Clients and Projects

November 28, 2008   King County Library System

kcls.org
2007-2008.  Developed software requirements specification for integrated library system to be developed on open source platform such as Evergreen. Currently assisting KCLS with other activities related to their transition to an open source library system.

October 18, 2008   California State Library Foundation

2005-2008.  Assisted with the implementation of the Gates Foundation’s Public Access Computer Hardware Upgrade Grant for the California State Library. Duties included assisting libraries eligible to receive funds to fill out paperwork, assisting State Library personnel in completing grant applications forms and planning the distribution of grant funds.

September 18, 2008   Multnomah County Library

2008-current. Conducted materials handling and collection management analysis. Provided recommendations related to interlibrary delivery, sorting, materials processing, and alternative ways of connecting customers with library material. Currently assisting MCL with planning and implementation of recommendations.

August 18, 2008   Sonoma County Library

2007-current.  Ongoing engagement with library to support IT team and to assist with facility remodel projects. Contract began with evaluation of interlibrary delivery services.

July 18, 2008   Peninsula Library System

2007-2008.  Managed Home Delivery Pilot project, a project funded by an LSTA grant to evaluate the cost and benefits of providing home delivery for library materials. Project was cancelled due to integration issues with integrated library system.

February 10, 2008   Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO)

metro.org
2006-2008. Contract began with evaluation of delivery service in the context of other services provided to METRO members. Analyzed costs associated with providing delivery and alternative approaches to improving service. Continued engagement to help METRO maintain excellent delivery service.

November 18, 2007   San Francisco Law Library

2004-2007.  Configured desktops for public use including setting up security, installing and configuring applications and establishing backup and cloning system. Providing ongoing support as needed.

October 17, 2007   North Suburban Library System

nsls.info
2008. Evaluated delivery system and provided recommendations for reducing costs and planning for increases in volume while reducing staff costs.

October 13, 2007   Santa Clara County Library

santaclaracountylib.org
2006-2007. Assisted with the evaluation of the public access computing system and is now on contract to assist with migration to new platform and assisting with related IT projects as needed.

October 3, 2007   Solano County Library

solanolibrary.com
2006-2007. Evaluated materials handling operation including delivery and processing of deliveries at each branch, plus technical services. Provided recommendations for improving efficiency, automating sort, and reducing repetitive steps involved in processing materials. Assisted with planning for new building to house technical services and delivery operations.

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