This Month at CLC: June 2022 |
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A Focused Path Forward for CLC
Ellen Paul, Executive Director
On behalf of the CLC Board of Trustees, I am thrilled to present to you our new two year strategic plan. The work on this plan started over a year ago, pausing when former Executive Director Jennifer Keohane announced her retirement. I was so pleased to continue the work when I came on board in January.
We heard members when they told us that saving money through collective negotiation was their top priority. We also heard that connecting with colleagues and increasing library promotion and advocacy were of high concern. I believe you will see those priorities clearly outlined in this plan.
I would be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that the next two years are incredibly important to ensuring the secure financial future for the Connecticut Library Consortium. With this plan, we are committed to developing a sustainable and fiscally responsible future for this organization.
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The full plan is available here, but I invite you to join our incoming Board of Trustees Chairperson Kim McNally and me at one of our strategic plan information sessions. We would love to tell you more about how this plan came to be, what we heard from our members, and what we’re planning for the next two years. This is your library consortium; please join us. Because as always, we're stronger together.
Ellen
Ellen Paul, Executive Director
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The Connecticut Library Consortium thanks the Strategic Planning Committee for their tireless work and strong commitment to CLC and the Connecticut library community:
Kim McNally, Berlin-Peck Memorial Library, CHAIR
Katie Bauer, Quinnipiac University Library
Matthew Cadorette, Waterford High School Library
Veronica Kenausis, Western Connecticut State University Libraries
Linda Robinson, Ellington Middle School Library
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2 STRATEGIC PLAN INFO SESSIONS FOR MEMBERS |
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Join us to learn about our new guiding document that will shape CLC's direction over the next two years. You'll hear about the intensive strategic planning process, CLC's revised vision, and the strategy to achieve our mission.
We're excited about the direction CLC is heading and how we're better able to support and serve you, our members. Come find out why!
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Select either session to register:
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Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our 19th annual meeting earlier this month. While we ended up gathering on Zoom instead of in person at the Scranton Library in Madison, we appreciated the opportunity to connect and to conduct the business of the organization with so many dedicated library representatives! CLC members voted on dues rates for next year (unchanged from this year) and a budget, and extended terms for 2 members of the board of trustees. Attendees were among the first to hear about CLC's new strategic plan, and State Librarian Deborah Schander gave an update on all of the exciting initiatives happening at the State Library. Our keynote speaker, Representative Joe Courtney (CT-2), covered topics of particular interest to librarians, including the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, obtaining American Rescue Plan funds for library projects, and IMLS funding. Rep. Courtney's full remarks are available here. Our next meeting will be our 20th anniversary - clear your calendar for June 2023!
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Jason Pannone is Head of Reference & Cultural Assets Manager at the East Hartford Public Library, and for the past year he has served as chair of the CLC Board of Trustees. Jason's busy tenure at the helm of our organization included hiring a new executive director and launching a new strategic plan. With his warm, positive, easy-going style and willingness to say "yes," he made a difficult job seem effortless. We are so grateful to Jason, and glad he will be continuing on this year as past chair. |
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At our recent annual meeting, Jason handed the gavel to incoming chair Kim McNally, director of the Berlin-Peck Memorial Library. Kim has only been in Connecticut for a few years, and we're so glad she stopped at our booth at the 2019 CLA conference and decided to become involved right away! Kim has already distinguished herself as chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, and we're grateful that she'll be at the helm for our 20th year. Many thanks to all of our dedicated board members for giving so freely of their time and talents. |
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DIGITAL DISCOUNTS ARE COMING
SOON!
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Watch your email at the end of June for "the big reveal" of the suppliers and products on our new digital resources contract:
More than 30 vendors
eContent and digital services of all types - for all kinds of libraries
We can't wait to share the news!
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THIS MONTH'S VENDOR WEBINARS:
Ingram and ABDO
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CLC has 15 book vendors offering discounts to our members, and we encourage you to learn about them all. This month, join us for quick 30-minute introductions to Ingram and ABDO. Meet your representative and discover what these suppliers have to offer you and your library. |
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INGRAM
Thursday, June 9 at 11:00am
Ingram has been a CLC supplier of books and non-print materials for a long time, but how well do you really know them? Ingram Library Services is a large full-service distributor, boasting an on-hand inventory of over 17,000,000 unique titles, representing 30,000+ publishers and 57,000 imprints! Join us for this thirty-minute webinar as Ingram's Rob Scott shares valuable information about Ingram and its incredible range of products and services for ALL types of libraries, including diversity lists, print on demand, Fastlane processing, iPage, and much more.
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ABDO
Thursday, June 30 at 11:00am
Looking for a book supplier for PreK-12 known for its customer service? Look no further than ABDO, one of the new suppliers on the CLC book contract! ABDO is actually a family of educational publishers, providing hundreds of new library-bound hardcover titles each year for PreK-12 students across multiple divisions. Join ABDO's Jennifer Roberts and Monte Kuehl for a 30-minute webinar to learn more about ABDO products and the advantages of buying from them directly, including an exclusive 40% discount for CLC members.
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MAKER SPOTLIGHT
HERE ARE THE NEXT 2 VENDORS IN OUR MAKER VENDOR TOUR
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We have 6 approved maker & STEAM vendors ready to help you save - check out two of them below, and explore them all at ctlibrarians.org/supplies.
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Baker & Taylor
Already order books and non-print through B&T? You can save on Maker supplies too - all in one place!
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Baker & Taylor is already a trusted brand for Connecticut libraries. But you may not realize that B&T helps CLC members save not only on books and non-print materials, but on Maker and STEAM supplies as well. B&T’s entire maker product line is included in their discount offer, including LEGO®, robotics, drones, sewing machines, 3D pens and printers, solar kits and much more. Best of all, you can buy everything with one order in their acquisitions website, TS360. The Baker & Taylor discount is not available to PK-12 schools.
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Mackin
A trusted partner for PK-12 schools, with products from over 130 Maker vendors
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Mackin specializes in PK-12 schools, and they are on almost every CLC contract. They offer a large collection of hands-on makerspace products from over 130 maker vendors, plus curated makerspace kits and thousands of maker education books for students and professionals. Mackin’s in-house experts can recommend a custom solution for your school, and their "maker mentors" will work with you to enhance your existing resources. Let Mackin help you provide an equitable makerspace program for your school at a great CLC discount.
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ROUNDTABLE ROUNDUP
These are virtual meetings unless otherwise noted.
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Gaming Roundtable
Thursday 6/9 at 2:00pm
STARTING A YOUTH GAME NIGHT
Are you interested in starting a youth game night? Maybe you already have one, and you'd like to share your experiences with others? Join us for a casual discussion about successes and SNAFUs of in-person and virtual game nights for youth.
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Readers' Advisory Roundtable
Tuesday 6/14 at 2:00pm
NON-FICTION BEACH READS
When we think about beach reads, we probably start conjuring up a list of breezy novels. But what about beach reads for non-fiction fans? Come ready to share some titles you'd recommend. We want to hear what you're excited about this summer!
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New Directors Roundtable
Thursday 6/16 at 2:00pm
GENERAL DISCUSSION
Calling all new and new-ish directors: Join us for our next meeting for a general discussion on what's working well, the challenges we're facing, and what we're learning as we serve our communities.
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Immigration & Multicultural Services Roundtable
Thursday 6/23 at 11:00am
SERVING IMMIGRANT POPULATIONS
Join your colleagues for a discussion about how our CT libraries are serving immigrant populations. Come prepared to share what your library is doing and to ask questions.
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CLC's newest member is the Wolcott Public Schools. This district includes five schools: Alcott, Frisbie, and Wakelee Elementary Schools, Tyrrell Middle School, and Wolcott High School. We are delighted to welcome them to the CLC family: 925 Connecticut libraries of all types, working together to save, learn, and collaborate!
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