Marmot Staff

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Last updated: Feb 27, 2024 by Tammy Poquette
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An introduction to Marmot staff and their roles

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Introducing Marmot Staff

Marmot staff brings years of knowledge and experience to providing library services to the Marmot consortium.

Administration

Adam Murray, Executive Director: Identifies new technologies and services appropriate for Marmot libraries. Manages agreements with members and suppliers. Supervises Marmot Managers. Writes project plans, budgets, and policies in consultation with the Executive Board.
970.242.3331x2119 adam-at-marmot.org

 

IT Services

Sean Hanson, Assistant Director for DevOps & Cybersecurity: Develops, implements, and maintains the Microsoft enterprise architecture for 1000 workstations at 90 sites. Supervises IT Services staff. Sets strategic directions of technology services, including tactical planning, development, and evaluation.
970.242.3331x2117 sean-at-marmot.org

 

Wes Addington, IT Systems Analyst II: Provides help desk support for library staff. Installs, maintains, and supports computer equipment in libraries.

970.242.3331x2125 wes_at_marmot.org

 

 

Aaron Brumbaugh, Asset Management Administrator: Collaborates with other IT Services staff to keep device ordering, inventory, configuration, installation, and retirement procedures and documentation consistent across member library capital and non-capital equipment projects.

970.242.3331x2114 aaron_at_marmot.org

Kathy McCarney, IT Help Desk Administrator: Handles calls from users in libraries, works with colleagues to troubleshoot and support systems hosted by Marmot, and maintains the ticket database.

970.242.3331x2129 kathy_at_marmot.org

 

Andy Hamilton, IT Training Specialist II: The IT Services Technician II provides help desk support for library staff. Installs, maintains, and supports computer equipment in libraries.

970.242.3331x2120 andy_at_marmot.org

 

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Software Development

Pascal Brammeier, Software Development Manager: Supervises Software Development Department Staff, develops, maintains, and supports Pika catalog discovery software. Works with publishers for eContent integration within Pika.  Provides training to member libraries on Pika.  Works with Discovery Partners on new implementations and support.

970.242.3331x2123 pascal-at-marmot.org

 

Chris Froese, Developer: Develops, maintains, and supports Pika catalog discovery software. Works with publishers for eContent integration within Pika.  Explores FOLIO and ReShare code bases. Works with Discovery Partners on new implementations and support.

970.242.3331x2118 chris-at-marmot.org

 

C.J. O'Hara, Developer: Develops, maintains, and supports Pika catalog discovery software. Works with publishers for eContent integration within Pika.  Supports VuFind for Marmot academic libraries. Works with Discovery Partners on new implementations and support.

970.242.3331x2112 cj-at-marmot.org

 

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Systems Administration

JB Wiese, Systems Administration Manager: Supervises the staff of the Systems department. Administers Linux servers, web servers, time servers, DNS servers, IP addressing, router configurations, and network security. Develops, tests, and assures operation of local area network and Internet Services.  Manages telecom suppliers (CenturyLink, etc) to maintain and upgrade the Marmot WAN.

970.242.3331x2116 jb-at-marmot.org

 

Jason Stow, Junior Systems Administrator: Installs, maintains, and supports computer and network equipment in libraries.

970.242.3331x2115 jason-at-marmot.org

 

 

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User Services

Brandon Cole, Assistant Director for User Services and HR: Supports library staff using the Sierra integrated library system. Maintains Sierra parameters. Supervises User Services staff. Works with Innovative Interfaces to resolve Sierra software problems.

970.242.3331x2121 brandon-at-marmot.org

 

Lloyd Chittenden, Union Catalog Coordinator: The Union Catalog Coordinator (UCC) provides consultation and direct support services to users in member libraries. The UCC guides the work of some member committees, supplements user training, leads the development of policies for use of the system, manages the union catalog, and evaluates new products and services.

970.242.3331x2113 lloyd-at-marmot.org

Tammy Poquette, Training Coordinator: Develops courses and delivers application software training to library employees using Marmot systems. Delivers web-based and on-site training across Colorado. Shares responsibility for the Marmot Help Desk.

970.242.3331x2124 tammy-at-marmot.org

 

Ashley Sneesby, Discovery Support Coordinator: Performs product testing of functionalities and developments in Pika. Works with Discovery Partners on new implementations and support.

970.242.3331x2133 ashley-at-marmot.org

 

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