This Month at CLC:
APRIL 2023
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AND NOW, A WORD FROM OUR INTERN
Ellen Paul & Elena Schnerr
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This month we’re switching things up and I’m handing over the director’s corner of the newsletter to our intern, Elena Schnerr.
Elena is an MLIS student at SCSU. When I approached Southern last fall about hosting an intern, I gave them the caveat that this wouldn’t be a normal library internship. We needed someone who was willing to try something new, someone who wanted to learn about bids and contracts, someone who wanted to learn about being a librarian’s librarian.
I’m so happy to say that we got everything we asked for and more. Elena has been with us since January, and this week we are sad to have to say goodbye to her. But before she goes, we asked her to write a little bit about her experience here. So here it is, an unfiltered look at what’s it’s like to intern at CLC for twelve weeks!
Ellen Paul, Executive Director
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When I started the MLIS program at Southern Connecticut State University in Fall 2021, I was already nervous thinking about where I might end up. But when the opportunity to intern at CLC was presented to me, I was immediately drawn to it. It was a chance for a unique internship outside of standard library work. After interviewing with Ellen, Amanda, and Jackie, I knew that I would love to intern there and was grateful to be chosen for the position. I was looking forward to seeing the other side of library work and expanding my knowledge outside of what I could learn from my course textbooks.
I have been continuously amazed at all the work CLC does and what I have been able to be a part of during my time here. I was able to experience the bid process, attend an entertainment/vendor showcase, and learn firsthand about legislation and advocacy for libraries. This experience has been insightful to the work behind the scenes for libraries, as well as inspiring me in new ways that I did not expect.
I am leaving CLC with knowledge I don’t believe I would have found elsewhere, but also with a new passion for this profession. CLC has motivated me to want to be an involved librarian and be a better advocate for libraries. As my internship has come to an end, I have to say that it has been one of the most beneficial and educational experiences of my life. Not only did I meet some of the nicest people here, I have also learned far more about library work, and about myself, through this experience.
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I am genuinely so thankful for the mentorship I received during my time here. I look forward to hopefully working with CLC and with many of you in the future!
Elena
Elena Schnerr, Intern
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Q: What do prize wheels, giant buttons, LEGO minifigs, and airbrushed tattoos have in common?
A: They’ve each been spotted at our fun booths at the Connecticut Library Association conference!
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The CLA conference is a highlight of our year – an opportunity to chat with our colleagues, visit with vendors, learn at the wonderful programs, AND provide some fun entertainment at our booth. And this year is no different!
We don’t want to spoil the surprise, but we’ll be taking many of you on a trip down memory lane. And helping those of you who may be new to LibraryLand see the value your library gets from CLC in a new way.
Be sure to find us in the Exhibit Hall!
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And if you’re there on Tuesday, come to our Working with Consultants: What They Didn’t Teach You in Library School panel program to learn how to choose the right consultant for you AND hear about our brand-new Consultant Directory. More on that below!
Amanda
Amanda Stern, Events & Special Projects Manager
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COMING SOON ... MORE SUPPLIES SUPPLIERS
Jacqueline Cashin
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Hello! In January, CLC re-opened our supplies bid in order to add new categories to our market basket. The bids are in, and thirteen suppliers have thrown their hats into the ring. Among them are suppliers providing plastic cards, custodial and janitorial supplies, toys and games, art supplies and office supplies. We are currently in the evaluation stage of the bidding process, but we will have an announcement for you soon about who gets awarded. The contracts will be ready just in time for the new fiscal year on July 1, 2023. |
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As you plan your projects for the next fiscal year, we have several new library equipment suppliers on contract as well. So if you are planning any updates or new purchases in your library, don’t forget to get your discount.
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As always, if you have any questions about your discounts or any supplier, don’t hesitate to contact us and we can help. I hope you have a wonderful spring season!
Jackie
Jaqueline Cashin, Bids & Contracts Manager
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DO YOU NEED NEW FURNITURE?
We have just the event for you!
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Thursday, August 17
10am – 3pm
Wallingford Public Library
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Come meet our furniture vendors, check out what’s new in library furniture and accessories, hear how your colleagues zhuzhed up their spaces working with CLC vendors, and more. Save the date - more details to come! |
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bulb Digital Portfolios
Showcase work, skills, talents, and accomplishments - for all ages & stages
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FOR ALL LIBRARY TYPES
bulb Digital Portfolios is an easy-to-use platform for users of all ages to showcase their work, skills, talents, and accomplishments through beautiful, multimedia content. bulb has over 1M registered users in 153 countries and all 50 states. CLC member libraries of all types receive exclusive savings on bulb.
bulb can be used across an entire school, school district, college/university or workplace. It can also be used for individual pursuits - lifelong learning, showcasing creativity and accomplishments, journaling, and more. This means it is truly appropriate for all CLC member types! Highlights:
- INTEGRATIONS: bulb integrates with over 1,900 learning tools: Google suite, Microsoft suite, Flipgrid, Prezi, Quizlet, and hundreds more.
- DEVICES: bulb works on any internet-connected device.
- MEDIA: Users can upload text, images, video, audio, carousels, spreadsheets, documents, slideshows, and just about any other type of media to their bulb portfolios.
- COLLABORATION: bulb users can connect, comment, and collaborate on projects in public or private groups.
- PRIVACY: bulb is easy to use and share - or not share. Privacy settings can be adapted to individual, group/classroom, school/organization, or open to all.
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Tutor.com
Online tutoring and homework help in more than 100 subjects
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FOR PUBLIC LIBRARIES
For more than two decades, Tutor.com has been providing virtual on-demand and asynchronous online tutoring and homework help in more than 100 subjects, as well as many complementary offerings through their award-winning Learning Suite. Their customers include more than 2,300 public libraries and public library systems nationwide.
Tutor.com is partnering with CLC to offer public libraries a generous discount on their Tutor.com Learning Suite for Libraries. With their library cards, learners from kindergarten through college, career, and continuing ed can access no-cost 1-to-1 tutoring and drop-off review services from Tutor.com.
- On-demand live support: Tutor.com provides instantly accessible live 1:1 tutoring for library patrons in over 100 subjects.
- Rigorously vetted tutors: Fewer than 1.5% of Tutor.com applicants are selected to become tutors.
- High-touch support: Tutor.com's customer success team will provide proactive support, including implementation, systems integration, and training.
- Robust data and reporting: Monthly reporting provides raw usage data, patron survey results, and more.
- State-of-the-art tools and technologies: Live instruction takes place in a secure virtual classroom. Services are available via any internet-connected device, including a mobile app.
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HOW CAN WE HELP?
By helping you find the right help for you!
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Looking for a space planner? Interior designer? Help with your strategic plan?
Keep your eyes peeled for the launch of our new Consultant Directory.
We’re creating this tool based on our successful Program Directory, and have invited consultants in seven different categories to create profiles:
Buildings & Facilities | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Fundraising | HR & Legal Services | Marketing & Branding | Staff Training | Strategic Planning
The feature we’re most excited about? A full set of information provided by each consultant to get an idea of what it’s like to work with them. We’ve asked them to share what solutions clients come to them for, their experience working with libraries, their fees, their work and communication styles, and references.
We’re working on populating the Consultant Directory as you’re reading this, and hope to release a version for you to use at the end of the month! Please contact Amanda with your questions and recommendations - astern@ctlibrarians.org, 860.740.3044.
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ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP
These are online meetings unless otherwise noted.
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School Roundtables
School librarians, are you feeling isolated?
Get connected at a roundtable!
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Elementary School Librarians Roundtable
Friday 4/21 at 12:00pm
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Middle & High School Librarians Roundtable
Friday 4/28 at 12:00pm
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Northwest Corner Library Directors Roundtable
Wednesday 4/12 at 10:00am
LIBRARY POLICIES
Guest speaker Dawn LaValle, Director of the CT State Library Division of Library Development, will talk about the Five Most Important Policies to be Reviewing at Your Library, and will answer your library policy questions.
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IN PERSON MEETING + POTLUCK
Children's Services Roundtable
Tuesday 4/18 at 2:00pm
Farmington Library
FAVORITE FOOD PROGRAMS
What "foodie" programs have been the biggest hits with kids at your Library? What would you like to learn more about? We'll be hungry talking about all of this food, so we're turning this into a potluck meeting! You are welcome to bring any easy-to-share item with you to share with the group.
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Genealogy Roundtable
Thursday 4/20 at 10:00am
YOUR LIBRARY'S DIGITAL GENEALOGY PRESENCE
Tell us about your digital presence. Does your genealogy/local history department have a web page, either as part of your library’s website or on your own? How about social media accounts? Do you make digital resources available to your patrons? Have you done any of your own digitizing? There's a lot to talk about!
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Young Adult Librarians Roundtable
Friday 4/21 at 11:00am
BE PREPARED FOR YA BOOK CHALLENGES
Join us for a discussion on best practices for preparing in advance for a book challenge and how to respond to one.
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We are delighted to welcome CLC's newest member:
Thank you for joining CLC and over 960 libraries across Connecticut in saving, learning, and collaborating. We're stronger together!
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CLC loves to celebrate our members! We have a page on our website that we're updating monthly with news from Connecticut libraries - new hires, promotions, awards, grants, and other celebrations. This month you'll find news about ...
C.H. Booth Library, Newtown
E.C. Scranton Memorial Library, Madison
Hamden Public Library
Mansfield Public Library
Oxford Public Library
Rockville Public Library, Vernon
West Haven Library
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Want to be included next month? Submit your news to Amanda Stern at astern@ctlibrarians.org by April 20. Academic, school, and special libraries - we want to hear from you too!
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