--- title: Bibliotheca Solution Consulting image: https://info.bibliotheca.com/hubfs/banner-LP%202-1.png --- [![Bibliotheca\_logo\_color\_1000px](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png?width=250&height=87&name=Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png "Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px")](http://bibliotheca.com) - [Home](https://www.bibliotheca.com) - [Solutions](https://www.bibliotheca.com/solutions/) - [About Us](https://www.bibliotheca.com/about-us/) # Bibliotheca # Solution Consulting   Expert guidance for smarter automation, renovation, and long-term technology planning. ![banner-LP 2-1](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banner-LP%202-1.png?width=600&height=306&name=banner-LP%202-1.png "banner-LP 2-1") Bibliotheca Solution Consulting supports libraries and partners during early-stage planning and decision-making related to automation, renovation, and long-term technology decisions. Our consulting services are delivered by experienced library professionals and are focused on operational validation, practical guidance, and informed decision-making before major investments are made. Download overview ## Bibliotheca ## Solution Consulting Expert guidance for smarter automation, renovation, and long-term technology planning.   ![banner-LP 2-1](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/banner-LP%202-1.png?width=600&height=306&name=banner-LP%202-1.png "banner-LP 2-1") Bibliotheca Solution Consulting supports libraries and partners during early-stage planning and decision-making related to automation, renovation, and long-term technology decisions. Our consulting services are delivered by experienced library professionals and are focused on operational validation, practical guidance, and informed decision-making before major investments are made. ![divider - 4 colours - 5 px](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hubfs/divider%20-%204%20colours%20-%205%20px.png "divider - 4 colours - 5 px") # **Our Team**   **Solution Consulting services are delivered by a team of library professionals with deep backgrounds in library operations. The team brings real-world public library experience and works closely with library leaders, staff, architects, and partners throughout each engagement.** ![team-Lynn](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-lynn.png?width=200&height=200&name=team-lynn.png "team-Lynn") #### Lynn Yandell BSCE, MCSE ###### Director, Solution Consulting Former IT Director at Fayetteville Public Library with 13+ years leading large-scale renovations and technology planning. Award-winning library innovator with extensive experience in library design, automation, and conference leadership. ![Lisa\_headshoot](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Lisa_headshoot.png?width=200&height=200&name=Lisa_headshoot.png "Lisa_headshoot") #### Lisa Stamm MLS ###### Senior Solution Consultant MLS-degreed library leader with 16+ years of public library experience, including Executive Director of a multi-branch system. Expert in policy, staffing, capital projects, governance, grants, and community engagement. ![team-Randy](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-Randy.png?width=200&height=200&name=team-Randy.png "team-Randy") #### Randy Maxey MBA ###### Senior Solution Consultant 18+ years partnering with libraries across the U.S. and Canada on automation, RFID, self-service, and space planning. Focused on simplifying staff workflows and improving patron experiences.    ![team-Lori](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-Lori.png?width=200&height=200&name=team-Lori.png "team-Lori") #### Lori Livesay MFA ###### Customer Education Specialist 25+ years of library experience, including leading a 10-branch RFID conversion. Has supported hundreds of libraries with technology adoption, training, and change management. ![team-Gwyneth](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-gwyneth.png?width=200&height=200&name=team-gwyneth.png "team-Gwyneth") #### Gwyneth Jelinek MSI, MEd ###### Customer Education Specialist Former Circulation Manager with 24+ years of experience in public and academic libraries. Specializes in connecting training to real operational outcomes and long-term staff success.    # **Our Team**   Solution Consulting services are delivered by a team of library professionals with deep backgrounds in library operations. The team brings real-world public library experience and works closely with library leaders, staff, architects, and partners throughout each engagement. #### ![team-lynn](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-lynn.png?width=210&height=210&name=team-lynn.png) Lynn Yandell BSCE, MCSE Director, Solution Consulting   Former IT Director at Fayetteville Public Library with 13+ years leading large-scale renovations and technology planning. Award-winning library innovator with deep experience in library design, automation, and conference leadership. #### ![team - Lisa](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team%20-%20Lisa.png?width=222&height=222&name=team%20-%20Lisa.png) Lisa Stamm MLS Solution Consultant   MLS-degreed library leader with 16+ years of public library experience, including Executive Director of a multi-branch system. Expert in policy, staffing, capital projects, governance, grants, and community engagement. #### ![team-Randy](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-Randy.png?width=222&height=222&name=team-Randy.png) Randy Maxey MBA Senior Solution Consultant   18+ years partnering with libraries across the U.S. and Canada on automation, RFID, self-service, and space planning. Focused on simplifying staff workflows and improving patron experiences. #### ![team-Lori](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-Lori.png?width=222&height=222&name=team-Lori.png) Lori Livesay MFA Customer Education Specialist   25+ years of library experience, including leading a 10-branch RFID conversion. Has supported hundreds of libraries with technology adoption, training, and change management. ![team-gwyneth](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/team-gwyneth.png?width=222&height=222&name=team-gwyneth.png)Gwyneth Jelinek MSI, MEd Customer Education Specialist   Former Circulation Manager with 24+ years of experience in public and academic libraries. Specializes in connecting training to real operational outcomes and long-term staff success. # **Our Consulting Approach**   Solution Consulting supports libraries and partners at critical planning stages, when early decisions have the greatest long-term impact. Services are delivered through three core areas, each designed to reduce risk, validate assumptions, and support confident decision-making before commitments to buildings, systems, or automation are finalized. ![architectural-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/architectural-grey.png?width=100&height=100&name=architectural-grey.png "architectural-grey") ##### **Architectural Design** ##### **Consultation** Validates library operations and workflows within architectural projects, ensuring design decisions support daily service delivery. ![automation-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/automation-grey.png?width=100&height=100&name=automation-grey.png "automation-grey") ##### **Library Automation** ##### **Planning Framework** Provides a structured, vendor-neutral process to assess readiness, evaluate options, and define a clear path forward for automation initiatives. ![development-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/development-grey.png?width=100&height=100&name=development-grey.png "development-grey") ##### **White Paper Development** ##### **for Library Initiatives** Supports libraries in developing formal, evidence-based documentation to inform leadership, boards, and governing authorities. ![architectural-white](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/architectural-white.png?width=80&height=80&name=architectural-white.png "architectural-white") ## **Architectural Design Consultation** ![architect3](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/architect3.png?width=750&height=500&name=architect3.png "architect3") Turning architectural intent into operationally successful libraries Bibliotheca Solution Consulting provides operational planning and workflow validation for libraries across all architectural phases. We work directly with design teams and key stakeholders to ensure architectural decisions support daily library operations. Our consulting services help project teams avoid costly redesigns, workflow inefficiencies, and post-occupancy issues by aligning design intent with real-world library use. **Key focus areas include:** ◼ Library programming and operational needs assessment ◼ Service desk functions and adjacencies ◼ Staff workrooms and back-of-house planning ◼ Materials handling, sightlines, and supervision ◼ Technology and self-service impacts on space How Architects Use Our Services ◼ Included as a specialty consultant in proposals ◼ Billed as a reimbursable or pass-through consultant ◼ Staff workrooms and back-of-house planning ◼ Support public engagement and stakeholder confidence ◼ RFP response assistance and consultation **For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview.** Download overview ![automation-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/automation-grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=automation-grey.png "automation-grey") ## **Library Automation Planning Framework** A repeatable, vendor-neutral planning process The Library Automation Planning Framework provides a structured, data-driven roadmap to support automation planning and decision-making. The framework aligns technology with patron experience, staff workflow, collections, facilities, and long-term strategy. The five-phase assessment process includes intake and alignment, current-state diagnostics, readiness scoring, future-state scenarios, and roadmap development. For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview. Download overview ![development-white](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/development-white.png?width=80&height=80&name=development-white.png "development-white") ## **White Paper Development for Library Initiatives** Evidence-based documentation to support informed decisions Bibliotheca Solution Consulting develops tailored White Papers to support library automation initiatives. These documents help libraries communicate clearly with leadership, boards of trustees, and governing authorities. WhitePapers are vendor-neutral and based on research, industry analysis, and direct engagement with library teams. For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview. ![photo 2](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hubfs/photo%202.png "photo 2") Download overview # **Our Consulting Approach**   Solution Consulting supports libraries and partners at critical planning stages, when early decisions have the greatest long-term impact. Services are delivered through three core areas, each designed to reduce risk, validate assumptions, and support confident decision-making before commitments to buildings, systems, or automation are finalized. # **![](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/architectural-grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=architectural-grey.png)** # **Architectural Design Consultation**   Validates library operations and workflows within architectural projects, ensuring design decisions support daily service delivery. Bibliotheca Solution Consulting provides operational planning and workflow validation for libraries across all architectural phases. We work directly with design teams and key stakeholders to ensure architectural decisions support daily library operations. Our consulting services help project teams avoid costly redesigns, workflow inefficiencies, and post-occupancy issues by aligning design intent with real-world library use.   Key focus areas include: ◼ Library programming and operational needs assessment ◼ Service desk functions and adjacencies ◼ Staff workrooms and back-of-house planning ◼ Materials handling, sightlines, and supervision ◼ Technology and self-service impacts on space ![architect3](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/architect3.png?width=300&height=200&name=architect3.png) How Architects Use Our Services: ◼ Included as a specialty consultant in proposals ◼ Billed as a reimbursable or pass-through consultant ◼ Staff workrooms and back-of-house planning ◼ Used to support public engagement and stakeholder confidence ◼ RFP response assistance and consultation For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview. [Download Overview](https://www.example.com) # **![automation-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/automation-grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=automation-grey.png)** # **Library Automation Planning Framework**   Provides a structured, vendor-neutral process to assess readiness, evaluate options, and define a clear path forward for automation initiatives. The Library Automation Planning Framework provides a structured, data-driven roadmap to support automation planning and decision-making. The framework aligns technology with patron experience, staff workflow, collections, facilities, and long-term strategy. The five-phase assessment process includes intake and alignment, current-state diagnostics, readiness scoring, future-state scenarios, and roadmap development. For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview. [Download Overview](https://www.example.com) # **![development-grey](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/development-grey.png?width=80&height=80&name=development-grey.png) White Paper Development for Library Initiatives**   Supports libraries in developing formal, evidence-based documentation to inform leadership, boards, and governing authorities. Bibliotheca Solution Consulting develops tailored White Papers to support library automation initiatives. These documents help libraries communicate clearly with leadership, boards of trustees, and governing authorities. White Papers are vendor-neutral and based on research, industry analysis, and direct engagement with library teams. For a detailed overview of scope, activities, and deliverables, download the Consulting Services Overview. # **![](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%202.png?width=300&height=200&name=photo%202.png)** [Download Overview](https://www.example.com) ![divider - 4 colours - 5 px](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hubfs/divider%20-%204%20colours%20-%205%20px.png "divider - 4 colours - 5 px") # Getting Started   Solution Consulting begins with a free initial conversation to understand your project goals, scope, and timelines. Schedule a 30-minute call to get started today. [![Bibliotheca\_logo\_color\_1000px](https://info.bibliotheca.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png?width=199&height=70&name=Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px.png "Bibliotheca_logo_color_1000px")](http://bibliotheca.com)