In this column, the author relates his experiences in the use of library technology over his 20-year career at Vanderbilt University. He describes how computers in libraries have transformed almost every aspect of how the library provides its services and performs its work behind the scenes. In addition, the author shares a few successful strategies that might be useful to others, for example: (1) See the big picture; (2) Understand the details; (3) Develop a specialty; (4) Practice hands-on management; (5) Know what you don't know; (6) Seek broad experiences; (7) Understand the importance of context; and (8) Research constantly.