William Sherman library technology consultant

William Sherman

Library Technology Strategist and Digital Systems Consultant

Master of Library and Information Science from Indiana University • Senior Technology Consultant at TechEssence Information LLC • 15 years in Library and Information Science

After working with libraries of all sizes—from small rural branches to large university systems—William recognized that most technology guidance was either too technical or too superficial. He founded his consulting practice to fill the gap, providing administrators with the tech essence they need to make confident decisions about systems, vendors, and digital infrastructure.

What I Write About

My Approach

Technology should serve library missions, not the other way around. The best systems are ones that work reliably and meet real community needs.

William believes the best library technology decisions come from understanding what systems do and why they matter, not from programming knowledge. His approach emphasizes user needs, budget reality, and sustainable long-term planning over flashy features.

Currently Working On

Developing practical frameworks for small and medium libraries to evaluate cloud-based integrated library systems and navigate vendor selection processes with confidence.