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NEW BEGINNINGS
Jennifer Keohane, Executive Director
 I just love opening up a new calendar and projecting forward all the possibilities for the new year, don't you?
CLC is kicking off the year with some exciting new beginnings. We are very happy to announce that
Rachel Gaither (pictured at left) is joining the CLC team this week as our Discounts Manager. Rachel has a strong background in all types of libraries - academic, public, school and special. In addition to having a MLIS, she also has an MBA. Beyond all of her credentials and experience, what made us feel Rachel was the right fit for CLC was her goal to "improve service to library users every day" by "branching out and finding new avenues of service to ensure that CT libraries can play a dynamic role in their communities."
Rachel is hitting the ground running. On her second day on the job she will be attending ALA Midwinter with me as we scout for new products and services and meet with existing vendors. If we don't see you in Boston this weekend, you'll be sure to meet Rachel over the coming weeks as she attends roundtables and other events. We are looking forward to bringing you lots of new discount opportunities with Rachel's leadership as our negotiator.
Meanwhile, I've been working on some deals for you over the past couple of months: Makerbot 3-D printers, mobile hotspots, hard-to-find display items,
academic books (print & electronic), RFID/physical handling systems, and more. Details on these projects and promotions will be coming out in the next couple of weeks, so stay tuned.
Hoping you find inspiration and fresh starts of your own this year,
Jennifer
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SAVINGS HIGHLIGHTS
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COMING SOON!
11"x17" acrylic frame group purchase
Because you asked! CLC is working with Library Display Design Systems of Berlin on a special group purchase offer for these hard-to-find 11x17 acrylic sign holders perfect for promotional displays. Slatwall and countertop designs available in both landscape and portrait. Your library may save 50% or more! Watch your email next week for a quick survey to help us gauge interest in these products.
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Are you taking advantage of your CLC discounts? Visit ctlibrarians.org to learn more about these and many other offers!
COMPUTERS IN LIBRARIES CONFERENCE -
CLC members save up to $230 off registration for the 2016 Computers in Libraries Conference, to be held March 8-10, 2016 at the Washington Hilton in Washington D.C. Choose full conference, Internet@Schools Track, or Library Leaders Summit. Register by
Friday, February 5 to save!
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BOOKEXPO AMERICA - The beloved
BookExpo America conference will be held in Chicago this year from May 11-13. CLC members receive a $20 discount on the 3-day pass, regularly $128, when you register by April 26. We are also exploring a group purchase opportunity which would deepen the discount if enough people attend. Watch your email for further details on that as well as regular discounted registration instructions, coming soon. Meanwhile, if you know you are attending, BEA has negotiated first-come, first-serve
discounts on travel and hotels, so you may want to book now.
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NONPRINT CONTRACT EXTENSION REMINDER - CLC's non-print contracts were set to expire December 31, 2015. MOST of our suppliers agreed to extend their contracts another year,
to December 31, 2016. MicroMarketing and Tantor are NOT extending, so their CLC contracts have ended. Visit
ctlibrarians.org/nonprint.
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SUPPLIES CONTRACT EXTENSION FINAL REMINDER - CLC's library supplies contract with Demco was scheduled to end 12/31, but has been extended through June 30, 2016.
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SPECIAL EVENT!
Academic Book Vendor Day
Friday, February 5
9:00am - 4:00pm
University of Hartford
$20 CLC members, $30 non-members*
Academic library staff, join your colleagues for a full day of presentations and demos from five top academic book and ebook vendors. Presentations will cover:
- How to search for and order print & electronic books
- Approval/blanket plans
- Options for sharing records
- Selection tools
- MARC record export
- More!
Registration fee includes lunch.
Ample free parking.
Snow date: Friday, February 12.
Watch your email THIS WEEK for more information & registration.
*CCALD member libraries receive one free admission per library courtesy of CCALD!
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ROUNDTABLES
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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Tuesday 1/12, Canton Public Library
Making a Successful Budget Pitch
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Tuesday 1/12, Noah Webster Library, West Hartford
Graphic Novels
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Tuesday 1/19, Avon Free Public Library
The interest group for library "makers"
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Monday 1/25, Westport Library
RA in 2016
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YA/Teen
4 roundtables this month - 1/12, 1/13, 1/21
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TAKE YOUR CHILD TO THE LIBRARY DAY!
The big day is almost here - February 6 is the 5th anniversary of this international grass-roots literacy project, born right here in Connecticut!
Participate - We're trying to get all public libraries on board - just a few left! Check our
participation map - if your town isn't "in the red," use our
registration form to let us know you're in. Choose another date in Feb. if you prefer.
Partner - Reach out to any business or agency in your
town that serves children and families. Use our templates to customize TYCLD bookmarks with your library's info and events, and let non-library users discover you.
Promote - Use #TakeYourChildtotheLibraryDay (long, but effective) on social media to promote your events and post photos.
Play - Visit takeyourchildtothelibraryday.org for lots more info and resources. Have fun on Take Your Child to the Library Day!
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CALLING ALL LIBRARY MANAGERS & SUPPORT STAFF!
Are you a library support staff member who wants to expand your skills? Are you a library director or manager who wants to enable your staff to increase their knowledge and abilities? The newly redesigned
Three Rivers Library Support Staff Certificate may be just what you're looking for. This exciting program has been completely revised to ensure that today's students gain the knowledge they need to be successful working in 21st century libraries. 100% online courses and flexible scheduling options make this the perfect program for anyone who wants to start a library career or broaden their library technology skill set. Classes begin January 21st.
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MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL - LAST CALL
CLC memberships expired December 31. Thank you to the more than 90% of you who have renewed your membership. We have a 30 day grace period, but as of February 1 (per our bylaws) all unpaid memberships will be terminated. Don't let this happen to you!
Contact Jennifer or Lisa right away with your questions, for a copy of your invoice, or to verify that your library's membership has been paid. Thank you for your membership!
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