Projects

Recommended automated materials handling system for libraries under construction, provided recommendations on use of RFID and bar code technologies.

Assisted with migration and redevelopment of lii.org intranet and extranet.

Implemented complete website redesign.  Made recommendations for server and desktop upgrades, network printing solutions, email managemnet.  Implemented recommendations. 

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.

Managed website redesign. Project included implementation of events calendar using PHP iCalendar. Developed custom membership management system and online directory.

Provided content for, and helped develop Califa’s RFID Information Forum.

Conducted efficiency analysis of Peninsula Library System’s delivery system. Made recommendations for immediate improvements and long-term planning.

Responsible for developing training to libraries implementing digitization projects with LSTA funding.

Evaluated delivery system for 188-member library network and made recommendations for improving services and reducing costs.

In November of 2014, Charleston county residents passed a $108.5 million referen-dum to address the Library’s building and technological deficiencies. The Library then sought the services of an architectural/engineering firm to develop a program guide manual for the subsequent Charleston County Public Library (CCPL) Capital Improve-ment Project (CIP) that would affect all 16 outlets of the CCPL system. Lori Ayre of The Galecia Group was included in the proposal submitted by McMillan Pazdan Smith to provide guidance related to RFID, automated materials handling, and workflow optimization. 

The CIP project includes building five new library buildings as well as a new Operations Center. In addition, virtually every one of the other branches would be remodeled. The scope of the original engagement included developing guide specifications for certain building systems including security, access, A-V, RFID and product standards for other library items. 

Once the program guide had been completed, Ayre was hired by Charleston County in order to assist the County in finalizing RFID and AMH product specifications and help-  ing the staff to re-envision how service delivery could be changed with the help of self-service and materials handling technologies. Ayre also developed the scope of services that would be used to identify suitable AMH and RFID vendors.