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For questions or to learn more, please contact Patrick Carr, carrp@ct.edu, Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations.
For questions or to learn more, please contact Patrick Carr, carrp@ct.edu, Program Manager for Library Consortium Operations.
Empowering library collaboration in support of success, equity, diversity, social justice, and access to resources that spark creativity and intellectual enrichment.
Contributing to student success and reduced inequity
The consortium strives to remove barriers that stand in the way of student success and a more equitable future. Drawing on skills, values, and resources unique to the field of librarianship, the consortium:
Deepening and broadening collaborations across the consortium’s membership and beyond
The consortium’s collaborative activities encompass the work of all library personnel, serve to strengthen its individual institutions, and are carried out in a spirit of trust, collegiality, and shared commitment to serving the growing needs of the libraries’ communities. These activities occur not just within and among libraries but also with campus partners and other organizations with congruent goals and values. The consortium:
Maintaining and furthering development of robust and accessible collections
Scarcities of funding and space make it increasingly difficult to build, provide access to, and preserve collections. Additionally, the nature of collection development is changing as libraries increasingly go about this work in a networked environment where collections are shared to maximize their impact and discoverability while reducing costs. The consortium:
Helping to collect and apply assessment data to advocate for member libraries
The consortium plays vital roles in enabling assessments and serving as a conduit for showcasing the value, accomplishments, and evolving roles of its member libraries. Compelling narratives about the benefits that the libraries bring to their communities are given depth and power by assessments that map to the interests and concerns of key audiences. The consortium: