[Libs-Or] BCR Welcomes New Imaging Operations Manager

[Brandie Baumann]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:	Brandie Baumann, communications coordinator
800.397.1552; bcrpress at bcr.org

BCR Welcomes New Imaging Operations Manager

AURORA, Colo., January 5, 2009 - Steve Wrede has joined BCR as imaging operations manager, filling a newly created position in BCR's Digital and Preservation Services department. He brings a wealth of project management experience to this new venture and will be working closely with libraries, historical societies and museums.

"BCR is pleased to have someone with Steve's experience to manage the Shelf2Life project.  His past work with the library community will be a plus as we embark on this important new project," commented Liz Bishoff, Director Digital and Preservation Services.

Shelf2Life, a collaborative program between BCR, BiblioLife and Ingram Digital, is designed to help libraries improve access to their hidden book collections through digitization. As manager of BCR's new Scan Center facility, Wrede will be responsible for designing, implementing and managing processing workflow and procedures for imaging operations.

Of his new position, Wrede says, "Libraries, museums and cultural institutions have long provided value to their clientele by providing access to the widest range of materials.  The Shelf2Life program is an excellent opportunity to expand the access and use of their print collections. I am very excited to be part of this program and look forward to working with all our partners on creating a new service."

Before joining BCR, Wrede was senior consultant for networking and resource sharing at the Colorado State Library, acting as the Colorado Virtual Library (CVL) coordinator, with responsibilities for GIS project management, and as the Maintenance Agency for the NISO-NCIP Implementation Group, providing direct system administration and user support. Previous to that, he served as project manager for the CARL Corporation, based in Denver, and was head of Circulation Services, Norlin Library, University of Colorado, Boulder.

Wrede earned his M.A. in Librarianship from the University of Denver and a B.A. in History from Iowa State University where he participated in the University Honors Program.

About BCR
BCR brings libraries together for greater success by expanding their knowledge, reach and power. They offer a broad range of solutions and their hands-on, personal attention to each member enables them to deliver effective and timely solutions that help libraries keep pace with new developments in technology and services. BCR is the nation's oldest and most established multistate library cooperative. Since 1935, the BCR team has helped libraries learn new skills, reach patrons, increase productivity and save money. BCR (Bibliographical Center for Research) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit headquartered in Aurora, Colorado. For more information, visit www.BCR.org or email info at BCR.org.

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Brandie Baumann
Communications Coordinator
BCR
14394 E. Evans Ave.
Aurora, CO 80014-1408
p: 303.751.6277 ext 110
    800.397.1552
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e: bbaumann at bcr.org
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