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CLC Roundtables

CLC's roundtables are a wonderful opportunity for people from different libraries but with similar responsibilities and interests to come together to share knowledge and ideas about a variety of professional topics.

For more information about the programs below, or to suggest a roundtable topic, please contact Kirsten Kilbourn at CLC: kkilbourn@ctlibrarians.org.


Adult Programming Roundtable

2007-2008 Chairs: Karen Ronald, Fairfield Public Library (kronald@town.fairfield.ct.us and Cynde Lahey, New Canaan Public Library (CLahey@NewCanaanLibrary.org)

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Our next program, originally scheduled for May 16, 2008 at the Henry Carter Hull Library in Clinton (directions), has been postponed until June. The rescheduled date will be announced soon. We'll focus on publicizing your programs. More details to follow.

Audio Visual Librarians' Roundtable

Promotes professional development, communication, and cooperation among staff of CLC member libraries working in audio visual services. Open to staff of all CLC member libraries working or interested in Audio Visual services.

2007-2008 Chair: Gail Thompson-Allen, Russell Library, Middletown.

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • This roundtable last met on January 23, 2008. Check back soon for future program announcements.

Business Services Roundtable

2007-2008 Chair: Jennifer Keohane, Simsbury Public Library (jkeohane@simsburylibrary.info). If you are interested in serving as co-chair, or have ideas for next year's roundtable topics, please contact Jennifer.

Mission: The Business Services Roundtable will provide an informal forum for all Connecticut librarians to share ideas, address issues and discuss current trends in library-based business services and programs.

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise noted, Business Roundtables will be held on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11 a.m., with coffee and networking at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting at 9:30 a.m. Meetings will be held around the state - if you are interested in hosting a business roundtable, please contact the chair, Jennifer Keohane (jkeohane@simsburylibrary.info).

  • Please check back soon for future meeting announcements.

Resources & Minutes

  • April 19, 2006 meeting at Trumbull PL:
    --Notes and follow-up - download now (1 page, in PDF)
    --Linda Panovich-Sachs' outline on training reference staff on how to use Valueline and Morningstar - download now (2 pages, in PDF)

Children's Librarians' Roundtable: Northwest

2007-2008 Chair: Martie Smolka, Gunn Memorial Library, Washington

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

All meetings will have coffee, tea and refreshments provided at 9:30 with the meeting to begin at 10:00. In the event of snow, check with the hosting library's school system for cancellations (in which we will cancel) or delays (in which we will delay the meeting to 11:00).

Resources & Minutes


Children's Librarians' Roundtable: Capitol Region

2007-2008 Chairs: Shelley Spoering (shelleys@simsburylibrary.info, 860-665-8700), Simsbury Public Library; and Helen Aveline (haveline@newingtonct.gov, 860-665-8700), Lucy Robbins Welles Library/Newington

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

All meetings will be on Mondays with coffee and networking at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise specified. On-line registration for all meetings is preferred, but walk-ins are always welcome. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the co-chairs.

  • May 19, 2008 - Book Discussion: Nonfiction/Series NonFiction. Windsor Locks Public Library. Contacts: Linda Gabianelli, 860-242-2972; Cathy Nelson, 860-828-7125. Register online now!
  • June 3, 2008 - Roundtable: Planning for 2007-2008 and Mini-Showcase: Animal Programs. Simsbury or Prosser Library.

Children's Librarians' Roundtable: Northeast

2007-2008 Chairs: Ginny Brousseau, Tolland Public Library; and Jennifer Needham, Booth & Dimock Memorial Library, Coventry

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, all programs take place from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Locations TBA.

  • Next meeting: Friday, May 23, 2008 at the Tolland Public Library. Signs & Smiles, based in Londonderry, NH, will present a 2 hour sign language workshop. Roundtable hours are 12:30-3:30; workshop will be held 1:00-3:00 PM. Signs & Smiles was founded with the mission of using American Sign Language to enhance communication for all children. Signs & Smiles will also bring some samples of materials they have for sale to libraries. Register online now!

Resources & Minutes


Children's Librarians' Roundtable: Fairfield County

2007-2008 Chair: Tess Beck, Stratford Library Association

Are you interested in chairing this roundtable? Contact Tess (see above).

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings have registration & networking at 9:30, program at 10:00.

  • Next meeting: Monday, June 9th at the Weston Public Library (directions). Jim Brody will be on hand to give a sample of his Drumming Program for libraries, followed by a special luncheon to kick off your Summer Reading Programs. Please be sure to register online so we have an accurate head count for lunch. Registration coming soon!

Children's Librarians' Roundtable: South

2007-2008 Chair: Sue Hartley, Cheshire Public Library

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • This group last met in March 2008. Check back soon for future program announcements. See you at CLA!


Children's Librarians' Roundtable: Southeast

2007-2008 Chairs: Nancy Brewer, Ledyard Libraries, nbrewer@ledyard.lioninc.org; and Linda Slate, Jonathan Trumbull Library, Lebanon, lslate@lebanonctlibrary.org

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

All meetings are at 2:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated below. We have decided to adjust our meeting dates so that those of us in Region 6 who have not been able to make the meetings might be able to attend. We are also going to try to alternate meeting sites so some people will have less of a drive.

  • Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Groton Public Library - Save the date for a Children's Author Showcase! 1:00 Registration, 1:30-5:00(ish) program. Many more details to come. Register online now!

Resources & Minutes


Genealogy Librarians Roundtable

2007-2008 Chair: Sherry Gelbwasser, Asnuntuck Community College - SGelbwasser@acc.commnet.edu

Would you like to co-chair this roundtable? Please email Sherry Gelbwasser at SGelbwasser@acc.commnet.edu for information or to volunteer.

The Genealogy Librarians Roundtable invites all Connecticut librarians whose work involves helping people trace their family histories or who are interested in helping their patrons use Connecticut library resources for genealogical research. We welcome staff from all types of libraries in Connecticut - academic, public, school, and special. Join us!

We'd love your feedback. Please download an information sheet (PDF) and fill it out with your ideas and contact information so we can keep you informed about our plans.

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • The next meeting of the Genealogy Roundtable will take place on Tuesday, May 13, 2008 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the Manchester Family History Center, 30 Woodside Street in Manchester (Map). A long-time volunteer at the facility will introduce participants to the Family History Center, discuss how it can be useful to their patrons, and then lead a tour. Refreshments will be served. Register online now!

Resources & Minutes


Interlibrary Loan Roundtable East

2007-2008 Chairs: Kim Farrington, Elihu Burritt Library, Central Connecticut State University - farringtonk@ccsu.edu; and Gail Avino, Hall Memorial Library, Ellington - hallmlib@biblio.org

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, registration and networking begin at 9:30 a.m., with the program from 10:00 a.m. to noon. If you are interested in hosting an ILL roundtable, please contact the chair, Kim Farrington (farringtonk@ccsu.edu).

  • Thursday, May 8, 2008 - *Combined East/West Meeting*, Middletown Library Service Center. Agenda:

    1. NCIP and Circ ILL - Mary Jackson, Auto-Graphics
    2. East Hampton Public Library's "Circ ILL" - Sue Berescik
    3. "Favorite ILL-related Websites" - please bring along one or two of your favorite ILL websites to demo/discuss with your colleagues
    4. Sonia Roman from Avant

    Register online now!

  • Over the summer, don't forget to check out CT ILL NEWS: http://ctill.blogspot.com

Resources & Minutes

Roundtable meeting minutes, presentations & handouts

Connecticut ILL resources

General ILL Information


Interlibrary Loan Roundtable West

2007-2008 Chair: Mark Gore, Housatonic Community College (mgore@hcc.commnet.edu); & Liz Pisaretz, Norwalk Community College (EPisaretz@ncc.commnet.edu)

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings have registration & networking at 9:30, program from 10:00 to noon. If you are interested in hosting a future ILL roundtable meeting at your library, please contact either of the co-chairs, Mark Gore (mgore@hcc.commnet.edu) or Liz Pizaretz (EPisaretz@ncc.commnet.edu).

  • Thursday, May 8, 2008 - *Combined East/West Meeting*, Middletown Library Service Center. Agenda:

    1. NCIP and Circ ILL - Mary Jackson, Auto-Graphics
    2. East Hampton Public Library's "Circ ILL" - Sue Berescik
    3. "Favorite ILL-related Websites" - please bring along one or two of your favorite ILL websites to demo/discuss with your colleagues
    4. Sonia Roman from Avant

    Register online now!

  • Over the summer, don't forget to check out CT ILL NEWS: http://ctill.blogspot.com

Resources & Minutes

Roundtable meeting minutes, presentations & handouts

Connecticut ILL resources

General ILL Information


Library Managers Roundtable

2007-2008 Chairs: Siobhan Grogan, Cragin Memorial Library, Colchester - sgrogan_craginml@yahoo.com; and Meryl Farber, Case Memorial Library, Orange - mfarber@leaplibraries.org

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Our last meeting took place on January 15, 2008. Check back soon for future meeting announcements.


Public Libraries Roundtable: East

2007-2008 Chair: Priscilla Colwell, Putnam Public Library - 860.963.6826

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Our last meeting took place on June 20, 2007. Please visit again for future program announcements.

Public Library Directors Roundtable: Northwest

2007-2008 Chair: Valerie Annis, Minor Memorial Library, Roxbury

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Our next meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 28, 2008 at the Beardsley & Memorial Library in Windsted, with coffee at 9:30 and the meeting from 10:00 to noon. This month's topic will be staff development and staff evaluations. Also, incoming roundtable chair Linda Senkus of Beardsley & Memorial will provide a library tour and share her experience with a recently completed outdoor renovation project that included drainage issues, parking lot resurfacing, handicapped access ramp installation and some changes that the fire marshall required. Register online now!

Resources & Minutes


Reference Roundtable

2007-2008 Co-Chairs: Linda Sousa (lsousa@russell.lioninc.org), Russell Library, Middletown; and Patricia Watson (pwatson@libraryconnection.info), New Britain Public Library

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Join your colleagues for a joint meeting of the Technology Roundtable and the Reference Roundtable on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at the New Britain Public Library (directions) from 1-3 P.M. (1-1:30 is for registration and refreshments, meeting will start promptly at 1:30). This program will feature the engaging speaker Jessamyn West, a community technology instructor, freelance writer and web designer, discussing "What do Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 Actually Mean?" Ms. West will talk about privacy issues, ways libraries are using new technologies to reach and interact with patrons, and how we can integrate them into our service delivery. If you are still scratching your head and wondering what Library 2.0 is and how to use it, this program is for you. Register online now!

Services to Older Adults Roundtable (SOAR)

2007-2008 Chair: Doug Lord, Connecticut State Library

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • SOAR last met on March 27, 2008. Check back soon for minutes and future meeting announcements - and be sure to join our online discussion group.

Resources & Minutes

  • Minutes of the April 24, 2007 meeting (in PDF)
  • Questions, suggestions, and thoughts are always encouraged and welcomed. As always, chair Doug Lord encourages posts and conversation at http://webjunction.org/forums/forum.jspa?forumID=130.

  • SOAR participants have created an online clearinghouse, or "cookbook," of ideas for programs/services for older adults. Visit the SOAR Resources Page.

Technology Roundtable

2007-2008 Chairs: Nancy Haag, North Haven Memorial Library; and Julie Lee, Russell Library, Middletown

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings have registration & networking at 9:00, program at 9:30.

  • Join your colleagues for a joint meeting of the Technology Roundtable and the Reference Roundtable on Monday, June 9th, 2008 at the New Britain Public Library (directions) from 1-3 P.M. (1-1:30 is for registration and refreshments, meeting will start promptly at 1:30). This program will feature the engaging speaker Jessamyn West, a community technology instructor, freelance writer and web designer, discussing "What do Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 Actually Mean?" Ms. West will talk about privacy issues, ways libraries are using new technologies to reach and interact with patrons, and how we can integrate them into our service delivery. If you are still scratching your head and wondering what Library 2.0 is and how to use it, this program is for you. Register online now!

Web Librarians' Roundtable

2007-2008 Chairs: Cecelia Becker, Somers Public Library (cbecker@biblio.org) and Susan Ray, Simsbury Public Library (sray@simsburylibrary.info)

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • This roundtable last met on January 17, 2007. Check back soon for future meeting announcements.

Young Adult Librarians' Roundtable: Capitol Region

2007-2008 Chairs: Ann Marie Naples, West Hartford Public Library (anaples@westhartfordlibrary.org, 860-561-6996) and Chris Angeli, Scranton Memorial Library, Madison (angelic@madisonct.org)

Would you like to co-chair this roundtable? Please contact Ann Marie Naples.

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Unless otherwise stated, all meetings begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. Coffee, etc. will be served.

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

  • Wednesday, May 14, 2008 at Otis Library, Norwich (directions). Topic: Marketing your teen materials: Displays and more. Register online now!
  • Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Resources & Minutes


Young Adult Librarians' Roundtable: Eastern CT

2007-2008 Chair: vacant

Would you like to chair this roundtable? Please contact Linda Williams at lwilliams@cslib.org.

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This roundtable meets every other month on the second Friday of the month at alternating times - 10am-noon or 1-3pm. Libraries will volunteer to host the meetings, and the hosting library will provide refreshments. Each meeting will have a predetermined topic for discussion or presentations.

For the latest info on the roundtable, or to contribute your YA-related musings, visit the ECYA Blog.

2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Resources


Young Adult Librarians' Roundtable: Western CT

2007-2008 Chairs: Margaret Walsh, Greenwich Library, mwalsh@greenwichlibrary.org; and Geri Diorio, Ridgefield Library, gdiorio@biblio.org

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2007-2008 Schedule of Events:

Unless otherwise stated, all meetings are on Wednesdays and feature coffee & networking at 9:30, program from 10:00 to noon.

  • Our most recent meeting took place on March 26, 2008. Please check back soon for future program announcements.

Resources & Minutes


Last update: May 3, 2008
  
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