Georgia Public Library Service
Brandi Robertson is an experienced librarian currently serving as the GLS Outreach Librarian at Georgia Public Library Service since November 2021. Prior roles include Assistant Librarian at Gwinnett Justice and Administration Center and Librarian at Lincoln College of Technology. Brandi has also held positions at Bauder College and FEMA, where responsibilities encompassed managing library operations, providing reference assistance, and developing community planning resources. Internship experience at Birmingham Museum of Art involved archiving special collections. Educational qualifications include a Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from The University of Alabama, a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Web Design from Kaplan University, and ongoing studies for a Master of Public Administration at Georgia College & State University.
Georgia Public Library Service
A unit of the University System of Georgia, GPLS is the state agency for public libraries in Georgia. Our services and programs include: - Georgia Library Public Information Network for Electronic Services (PINES): the public library automation and lending network for 281 public libraries and affiliated service outlets in 143 counties - Georgia Library Learning Online (GALILEO): the state’s virtual library, providing online access to thousands of periodicals, scholarly journals, books, encyclopedias, business directories and government publications. - Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (GLS): the state's talking book and braille library, promoting assistive technology and providing accessible reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable to read standard print. - Professional Consulting, Training and Facilities Support: GPLS supports Georgia’s libraries by providing a broad range of consulting services and technical assistance. - Others, including Grant Administration, Youth Services and Family Literacy, Computer Networking and Technical Support