AspenCat Con ’25

September 22, 2025 by

Our Annual AspenCat Conference (ACon) is set for October 29th.  It’s one of CLiC’s “must attend” events.  Our purpose for the conference is to connect member libraries so we can strengthen the community of AspenCat member libraries.

ACon will focus on interactive elements, practical information, and how you’ll be able to bring all of that knowledge back to your library.

You can register at https://clicweb.info/ACC2025.  See the agenda below…

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2026 CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop – Call for Presenters

August 12, 2025 by

2026 CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop – Call for Presenters

We’d love to have you present at the 2026 CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop. You can choose to propose a full session (45 minutes which includes Q&A) or a microlearning session (15 minutes which includes Q&A). Submission deadline is Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 11:59 pm. Questions? Please contact Sara, swright@clicweb.org. Take a look at our Proposal Guide, for more details. Thank you for your submission!

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2026 Virtual Winter Workshop

August 6, 2025 by

Talent Development from home – 2026 Virtual Winter Workshop

Virtual Winter Workshop is a time to come together; to learn, share and celebrate! Some topics 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!

Share YOUR knowledge and enthusiasm with us at the 2026 Virtual Winter Workshop.

Deadline to submit proposals is Sunday, October 19, 2025 @ 11:59PM MST.

All the information you need is linked below.
Proposal Guide
Call for Presenters Submission Form

Workshop Dates – February 4-5, 2026.

  • Wednesday, 2/4, 1 – 5 pm MST | Welcome and opening remarks with Jim Duncan, followed by energizing & inspiring sessions.
  • Thursday, 2/5, 9 – 3 pm MST | 6 concurrent sessions across five time slots.

CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop is a chance to connect with your peers from across Colorado – folks in rural and small libraries, from the mountains to the prairies.  The hallmark of CLiC Virtual Winter Workshop is practical content geared for rural communities.  And of course, mixing work and play for FUN.

Connecting. Energizing. Inspiring.

Explore CLiC’s in-person and virtual events here.

We’re excited to connect!

Questions? Just ask at swright@clicweb.org

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AspenCat Office Hours Schedule

July 8, 2025 by

The AspenCat team is excited to post the schedule for recurring office hours each month.  Open Office Hours

This time will allow libraries to drop into a zoom meeting with whatever questions they have.  While we still want the majority of issues to go through submitting a ticket to ensure the timeliest response, there are just some things that are better discussed than written.  With zoom, we also have the ability to do screen sharing as well.  Please feel free to drop by during any of our office hour times that will be held 3 days a month, every month.  If these times don’t work well, just put in a ticket and we can meet on your schedule.

2nd Thursday of the month @1pm          Zoom Link

3rd Tuesday of the month @11am           Zoom Link

4th Wednesday of the month @12pm     Zoom Link

 

 

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Online Engagement Matters!

May 15, 2025 by

Online Engagement Matters! Boost it Using Zoom’s Annotation Tool

In an age of remote meetings, trainings, and webinars, it’s easy for participants to slip into passive mode—camera off, mic muted, multitasking in the background. Meaningful online engagement is not just a “nice to have”—it’s essential. [Read more…]

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