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Current Clients |
Metrowest Massachusetts Regional Library System (mmrls.org) 2008-current. Evaluating the effectiveness of delivery operations of all six regional systems including integration with library systems, sorting, labeling, and in house versus outsourced services. Includes recommendations for possible consolidation and/or automating of services. King County Library System (www.kcls.org) 2007-current. Developing software requirements specification for integrated library system to be developed on open source platform such as Evergreen. Santa Clara County Library (www.santaclaracountylib.org) 2007-current. On contract with library to assist with IT projects including migration to new public access computing platform and evaluating IT staffing. Sonoma County Library (sonomalibrary.org) 2007-current. Working with library to optimize materials handling and IT systems. Project includes helping develop project management skills for staff, assisting with facility redesign projects and evaluating IT staffing. Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) (wnylrc.org) 2007-current. Evaluating use of resource sharing tools by member libraries and providing recommendations for improving regional resource sharing. Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) (metro.org) 2007-current. Provide ongoing consulting in the area of materials handling and delivery. Solano County Library (www.solanolibrary.com) 2006-current. Evaluating materials handling and delivery operations. Providing materials handling recommendations for new building design. Providing recommendations for ways to improve workflow and better utilize existing equipment. Providing recommendations for modifications that improve overall service. |
Publications |
Library Delivery 2.0: Delivering Library Materials in the Age of Netflix, Library Philosphy and Practice: Special Issue: Libraries and Google. Mariana Regelado & Jill Cirasella, Guest Editors. Publisher: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, Nebraska. June, 2007. Wireless Tracking in the Library: Benefits, Threats, Responsibilities, Chapter 14 in RFID: Applications, Security, and Privacy. Simson Garfinkel and Beth Rosenberg, Editors. Publisher: Addison-Wesley/Prentice Hall. June, 2005. Libraryfiltering.org. Website for libraries considering filtering in their library. Contains summaries of filter products. Visitors can compare specific products and specific features. Mentat. Weblog covering topics ranging from library technology to current social issues. RFID Backgrounder for Library Workers. Easy-to-understand backgrounder on RFID for library workers. April, 2005. Position Paper: RFID and Libraries. Position paper and best practices guidelines for the use of RFID technology in libraries. August, 2004. Filtering and Filter Software - March/April 2004 issue of Library Technology Reports published by ALA TechSource. Library Computer and Network Security. Editor of special section of Infopeople web site devoted to libraries, network security and desktop security. February, 2003. Tools for Managing Public Access Terminals, a short summary of products available for managing public access computers in libraries. May, 2003. |
Presentations and Workshops |
Transforming Your Library With Technology (40 min podcast, Powerpoint). This was one of three presentations from the Transforming Your Library, and Your Library's Future, with Technology panel at ALA Annual 2007. The other panelists were Casey Bisson and Roy Tennant. This panel was part of the Libraries Transform Communities series. June 23, 2007, Washington, DC. The Synaptic Library (30 min podcast). Keynote presentation at TechConnections 8, Columbus, Ohio. June 11, 2007. The Extensible Library: Library 2.0 and Patron 2.0: The Public Library Perspective (20 min podcast, slides). Addresses the unique problems faced by public libraries vis-a-vis publishers, especially journal aggregators. Panel presentation at the Society for Scholarly Publishing Annual Meeting, held in San Francisco. One of three presentations that were part of this panel. June 8, 2007. Developing a Library Technology Plan (course description). Infopeople workshop Instructor. Developed and delivered online course in March and July, 2007. Library Technology 101 (course description). Infopeople workshop Instructor. Developed and delivered online course in May, 2007. Delivery 2.0 and the Future of Libraries. Presenter at 38th Annual Interlibrary Loan Conference, Colorado Springs, Colorado, April 26, 2007. Think Fulfillment: Planning For Your Users' Future Delivery Needs Today (slides). Half-day workshop at Metropolitan New York Libray Council, New York City, February 13, 2007. Introduction to RFID (slides). Presentation to the North Bay Linux User's Group, Sebastopol, CA, December 12, 2006. Fulfillment: The Future of Library Delivery (slides). Mini-demo at California Library Association 2006 Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA. November 11, 2006. Great Software for Public Access Computers (slides). Mini-demo at California Library Association 2006 Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA. November 12, 2006. RFID: Time To Jump Yet? (slides). Mini-demo at California Library Association 2006 Annual Conference, Sacramento, CA. November 12, 2006. Library Delivery 2.0 (slides with notes). Presentation at Moving Mountains: Exploring Library Courier Services Symposium, Denver, CO. September 14, 2006. Managing Public Access Computers: Best Practices (course materials). Infopeople workshop Instructor. Developed and delivered the workshop throughout California. 2006. Using Webcasting for Public Programs (slides). Presenter at Better Together: Creating Partnerships for Community Learning Conference, Cerritos, CA. April 10, 2006 RFID in Context: Libraries Won't be Walmarts. Panelist at the Oregon Library Association 2006 Annual Conference, Salem, OR. Let's Go Blogging (slides). Panelist at the April 1, 2005 meeting of the California Society of Association Executives, Sacramento, CA. RFID: The Vendors Answer the Tough Questions. Moderator at a session sponsored by the IT Section of the California Library Association (CLA). Session was held at CLA's 2004 Annual Conference in San Jose, CA. CIPA and E-Rate. Panelist at ALA Annual Conference, Orlando, June 2004. Program was sponsored by ALA's Office of Information Technology Policy. Want To Go Blogging? Webcast Presenter for Infopeople. March 9, 2004. webcast was part of the Technology Tuesday Series. Internet Filters Series. Three-part webcast series on Internet filters for presentation to Infopeople and North Carolina State Library audiences. Part 1: Light Switches or Dimmers?, Part 2: What Have You Done For Me Lately?, and Part 3: Product Highlights and Lowlights. CIPA and the Supremes. Co-presenter for Commonwealth Libraries of Pennsylvania. Speaking engagement was a six city tour on the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and filtering, 2004. Going Wireless. Moderator of panel on wireless technology at California Library Association's Annual Conference, November 2003. Computer and Network Security 101. Infopeople workshop. Developed and delivered the workshop. Sacramento, CA, 2002. Computer and Internet Troubleshooting 101. Infopeople workshop. Developed and delivered the workshop throughout California, 2001-2003. |
Past Projects |
Peninsula Library System (plsinfo.org)2007-2008. Managed Home Delivery Pilot project which is a project funded by an LSTA grant to implement a home delivery option at four California library systems and evaluate the cost and benefits of providing home delivery to customers. Project cancelled. Contra Costa County Library (ccclib.org) 2007. Recommended automated materials handling system for libraries under construction, provided recommendations on use of RFID and bar code technologies. Infopeople Project (infopeople.org) 2000-2007. Technology Consultant and Workshop Instructor. Courses taught include Developing a Technology Plan and Library Technology 101. Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO) (metro.org) 2006. Worked with METRO to evaluate their delivery service in the context of other services provided to METRO members. Analyzed costs associated with providing delivery and alternative approaches to current courier-based model. Santa Clara County Library (www.santaclaracountylib.org) 2006. Evaluated public access computing solution currently in place at the library to determine if current solution is viable over the long-term of if alternative public access computing solutions should be implemented. California Library Association (cla-net.org) 2003-2006. Implemented website redesign and complete technology refresh and Technology Plan for CLA in 2004. Provide ongoing support as needed. San Francisco Law Library (sflawlib.ci.sf.ca.us) 2004-2006. Configured desktops for public use including setting up security, installing and configuring applications and establishing backup and cloning system. Providing ongoing support as needed. Berkeley Public Library (berkeleypubliclibrary.org) 2006. Project Manager for redesign of library website. Project included graphically redesigning website and re-architecting the library's web-based information, integrating an events calendar using PHPCalendar, integrating Contribute for content management and assisting with Movable Type integration for blogging. Not yet launched North State Cooperative Library System (nscls.org) 2006. Project Manager for website redesign. Project included implementation of events calendar using PHP iCalendar. Developed custom membership management system and online directory. California State Library Foundation (cslfdn.org) 2006. Managed the implementation of the Gates Foundation Public Access Computing Hardware Upgrade Grant (PAC-HUG). Librarian's Index to the Internet (lii.org) 2004-2005. Assisted with managing migration and redevelopment of lii.org intranet and extranet. Califa (califa.org) 2004-2005. Helped develop Califa's Information Forums, responsible for content and Q&A in RFID Information Forum. Peninsula Library System (plsinfo.org) 2003. Conducted efficiency analysis of Peninsula Library System's delivery system. Made recommendations for immediate improvements and long-term planning. Golden Gateway Library Network (GGLN) 2002. Evaluated delivery system for 188-member library network and made recommendations for improving services and reducing costs. Sonoma State University (sonoma.edu) 2001. Provided project management assistance and technology consulting for Sonoma State's LeBaron Collection digitization initiative. |
Other Work History |
The Galecia Group 2000-current: Founder and Principal Consultant Kazan, McClain, Edises, Simon & Abrams 1992-1985: IT Director International Women's Tribune Center 1982-1985: Technical Services Librarian |
Academics and Professional Affiliations |
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