CLSUs

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CLSUs

• Cooperating Library Service Units

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What are CLSUs?

• Cooperating Library Service Units
• regional, private, non-profit, multi-type library
  consortiums
• CRLC, ECL, SCLC, WCLC

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What services do CLSUs provide?

• cooperative discounts
• public programming
• consulting grant writing

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Services

• automation computer support
• inter-library loan
• OCLC database searching/cataloging

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Services

• video audiobook circuits
• book discussion series
• monthly newsletters

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Services

• continuing education
• roundtable meetings
• legislative links MORE

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Computer Services

• coordinated databases
• CONNECT
• computer support/training

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Cooperative Discounts

• CAP (books media)
• library supplies
• miscellaneous (newsletter column)
• databases

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Saved Statewide!!

• CAP - 1996-97 estimate 4.5 million saved
• Supplies - 1995-96 estimate 245,000 saved
• Miscellaneous - 1996-97 estimate 20,000
• Databases - 1996-97 estimate 600,000 saved

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Public Programming

• reliable performer information
• program quality control evaluation
• price negotiation block booking
• grant funding

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Public Programming

• centralized check writing record keeping
• problem mediation
• networking to insure program value
• consulting

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Connecticut Reading Connections

• scholar-led book discussions

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Continuing Education

• workshops
• computer training
• teleconferences

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How YOU can become a CLSU member!

• school, public, academic, special and corporate
  libraries
• membership dues
• benefits of membership

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CLSUs - Were stronger when we work together!