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WHAT DOES CHANGE LOOK LIKE?
Jennifer Keohane, Executive Director
"Libraries are just as relevant now as they always were."
--James, Wesleyan University Class of 2016
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CLC's Jennifer Keohane with Wesleyan students who championed CLC in their class grant selection process. L-R: James, Catherine, Jennifer, Adrian
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 A couple of weeks ago, there was a knock on the CLC front door. I opened it to find a stranger - not a librarian, but a Wesleyan student named Adrian. Adrian excitedly told me that he was taking a "Money and Social Change" class, and that the class had selected CLC as one of four non-profits to receive a $2,500 grant. He promised to send me more information, and left.
I was puzzled and a little skeptical about the whole incident until this past Monday evening, when I attended an award reception given by Adrian's class. I learned that ten students and a passionate non-profit director/professor took on the challenge of sifting through information on over 180 Middlesex County non-profits - in their words, a "meticulous, arduous, and very gratifying process" - in order to find four that fit the story they crafted for their grant funding. They sought to recognize organizations that "speak to systems changes or bridge systemic gaps," and that "foster independence in people and in institutions." I was inspired, humbled, and thrilled that a library organization made the cut in the eyes of these future funders. At a time of year that is devoted to giving, this was indeed an unexpected gift, both financial and inspirational.
So, what does change look like? For me, it looks like Adrian - the unknown entity who stepped through our door and brought unexpected opportunities. This year, CLC focused on building community, and we relied heavily on that community for support. As the year comes to a close, it seems appropriate that we have forged a new community partnership in order to strengthen our organization and better serve you, our constituents. I'm glad we opened the door when opportunity knocked.
Wishing you all the best,
Jennifer
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SAVINGS HIGHLIGHTS
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EXTENDED!!!!
CLC Library Supplies Contract with DEMCO
CLC's library supplies contract with Demco was scheduled to end 12/31, but has been extended through June 30, 2016. Updated documents are available at
ctlibrarians.org/supplies, but you may keep right on using the current contract.
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Are you taking advantage of your CLC discounts? Visit ctlibrarians.org to learn more about these and many, many other offers!
AWE Early Learning Stations & more -
ENDS 12/15! Public libraries, it's order time again for the always-popular Early Literacy Station and AfterSchool Edge from AWE! Join our group purchase and save on these all-in-one computer learning stations for your children's room. Don't miss out!
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Hill-Donnelly Directories -
ENDS 12/31! CLC is pleased to offer our members the lowest possible price for Connecticut Hill-Donnelly Directories - indispensable print guides to nearly every business and consumer in your local area.
Now taking orders for directories to be published in the first half of 2016, including Hartford, New Haven, & many more!
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LAT -
ENDS 12/31! CLC is currently offering a group purchase opportunity on the
LAT-Cube and other products from
Library Automation Technologies (LAT). These products can help your library reduce theft, save staff time, and increase your storage space. For all library types!
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COMING EVENTS
Academic Book Expo - Friday, February 5, 2016 (snow date: Feb. 12), University of Hartford. Academic book and e-book vendors will demo their products and services. Academic library staff, be sure to save the date! More information and registration coming soon.
Roundtables - We've already had quite a few roundtables this month. Here are some more for your consideration! Click on a roundtable to learn more & register.
Visit the CLC Calendar of Events for an up-to-the-minute list of CLC-sponsored meetings and programs - and grab "This Month at CLC" for for a handy printable guide to current CLC programs and discounts!
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IT'S MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL TIME
CLC memberships expire December 31. More than 75% of our members have renewed - thank you! If you haven't gotten to it yet, there are 3 ways to pay:
- By mail - 234 Court St, Middletown, CT 06457
- Over the phone - 860.344.8777
- Online - Log in to your LIBRARY'S (not your own) CLC account to pay invoices online. Contact us for login info. CLC accepts all major credit cards.
Are we up to date??? Renewal time is a great time to make sure we have an up-to-date list of staff at your library. If your colleague didn't receive this newsletter, s/he isn't on our list!
- Register yourself (for staff) - Visit
- Send us a list (for directors/supervisors) - Email a staff list (name, title, email address) to [email protected] and we'll take it from there. Please note if anyone should NOT receive email from us.
Contact Lisa or Jennifer with any questions about renewal
. Thank you for your membership!
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MORE NEWS & CELEBRATIONS
CLC 2016 Keyboard Calendars - Everyone loves these handy calendars, perfect for your computer keyboard or just about anywhere! We sent one to every library in your membership renewal packet. If you'd like more,
fill out our request form. We'll give them away until they're gone.
I Love My Librarian Awards - Talented Connecticut librarians have once again been recognized with the
"I Love My Librarian" Award! More than 1,300 library patrons submitted detailed stories regarding how their librarian had an impact on their communities and lives; only 10 winners were selected. Congratulations to
Diane Brown (Stetson Branch, New Haven Free Public Library) and
Elizabeth Rumery (UConn Avery Point Campus Library), and all of the winners of this year's award!
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2014-2015 Savings - CLC members saved
$7,252,273 in FY 2014-15 by using CLC-negotiated discounts and group purchases! That's over $100,000 more than the previous year!
Contact us to learn more about your library's savings.
Take Your Child to the Library Day 2016 - February 6 (or any day in February that you choose) is the 5th anniversary of Connecticut's own grass-roots literacy project - and we're still growing! Last year, about
95% of CT public libraries participated. This year, let's make it 100%!
Register via our quick survey and help us fill in our
2016 participation map - this is one time that you'll WANT to be "in the red"! Visit
takeyourchildtothelibraryday.org for lots more info and resources.
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