taught library management, research methods, evaluation of library services and strategic planning.