Georgia Public Library Service
Terran McCanna is an experienced library professional currently serving as the PINES Program Manager at Georgia Public Library Service since July 2013, where responsibilities include coordinating staff training on Evergreen/PINES, overseeing software development projects, contributing to the Evergreen open source integrated library system, managing the GPLS Help Desk, and writing technical documentation. Previous roles include Board Member for the Evergreen Oversight Board from April 2016 to April 2019, Virtual Services Librarian for Clayton County Library System from October 2009 to June 2013, Electronic Services Librarian at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and various positions in libraries and technology firms. McCanna holds a Master of Library and Information Science from the University of South Florida and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Fine Arts from Portland 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