2022 Winter Workshop

CE in your comfy clothes – 2022 Winter Workshop

Winter Workshop is a time to come together and share successes and struggles. Some are unique and some are universal. Sharing experiences and learning is what Virtual Winter Workshop is all about.  Content crafted specifically for rural library staff plus the convenience of online access — all for just $25!

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Internet Filtering

Recently we heard several libraries asking about Internet filtering software. We did some research and prepared CIPA Filtering for E-Rate Compliance : Product Options for Small Public Libraries.

This brief guide provides a short overview, along with a list of potential software options. This is not comprehensive, and CLiC is not promoting any specific product.

Library best practice is to develop public policies regarding Internet use and CIPA filtering.

Have questions? Please don’t hesitate to contact the Colleague on Call team.

Database Package Survey

Database Package Survey

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Need to brush up on cataloging? AspenCat is in session!

Join us for Back to School Cataloging Classes! We will be covering our cataloging workflow, catalog cleanup, cataloging mistakes, and everyone’s favorite: original cataloging. These sessions will be free, easy, and recorded if you can’t make them! Please consider having at least one person from your library attend or watch!
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Just For Kids

Affordable videos for kids!

  • Kid-safe, advertisement-free media platform they can freely explore and enjoy.
  • Just for Kids has the educational videos children want to watch, plus songs, games, and other interactives that are sure to entertain, educate, and inspire young patrons.
  • Public performance rights to facilitate library programming for kids and their parents.

Want to learn more? Contact Kira Zimmerman

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Source Reference

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August AspenCat Users’ Group Meeting Overview

Discovery Layer updates, Back to School Cataloging Classes, and MORE! Look below to see our meeting agenda and notes! You can also listen to the meeting here.
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Spring Workshop Submission Form

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year – cloudLibrary Pledges are Here!

Every December, we ask AspenCat Member Libraries to pledge money for the upcoming year, so that we ensure your patrons have access to a wide variety of eBooks and eAudiobooks. This year, with many of your patrons staying home, that pledge is even more important. If you do not know much about cloudLibrary or do not see the benefit to your patrons, please see the following fast facts!

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2021 Virtual Spring Workshop

CE in your comfy clothes – 2021 Virtual Spring Workshop

Now, more than ever, this is a time for us to come together and share our struggles and successes. Some are unique and some are universal, but we won’t know until we combine our experiences!

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