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") Skip to main content Toggle navigation Search form Search About Lori Bowen Ayre, MLIS Galecia Associates Why "Galecia?" Client List Focus Areas Automated Materials Handling RFID Workflow Optimization Civic Technology for Libraries Library Data Lab Virtual Services Management Projects Publications Blog Contact We've built a resource-sharing site for libraries around the country focused on the COVID-19 response, Quarantine Librarianship . It's a work in progress; please suggest any resources that you feel should be included. We've also designed a Virtual Services Package for our library and consortia partners seeking to effectively and safely deliver services to patrons during this time. Please let us know how we can help you. Automated Materials Handling Library Data Lab RFID Civic Technology Leadership Workflow Optimization Trustworthy We are trustworthy advocates for libraries. Expand For clients looking to deploy state-of-the-art technologies like automated materials handling and RFID, we work with them to clarify their needs and ensure that the procurement choices are driven by the library’s requirements - not the vendor’s. When it comes to web and data services, we ensure our clients use widely available, proven tools that will stand the test of time and won’t leave them unsupported when the next fad kicks in. Experienced Galecia consultants have unmatched library technology experience, in both the physical and online spheres. Expand Lori Ayre’s knowledge of the library materials handling, RFID, and self-service technologies along with her experience working with public libraries to understand, procure and leverage these technologies is incomparable. Jim Craner has spent the past ten years helping our client libraries and consortia build data-driven applications and websites as a project manager and web developer, as well as spearheading our efforts to bring the concept of "data librarianship" to public libraries. Strategic Every time we engage a client, the first thing we do is talk to them about strategic goals. Expand Everything we do has to fit into the bigger picture somehow – it will save money, it will transform service delivery, it will free up staff to do things that need to be done. We help libraries by coming in with the expertise to handle the details but we don’t forget about the priorities. We always keep our eyes on the strategic horizon. Empowering We believe in empowering our clients so they can keep the momentum that our engagement begins. Expand We see ourselves as experts in technologies that are becoming important tools for libraries. Our goal is to turn our clients from users of the new technologies to actual owners of the technologies so they can leverage their investment and increase their capacity to function independently. Lori provided an excellent requirements document on time and while balancing a variety of interests and groups. Danis Krameier, Director Napa City Library Learn more It's a pleasure to work with Galecia. The staff is attentive, detail oriented, and has helped us keep our website running smoothly and securely. Alicia Abramson Berkeley Public Library Apart from being an RFID expert, Lori is also extremely easy to work with and is very accessible. You can tell she really cares about her work and it's impact on libraries across the country (and world). Our library system highly recommends Lori for any consultation work that you need. Steven Heser Administrator, Milwaukee County Federated Library System Lori's extensive background in library materials handling and RFID, and her industry connections, allowed her to recommend practical, effective and economical solutions to address our materials flow issues. Eva Calcagno, Director Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) Learn more [Lori Ayre] has been so valuable throughout this entire process and has put me at ease knowing we are in good hands. Sandy Silva Pleasanton Public Library Lori is a strategic thinker for libraries that are planning or implementing large-scale systems and solutions. Gretchen L. Freeman Associate Director, Salt Lake County Library Learn more Lori is not only very knowledgeable and up-to-date on RFID, library materials handling processes and industry changes, but she is able to present the information clearly and easily in a program with attendees who come from different library sizes and levels of expertise. Laurie Freund Waukesha County Federated Library System She is also well known throughout the library community, having worked for both big and small libraries and consortia… she is definitely one of the leading technology consultants in the field. Carol Frost Deputy County Librarian, Santa Clara County Library District Learn more Lori Ayre can be trusted to not only complete the project you have contracted her to do, but she adds creative ideas that will help you plan ahead for future innovation. Linda Crowe Peninsula Library System Learn more We are currently working with Lori Ayre from Galecia Group as a consultant for our RFID/AMH project at Broward County Libraries Division in South Florida. She is incredibly knowledgeable and patient. She was able to walk us through many scenarios, cost benefit analysis, market place data and industry standards. Her report even gave us some"low hanging fruit" to address in preparation for the transition that we've been able to implement in our new service model. I've enjoyed working with Galecia Group and recommend their consulting services to libraries needing additional assistance. Skye Patrick Director of Broward County Libraries Division Noteworthy Forty-five days until the Library Advocacy and Funding Conference! Jul 30, 2020 libraries library strategic planning Zoom Tips for Libraries (updated 4/28/20) Apr 7, 2020 Updated (March 26) Findings Related to Safe Library Materials Handling Practices Mar 26, 2020 Using the ILS to Support Safe Policies: Set Items to Quarantine Status Upon Return Mar 23, 2020 Materials Handling Considerations During COVID-19 Closures Mar 20, 2020 more Pinterest Visit Lori Ayre, The Galecia Group's profile on Pinterest. 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