Management
Jasper Kaizer - Managing Director
“It’s great to work on tools that help others discover the richness of information collections.” - J.K.
As the key-responsible figure for the AquaBrowser Library product, Jasper oversees all operations of Medialab Solutions. Jasper hails from the grand metropolis we know as Amsterdam. Not only does this mean that he has got the shortest commute to the office, but it also says something about his style of wit and humor that he unleashes on colleagues. Jasper graduated from the University of Amsterdam with an MSc in Technical Information Systems. He’s the guy you see to learn everything there is to know about AquaBrowser.
Taco Ekkel - Director of Development
“Information is the fuel of modern society – finding information is rapidly taking center stage, both as one of the most critical success factors and ultimately as a means of reinforcing communal bonds and enabling individual freedom and growth.” – T.E.
Taco was born in the coastal village of Schoorl. Being a bit of an anomaly, Taco is one of the few people who can successfully think both in scientific and creative manners. After many years of music study in the Conservatory Enschede, Taco went on to obtain his MSc in Computer Science. His passions range from classical music, visual art and design, to computer applications development. He’s the guy you see to create things that have never been tried before. Taco is always up for speaking engagements where the latest library technology is being discussed. Feel free to contact him if you or someone you know is hosting a meeting.
John Mihalick - AquaBrowser Library Sales Director, North America
John Mihalick has been a sales star in the North American market for years, coming from AquaBrowser distribution partner, The Library Corporation. Mr. Mihalick is a veteran of the library industry, having worked in a variety of sales and marketing roles in the library realm and in corporate business information systems. John will manage all direct sales for Medialab in North America, opening new opportunities and seeing through new and valuable customers across the continent.
Corrine Kuhl - Sales and Marketing Communications Manager, North America
“Having worked as a reference librarian in public libraries, it’s exciting to see this tool that gives users what they want, without having to educate them on how to search!” - C.K.
Corrine earned her M.L.S from Emporia State University and worked in public libraries for 10 years before joining the business side of the library world. Corrine works closely with our distribution partners in the U.S. – Bowker and Serials Solutions. She’s the person to see about the latest AquaBrowser news and accessing the customer knowledge base, Aquapedia. If you have questions about your account or want to add the latest cool features to your AquaBrowser, she’s the person to call.
Helga van Gelder - Account Manager
“Using AquaBrowser in your library means an even bigger step forward in opening up your catalogue (and external sources!) to the general public than imaginable since the first installed OPACs years ago.” - H.v.G.
Originally from Haarlem, Helga has lived in Amsterdam since her university days at the UvAmsterdam, where she studied Social Geography. During this time, she also lived in Hong Kong for nearly two years. Helga has traveled far and wide, and now comes to Medialab with lots of experience in library reference as well as library automation, and most recently, in social science data archiving where she was also committed to making information accessible. She’s the lady you see to put AquaBrowser in your library while receiving exceptional customer service.