Daniels named assistant state librarian; Almond, Hardy and Dale join PINES staff
GPLS News, October 2008
Tim Daniels has been named assistant state librarian for support services and strategic initiatives for GPLS
ATLANTA -- Tim Daniels has been named assistant state librarian for support services and strategic initiatives for Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS). Daniels joined GPLS as PINES program manager in September 2007. In his new position, Daniels will focus on information technology and formation of a statewide public library courier service. Daniels will also supervise the agency's efforts in resource sharing, as well as those in facilities and construction. Daniels has more than 12 years of library experience, with five years of that in information technology with the University System of Georgia.
GPLS has also announced three changes in staff for the Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES), a statewide consortium of more than 275 public libraries in nearly 140 counties.
Emily Almond has joined GPLS and will serve as PINES software development manager. She previously worked in project management and software development for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and in the libraries of Emory University and CNN. Elaine Hardy also joined the PINES staff as bibliographic project and metadata manager. She will work with PINES libraries on database cleanup, acquisitions development and cataloging priorities. She joined GPLS in 2002 and most recently served as library services manager for collections and reference. In addition, Dawn Dale is the new PINES helpdesk assistant. She joins GPLS from the Hall County Library System, where she worked for eight years, serving as circulation manager since 2003.