President's Message

Welcome to mid-semester.

I hope the New Year has been well for all. I am sure your campus is buzzing. From the listserv, there seems to have been many tenure track librarian position recruitments this term. That is some needed good news after many years of budget reductions. Many of our Colleges, like mine, have just completed accreditation site team visits. I am sure libraries and learning resources were shining jewels at your campus.

I would like to encourage each library to send someone to the upcoming CCL Deans and Directors Meeting on April 9-10, 2015. This is the one time each year we have the opportunity to meet, connect, and confer with one another. We are extremely fortunate to have funding support one night of lodging at the Sacramento Sheraton and no registration fees for a representative from each College. I look forward to seeing you in April.

Recently, I attended the Telecommunications and Technology Advisory Committee meeting (TTAC). The meeting was primarily devoted to the Online Education, Common Assessment, and Educational Planning initiatives.  CCL is seeking to leverage libraries in the statewide initiatives. There will be a presentation from the Online Educational Initiative at our April Annual Meeting. Further details can be found on the Chancellor’s Office website http://extranet.cccco.edu/Divisions/TechResearchInfoSys/Telecom.aspx

Lastly, in addition to addressing issues that are placed at our door, the CCL Executive Board is diligently making progress on the strategic plan. Much work has been done to accomplish this year’s action steps. Please read the CCL Executive Board meeting minutes for greater detail.

All the best,

Tim