jkb@ix.netcom.com
Jim Barrentine has over 30 years experience in the information industry, most of it dealing with the applications of technology in libraries. He has a BS in chemistry and an MS in computer & information science.
He worked at OCLC for 10 years where he was a Assistant Director of R&D, Director for Technical Planning, and Director of the Local Systems Division.
Jim spent seven years with the Thyssen-Bornemisza Group where he was Vice President of Operations and Planning at Predicasts and President of CLSI.
In 1993 he and his partner, Diane Mayo, founded Information Partners, a library technology and management consulting firm. Since then they have worked for a variety of clients providing such services as system acquisitions, technology plans, internal re-engineering, staff recruiting, and telecommunications network upgrades.
Jim has participated in building programs for Salt Lake City Public Library and Seattle Public Library. He is currently working on building programs for the Jackson County Library System in Oregon and the St. Mary's County Memorial Library in Maryland.
Jim is active in ALA where he is currently the Chairman of the LITA Emerging Technologies Interest Group and a regular speaker on planning for technology in public libraries.
Information Partners, Inc.
Technology Solutions for Libraries
2697 Euclid Hts. Blvd., Suite 3
Cleveland, OH 44106-2828
(216) 371-2415
