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Powering Small Libraries

AspenCat is a shared catalog (integrated library system-ILS) that includes more than 115 libraries and more than a million items. Participating libraries share more than 4,500 physical materials and ebooks each month.

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Sending and receiving right from your back door

CLiC’s key service that delivers physical materials between member libraries throughout the state, as well as providing connections to resource sharing in other states. Learn More!

Growing Library Staff

CLiC is dedicated to providing affordable talent development opportunities in-person and online for library staff.   
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On the ground for libraries across Colorado

CLiC is meeting libraries at their point of need with regional, in-the-field consulting. Consultants work with libraries to support them with operations, governance, community engagement and more.   
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Saving money? Yes please!

CLiC enables libraries to have access to electronic resources, databases, supplies and more through discounts negotiated by CLiC.   
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Pushing the envelope

Staff members constantly scan the horizon for new opportunities beyond our core services. We'll even experiment, try out new products and services to see if they meet libraries' needs. Learn More!

Why CLiC?

Whether your library is large, small, or somewhere in the middle, CLiC makes things happen. We are your colleagues and part of the Colorado library community.   
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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!

Registration Open for 2026 Virtual Winter Workshop

Workshop Dates – February 4-5, 2026.

  • Wednesday, 2/4, 1 – 3:30 pm MST | Welcome and opening remarks with Jim Duncan, followed by energizing & inspiring sessions.
  • Thursday, 2/5, 10 – 2:30 pm MST | 6 concurrent sessions across four time slots.

2026 Virtual Winter Workshop Schedule and Session Descriptions are available on our Event Page.

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 wdubois@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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In-Transit Study – AspenCat & Courier

April 5, 2025 by

50 Days of Data!Chart depicting transit times for items shared via the statewide Courier.

We analyzed 303,789 in-transit records, representing items shared among 83 libraries utilizing AspenCat.
During this time, 32,107 items were delivered.

Find out what we learned by accessing the full Study Report.

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CLiC & Connect 2025

February 7, 2025 by

CLiC & Connect 2025 – In-Person Rural Meetups

CLiC’s in person rural meetups provide time to connect with colleagues from rural and small libraries, exchange practical ideas that are specific to YOU, and have fun!

Registration cost is $30 and includes lunch.

2025 CLiC & Connects will be held:

  • Southeast: Friday, April 25, 2025 in Pueblo
  • Southwest: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in Durango
  • Northwest: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 in Glenwood Springs
  • Northeast: Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Fort Morgan

The registration deadline for each event is one week prior. Learn more and register here.

Questions? Just ask at clichelp@clicweb.org

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