News and Events

A bonus Wednesday Webinar thanks to the CCL-Leadership and Professional Development Committee - join us for a wonderful discussion of the AI Initiatives within Alma and Primo, as presented by Ex Libris' Guy Ben Porat.

Gregg Atkins, Pawel Szponar, Trevor Passage, and Amy Beadle will be providing a review of the 2023-2024 year and providing updates relevant for the field.

The CCL Leadership and Professional Development Committee has invited Ray Pun to present on generative AI and libraries. In this presentation, we'll share and discuss how generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT are disrupting and innovating library services, especially information literacy. How should librarians think about the roles of library instruction and information literacy when it comes to artificial intelligence? What are some opportunities and challenges in teaching generative AI tools in library instruction or research? This presentation will explore these questions and learning resources for library workers to consider. Bring your questions and thoughts to this interactive session!

The Cataloging Work Group presents on their charge, attaching holdings to bibliographic records from the Network Zone, Worldshare Record Manager, and their cataloging FAQ, with time for questions from attendees.

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Anti-Racism, and Accessibility Work Group will be presenting on DEIAA Work Group's charge, history, LibGuide, and DEIAA Blog. There will also be information on the Harmful Language Review Subgroup and their work around ELUNA NERS Cycles.

Kristine Baker presents on GOBI's API functionality and the new GOBI Full Package subscription offer.

During this week’s Wednesday Webinar, we will delve into the policies governing our Network Zone, breaking down the rules that apply to cataloging in such an environment. We will go over best practices in terms of bibliographic records, operational policies, workflows, procedures and configurations that result in the highest quality of shared records, as well as electronic resources in our shared ALMA environment.

Amy Beadle leads us through a discussion on fiscal year resources, the use of the consortium manager, and changes to various subscriptions.

Join Janeen Gieseke and the EBSCO Team as they demonstrate and present on EBSCOhost's new User Interface.

Ryan Edwards, Glenn Tozier, Jeff Sabol, and Trev discuss the NERS enhancement cycle and our internal voting process.

Is your library doing DDA? Should it be? Eve Miller (Santa Rosa Junior College) and Jeff Karlsen (Sacramento City College) will share their experiences working with demand-driven ebook acquisition using GOBI, EBSCO Ebooks, and Alma. Attendees will get both hot and lukewarm takes on the what, how, and why of DDA, along with some glances at assessment. If you’ve been using DDA yourself, please come and share your perspectives.

“So You Want to Work at a Community College,” presented by Aisha Conner-Gaten and Adina Lerner! Join us for a discussion about getting a job in a California Community College library. Learn the differences between California’s community colleges compared to other institutions, and prepare your materials for review.

Click here to to check out Aisha's and Adina's guide.

Join CCL-EAR Committee as they share how the committee can support you, and invite you to join database related discussions (including content, accessibility, privacy, equity, and more). No experience necessary! Feel free to join the conversation early on our Padlet. This is a great opportunity to talk to your colleagues across the states about the information we provide to students through library databases.

All academic libraries are challenged with getting students and faculty to use their resources. Declining usage can affect funding for your library. Come learn how you can increase usage of your EBSCO databases through:
• Optimizing database settings (including EBSCOadmin, EZProxy authentication and Primo connection)
• Enabling more traffic to your EBSCO resources from the Open Web (Connections from Google & Google Scholar, Find My Organization, EBSCOhost Passport and more)
• Utilizing EBSCO’s email and social media promotional kits

Join the Instruction Work Group for a lightning-talk-style presentation to learn and share your ideas. Work Group members will provide updates on the LSP Instruction Resources toolkit in Canvas as well as share our progress as we develop pedagogical best practices for LSP instruction and a cultural relevance module for the toolkit. Topics include LSP Work and the ACRL Framework, access to FREE instruction materials and modules, and culturally relevant teaching and the LSP.

Leann McArthur and the Turnitin team present: Moving Forward with Turnitin. With the AI Indicator preview phase wrapping up 12/31/2023, Turnitin will be joining us to share information about the Originality add on, which includes the AI indicator. Topics covered: CCLC's current Turnitin integrity product, what Originality adds, the AI Indicator (including newest updates, the roadmap, as well as newly released research and white papers), a demonstration of Turnitin's AI indicator in Canvas,
and if time allows we will also try to cover other exciting additions to the Turnitin roadmap.

Join Bridgette Comanda, Third Iron Outreach Librarian for CCC Libraries, in this session to discover all of the LibKey integrations available to CCC libraries, to ensure that your researchers are getting the best linking experience possible.

Kandace Fitzwater and Mark Condor take us through the New York Times offerings available to the California Community College system.

Doug Achterman and Michael Leamy present on the 2023 Annual Library Data Survey. Walk through the survey guide with us, and watch as Michael pulls reports from the shared zone in Alma Analytics to generate data for the report.

Cynthia Ainsworth will be going over equity-minded rubrics and their use in the library. Equity-minded student services play a critical role in ensuring equitable student outcomes. Librarian Cynthia Ainsworth (Hartnell College) will share the Equity-Minded Rubric for Service Areas that can be adapted among various academic and student services. Utilizing the equity-minded student services framework developed by Dr. Luke Wood and Dr. Frank Harris III, the Equity-Minded Rubric for Service Areas is meant to be used as a guide for student service areas (such as the library) to review and reimagine service area outcomes with an equity lens and implement equity-minded strategies.

Amy Beadle, Library Consortium Director, discusses the upcoming January 2024 renewals and new offers, as well as a demonstration of Consortia Manager.

PowerNotes empowers librarians and faculty to seamlessly incorporate AI into academic curriculum and the research process while prioritizing transparency, accountability, and privacy.

Join the CCL Professional Development Committee for a Lightning Talk on AI. AI seems to be on everyone's mind. You may be wondering how we, as librarians, can contribute our positive influence to the conversation. In this Wednesday Webinar we will be sharing resources and ideas about how we can help our campuses learn how to harness the upside of AI in the classroom.

Doug Achterman shares results of the Annual Library Data Survey, discusses plans for the upcoming survey, and provides opportunities for input on the survey in the coming years. What do we need to know about our libraries in order to demonstrate value, assess impact, and plan for growth and change?

Join Inna Ivers, Senior Implementation Project Manager at OCLC, for an overview of of the expected transition from locally hosted EZProxy instances to the Hosted EZProxy service recently contracted for the statewide LSP participants. (44 minutes)

IBISWorld presentation. (44 minutes.)

2023-24 Wednesday Webinar Series Kick-off. Consortium, LSP and NZ Updates lead by Gregg Atkins, Amy Beadle and Pawel Szponar. (50 minutes)

Spring 2023 Wednesday Webinar Series Finale. A wrap-up of the semester and latest updates. Gregg Atkins (CCL) & Amy Beadle (CCLC). (40 minutes)

The LSP Circulation Work Group presents its findings from the Fine-Free at Your Library survey issued in November 2022. They discuss the movement towards going fine-free as an equity issue, present the results of the survey, and explain various processes of going fine-free within ALMA configurations and analytics. Additionally, they discuss methods to address the most common issues found in the survey results. Presented by Lisa Brlas (Grossmont College), Kymber Ensele (Lake Tahoe Community College), Cathy Tully (College of the Sequoias), and Lori Lisowski (Skyline College). (55 min)

Presentation Slides -- LSP Circulation Work Group -- Going Fine Free

Lightning Talks hosted by CCL's Leadership and Professional Development Committee. This event features three exciting talks that will cover topics such as Info Lit Tutorials on Misinformation/Disinformation, Gamifying Library Instruction Sessions, and Using Canva for all aspects of Social Media Marketing. Presented by CCL, Karen Tercho (Sacramento City College), Kate Williamson (American River College), Matthew Chase (Cuyamaca College), and Lauren McFall (MiraCosta College). (53 min)

Presentation Slides -- CCL

The LSP Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Work Group present their findings from the Network Zone survey distributed to California Community Colleges in March 2023. They discuss the results of the survey and recommend next steps for Network Zone management of OA/OER. Presented by Marie Templo-Capule (Palomar College), Lori Cassidy (Orange Coast College) & Lorena Mata (Evergreen Valley College). (26 min)

Presentation Slides---LSP ERM Work Group

The LSP Analytics Work Group demonstrate an Analytics Circulation Dashboard created for all CCC libraries. Additionally, a brief overview of the new Analytics interface in Alma, which all libraries will be switching to later this year. Presented by Lauren Saslow (Los Angeles Pierce College), Jeff Karlsen (Sacramento City College) & Patricia Torres (Southwestern College). (54 minutes).

Presentation Resource ~ Google Doc - Jeff Karlsen, Sacramento City College

Alma Analytics - Overview of the New User Interface - Lauren Saslow, Los Angeles Pierce College

Overview of the ELUNA enhancement voting process, NERS, and our top Primo and Alma enhancement recommendations for 2023. Presented by Ryan Edwards (West Los Angeles College) (17 minutes)

The LSP Systems Work Group present findings of a survey about library inventory practices across our LSP consortium and share information about options for conducting a library inventory in Alma. They cover use of the Alma shelf reading tool and job, as well as a Cloud App to support post-inventory cleanup work, and provide information about Alma API options that support library inventory activities. Presented by Stephanie Roach (San Mateo CCCD), Linda Parker (Antelope Valley College), Ashley Coyne (Mt.San Jacinto College), Nicole Dal Porto (Merced College), Erin Daniels (Santa Rosa Junior College), Joshua Gray (City College of San Francisco), Deborah Stephens (Hartnell College), and Tony Tran (Reedley College). (60 min)

Presentation Slides -- LSP Systems Work Group

The LSP Instruction Work Group demonstrates how to access, navigate, and locate PrimoVE instructional resources in the Canvas-hosted LSP Instruction Resources Toolkit. This community-driven resource includes resources for one-shot instruction, webinars, and staff development using PrimoVE, all available under Creative Commons licensing. Presented by Kaela Casey (Ventura College), Cynthia Ainsworth (Hartnell College), Aisha Conner-Gaten (Glendale Community College), and Erin Gratz (Orange Coast College). (29 minutes)

Allen Jones, chair of Ex Libris Users of North America and co-chair of the DEI Advisory Group within ELUNA, presents new features up for a vote in the 2023 season for Primo and Alma. He focuses on how librarians and staff can measure diversity and inclusivity using metadata. Allen discusses the DEI in Search advisory group model. Presented by Allen Jones, ELUNA, The New School (56 min)

Presentation Slides-- Allen Jones, ELUNA, The New School

A vendor presentation outlining the benefits and features of Rialto: a comprehensive books marketplace that is fully integrated with Alma. With Rialto, you can purchase print books, with or without shelf-ready processing, and ebooks from ProQuest, Ebsco, and several publisher-direct platforms, while displaying information about your Alma holdings during the selection process. This reduces duplicate purchases and streamlines acquisition workflows. Presented by Laura West, ProQuest. (51 min)

Presentation Slides -- Laura West, ProQuest

Instruction & Outreach Librarians from East Los Angeles College discuss their library's formation and evolution of a robust community college internship program for MLIS students. Overview on how they recruit interns, what interns do, how the program is scaffolded, and the importance of whole-person mentoring for early-career librarians, especially for those who identify as people of color. Take-aways for attendees include a sample intern work plan, sample syllabus, research guide, and the librarians' article on mentoring for further reading. Presented by Nathasha Alvarez, Erika Montenegro, and Rita Suarez (East Los Angeles College). (51 min)

Presentation Slides -- Nathasha Alvarez, Erika Montenegro, and Rita Suarez (East Los Angeles College).

JSTOR, a Library Consortium vendor, shares with CCLC members their new two-year college fee model for JSTOR journals and primary sources. An overview presentation on their current fee model and why they changed it, a preview of the new model, and the next steps for institutions. Presented by the JSTOR Team. (43 min).

The LSP Cataloging Work Group demonstrates how to use OCLC Connexion client to perform basic cataloging operations such as searching, editing, deriving, saving, and exporting. A brief overview of WorldShare Record Manager. Additional demo on how to resolve exporting issues, work with PCC records, how to add local extensions in Alma, and how to use Alma Analytics to run a job to update Cutter numbers that represent outdated terminology. Presented by Margaret Lopez (Glendale Community College), Cameron Bluford (Los Medanos College), Debbie Sanchez (Antelope Valley College), Oanh Hoang (Fullerton College), Yi Lang (City College of San Francisco), and Jorge DaCosta (Santa Rosa Junior College). (59 min)

Presentation Slides -- The LSP Cataloging Work Group - Margaret Lopez (Glendale Community College), Cameron Bluford (Los Medanos College), Debbie Sanchez (Antelope Valley College), Oanh Hoang (Fullerton College), Yi Lang (City College of San Francisco), and Jorge DaCosta (Santa Rosa Junior College).

Members of the LSP Discovery & User Experience (UX), the LSP Electronic Resource Management, and the LSP Systems Work Groups, provide an update on Third Iron's LibKey and demo the tool. Presented by Glenn Tozier (Monterey Peninsula College), Ryan Edwards (West Los Angeles College), Marie Templo-Capule (Palomar College) & Ashley Coyne (Mt. San Jacinto College). (54 min)

Presentation Slides: LibKey - Glenn Tozier, LSP Discovery and UX Work Group, Monterey Peninsula College

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An LSP Circulation and LSP Systems work group presentation on improving course reserves management in Alma: an alternative way to handle instructor copies in your course reserves collection. It can be difficult to track and manage instructors' personal copies. Depending on your institution's policies, they may need to move on and off reserve each term or sent back to the instructor. Alma has an enhancement that will separate instructor materials into personal copy libraries, allowing for easier movement of items in and out of the reserve collection and requiring less processing for staff. Presented by Lori Lisowski (Skyline College) & Stephanie M. Roach (San Mateo County Community College District). ( 54 min)

Presentation Slides. An LSP Circulation and LSP Systems work group presentation on improving course reserves management in Alma: an alternative way to handle instructor copies in your course reserves collection. It can be difficult to track and manage instructors' personal copies. Depending on your institution's policies, they may need to move on and off reserve each term or sent back to the instructor. Alma has an enhancement that will separate instructor materials into personal copy libraries, allowing for easier movement of items in and out of the reserve collection and requiring less processing for staff. Presented by Lori Lisowski (Skyline College) & Stephanie M. Roach (San Mateo County Community College District)

A refresher session on how librarians can use discovery in their work with students using methods and tools that improve information discovery for undergraduate students. Presented by the ExLibris, Part of Clarivate Team: Jennifer Cornell & Claudia Balby. (59 minutes)

Presentation Slides. A refresher session on how librarians can use discovery in their work with students using methods and tools that improve information discovery for undergraduate students. Presented by the ExLibris, Part of Clarivate Team: Jennifer Cornell & Claudia Balby.

An overview presentation on smart lockers and how some colleges in the state have implemented this solution to connect students with materials. This webinar covers how lockers work, how they integrate with Alma, staff workflows, vendors, funding, and issues around data and security. Presented by Michelle Ohnstad (MiraCosta College), Emily Bond (Cosumnes River College), Jeff Karlsen (Sacramento City College) & Amy Brinkley (Folsom Lake College). (48 minutes)

Presentation Slides. An overview presentation on smart lockers and how some colleges in the state have implemented this solution to connect students with materials. This webinar covers how lockers work, how they integrate with Alma, staff workflows, vendors, funding, and issues around data and security. Presented by Michelle Ohnstad (MiraCosta College), Emily Bond (Cosumnes River College), Jeff Karlsen (Sacramento City College) & Amy Brinkley (Folsom Lake College)

A vendor presentation. ProQuest presents their Sustainability Ebook Subscription, DEI Ebook Subscription, plus curated collections to fit your curriculum Workforce development with O’Reilly for Higher Education, and PBS Video in Academic Video Online. (51 minutes)

The Council of Chief Librarians Leadership & Professional Development Committee host lightning talks about software librarians use to great advantage in their libraries. Software discussed include: Canva, Articulate & Storyline 360, Discord, and LibWizard. Presented by CCL-LPD, Shamika J. Simpson (Long Beach City College), Mercedes Rutherford-Patten (Cuesta College), Lindsay Davis (Merced College), and Pamela Posz (Sacramento City College). (61 minutes)

Presentation Slides. The Council of Chief Librarians Leadership & Professional Development Committee host lightning talks about software librarians use to great advantage in their libraries. Software discussed include: Canva, Articulate & Storyline 360, Discord, and LibWizard. Presented by CCL-LPD, Shamika J. Simpson (Long Beach City College), Mercedes Rutherford-Patten (Cuesta College), Lindsay Davis (Merced College), and Pamela Posz (Sacramento City College).

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) is currently reviewing new draft standards. Webinar focuses on an overview and discussion of the latest draft standards, with a focus on the library. Presented by Evelyn Lord (Laney College) and Nghiêm Thái (Merritt College). (58 minutes)

Presentation Slides - ACCJC Standards and the Library. Presented by Evelyn Lord, Laney College, and Nghiêm Thái, Merritt College.

A CCL-EAR Committee presentation, this panel discussion focuses on e-book acquisitions at different CCC libraries. Librarians share different methods, criteria, and workflows on how they add these materials to their collections. Moderated by Stephanie Rosenblatt (Cerritos College) and Susan Gehr (College of the Redwoods). Panelists are Monica Lopez (Cerritos College), Aloha Sargent (Cabrillo College), and Lauren Saslow (Los Angeles Pierce College). (54 minutes)

Adding an ebook to Alma for Primo discovery - Google Doc. Aloha Sargent, Cabrillo College, 2022.

A webinar focusing on Consortia Manager and specifically a review database ordering procedures in preparation for CY orders. This is geared towards those that are responsible for their college’s database orders, but also provides a broad overview of the Consortia Manager tool. Presented by Amy Beadle (Community College League of California) (49 minutes)

Presentation Slides. A webinar focusing on Consortia Manager and specifically a review database ordering procedures in preparation for CY orders. This is geared towards those that are responsible for their college’s database orders, but also provides a broad overview of the Consortia Manager tool. Presented by Amy Beadle (Community College League of California)

As a part of the online professional development offered at Glendale Community College and to inform campus partners about information as a commodity, Aisha Conner-Gaten developed a one-hour module called "Taking Action for Information Equity and Access" in Canvas. This module introduces our colleagues to concepts related to information equity and suggests strategies to build information competency for themselves and their students. In this webinar, Aisha Conner-Gaten describes her process for developing the content in this module, explains best practices for creating content of this kind for non-library folks, and lists resources used in her instructional design practice. Presented by Aisha Conner-Gaten (Glendale Community College). (46 minutes)

Presentation Slides. As a part of the online professional development offered at Glendale Community College and to inform campus partners about information as a commodity, Aisha Conner-Gaten developed a one-hour module called "Taking Action for Information Equity and Access" in Canvas. This module introduces our colleagues to concepts related to information equity and suggests strategies to build information competency for themselves and their students. Aisha Conner-Gaten describes her process for developing the content in this module, explains best practices for creating content of this kind for non-library folks, and lists resources used in her instructional design practice. Presented by Aisha Conner-Gaten (Glendale Community College).

The Community College Library, a series from ACRL, highlights the innovative work of community college librarians across the country. In this webinar, two California Community College contributors present on their efforts to improve information literacy and assessment at their college. Mindy Wilmot from Bakersfield College and author of "Academic Libraries: Seeing the Full Picture through Program Review," presents on her efforts to develop a hybrid program review form for the library. Rebecca Osa Mendell from Folsom Lake College and author of "Information Literacy: Pathways to Success," introduce s their information literacy model and how it successfully integrated information literacy into campus student support programs. The series co-editors also discuss the next title in the series and how to submit a proposal. Presented by Kaela Casey (Ventura College), Janet Pinkley (Ventura College), Rebecca Osa Mendell (Folsom Lake College), and Mindy Wilmot (Bakersfield College). (42 minutes)

Presentation Slides. Information Literacy - Pathways to Success by Rebecca Osa Mendell (Folsom Lake College)

Presentation Slides. Academic Libraries:Seeing the Full Picture through Program Review by Mindy Wilmot (Bakersfield College)

Hybrid Annual Update worksheet by Mindy Wilmot (Bakersfield College)

Webinar focuses on introducing and reiterating the basics of what it means to work within the Network Zone environment in ALMA. Policies, best practices, and step-by-steps are introduced and discussed, and additional quick reference materials are provided. Presented by Pawel Szponar (Network Zone Administrator). (58 minutes)

Webinar focuses on introducing and reiterating the basics of what it means to work within the Network Zone environment in ALMA. Policies, best practices, and step-by-steps are introduced and discussed, and additional quick reference materials are provided. Presented by Pawel Szponar (Network Zone Administrator)

A general update and important announcements on LSP, CCL, and Consortium operations. Presented by John Taylor (Council of Chief Librarians, President), Gregg Atkins (Council of Chief Librarians, Executive Director) and Amy Beadle (Consortium Director, Community College League of California). (45 minutes)

Spring 2022 Wednesday Webinar Series Finale. The Executive Director for the Council of Chief Librarians, Gregg Atkins, and the Library Consortium Director for the Community College League of California, Amy Beadle, wrap up the semester and share the latest updates on the Council of Chief Librarians (CCL), the Library Services Platform (LSP), and the Library Consortium (CCLC). (54 minutes)

Vendor Presentation: the Modern Language Association Team present their subscription-digital resource, MLA Handbook Plus. This resource provides access to a digital version of the MLA Handbook, as well as resources to support learning of MLA style, and guides for research. The MLA team also provides an overview of the site and how it works, current and planned content available with a subscription, administration of the site, and details on trials. Presented by Christina Shea. (40 minutes)

The LSP Discovery and UX Work Group present findings from usability testing at Glendale College, Sierra College, and Monterey Peninsula College. They also cover best practices so that attendees can have the tools to do usability testing with their students. Presented by Glenn Tozier (Monterey Peninsula College), Terezita Overduin (Chaffey College), Adina Lerner (Glendale Community College), and Tina Sixt (Sierra College). (47 minutes)

Glendale Community College - Adina Lerner, Web Services/Instruction Librarian

Sierra College Library UX Test - Tina Sixt, Sierra College Library

Primo Usability Testing at MPC - Glenn Tozier, Digital Services Librarian

LSP Discovery & UX Work Group Sample Script and Scenarios

On behalf of the CCL-EAR Committee, Sean Flores (San Diego Mesa College) and Mary McMillan (El Camino College) present on Open Access collections in the Central Discovery Index (CDI). Guidance on how to locate open access collections in Alma, the potential benefits and drawbacks of surfacing open access content on Primo VE, and help determining a collection’s scope and relevance for activation for your library (51 minutes).

Presentation Slides: On behalf of the CCL-EAR Committee, Sean Flores (San Diego Mesa College) and Mary McMillan (El Camino College) present on Open Access collections in the Central Discovery Index (CDI). Guidance on how to locate open access collections in Alma, the potential benefits and drawbacks of surfacing open access content on Primo VE, and help determining a collection’s scope and relevance for activation for your library.

McMillan, Mary, and Flores, Sean A. on behalf of CCL-EAR Committee. "Open Access Collections in the Ex Libris Central Discovery Index." CCL Outlook Newsletter (December 2021)

Vendor Presentation: Sage presents on the Sage Skills suite of products, digital resources, designed to help students develop the academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond. Presented by the Sage Team. (52 minutes)

Presentation Slides: Sage presents on the Sage skills suite of products, digital resources, designed to help students develop the academic and professional skills necessary to succeed in higher education and beyond.

The LSP DEI Task Force shares their work in progress to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion objectives of the LSP: an operating process to identify and collect potentially offensive terms discovered in bibliographic records and a LSP DEI statement reaffirming commitment to DEI efforts. Attendees previewed their drafts and provided feedback and comments during the webinar. The LSP DEI Task Force will present final recommendations to the LSP Governance Committee on May 6, 2022 for discussion and consideration. Presented by Dr. Edeama Onwuchekwa (San Diego Mesa College), Cheryl Cruse (Shasta College), Erin Daniels (Santa Rosa Junior College), and Joshua Gray (City College of San Francisco). (48 minutes)

The Library Consortium ELUNA representatives, Ryan Edwards and Lauren Saslow, present Consortium survey results from our 2022 Library Consortium Alma & Primo Enhancement Requests Survey. Top 5 Alma and top 5 Primo enhancement recommendations are shared, along with a review of how to cast your vote via the NERS platform to meet the April 9th international deadline. Presented by Lauren Saslow (Pierce College) and Ryan Edwards (West Los Angeles College) (31 minutes)

2022 Consortium Top 5 Alma & Top 5 Primo Enhancement Requests Selections | Round 1 Voting NERS (PDF)

An overview and demo of the ConsortiaManager platform focusing on library ordering and renewals. Demo includes how to place orders and make pricing requests, as well as troubleshoot any issues that you may be having with renewals/new product orders. Presented by Amy Beadle, Library Consortium Director (Community College League of California) (40 minutes)

Presentation Slides: An overview and demo of the ConsortiaManager platform focusing on library ordering and renewals. Demo includes how to place orders and make pricing requests, as well as troubleshoot any issues that you may be having with renewals/new product orders. Presented by Amy Beadle, Library Consortium Director (Community College League of California)

Vendor Presentation and Demo: The ProQuest team demos the ProQuest Black Studies platform interface, new for CCLC libraries, and shares updates on Academic Video Online (AVON), including new content, recent platform enhancements, accessibility enhancements, and more platform features. Additionally, they share special discounted offers and no obligation trials for both products exclusive for Library Consortium members. (55 minutes)

An LSP Cataloging Work Group presentation on cataloging best practices, recommendations, policies, a demonstration of the new metadata editor, and an overview of the Change the Subject project. Presented by the LSP Cataloging Work Group: Unjoo Lee (East Los Angeles College), Benhui Zou (Palomar College), Dave Brown (Fullerton College), Cheryl Cruse (Shasta College), Jorge DaCosta (Santa Rosa Junior College), Yi Liang (City College of San Francisco), Margaret Lopez (Glendale Community College), Hilary Mroczka (American River College), Stephanni Myrum (Southwestern College), Debbie Sanchez (Antelope Valley College), with guest presenter Stephanie M. Roach, LSP Systems Co-Lead (San Mateo County Community College District) (58 min)

Presentation slides for the LSP Cataloging Work Group presentation on cataloging best practices, recommendations, policies, a demonstration of the new metadata editor, and an overview of the Change the Subject project. Presented by the LSP Cataloging Work Group: Unjoo Lee (East Los Angeles College), Benhui Zou (Palomar College), Dave Brown (Fullerton College), Cheryl Cruse (Shasta College), Jorge DaCosta (Santa Rosa Junior College), Yi Liang (City College of San Francisco), Margaret Lopez (Glendale Community College), Hilary Mroczka (American River College), Stephanni Myrum (Southwestern College), Debbie Sanchez (Antelope Valley College), with guest presenter Stephanie M. Roach, LSP Systems Co-Lead (San Mateo County Community College District).

Change the Subject project: A grid of previous problematic LCSH terms, LSP approved terminology, and NEW Fall 2021 LCSH terminology. Stephanie Roach (San Mateo County Community College District)

A vendor presentation: Infobase, presents partner package options for Library Consortium members, demonstration of their products, and an overview of the four pillars of the Infobase library offering (58 min).

A presentation of one systems practice, two systems projects, and an overview of how to get support from the LSP Systems Work Group. From the sand to the clouds–systems practice and projects include accessing LSP sandboxes, configuring user statistical groups, and an example of using Cloud Apps to load a set of users in batch. Additionally, introduction of the new LSP systems work group support form, and provide an overview of our group’s charge and goals. Presented by the LSP Systems Work Group: Linda Kennedy (Ventura College), Stephanie Roach (San Mateo County Community College District), Joel Bakker (Grossmont College), Nicole Dal Porto (Merced College), Erin Daniels (Santa Rosa Junior College), Jay Hartzell (MiraCosta College), Tony Tran (Reedley College) and supported by Pawel Szponar (Interim Network Zone Manager & Systems Administrator). (59 minutes)

Presentation slides for the LSP Systems Work Group. From the sand to the clouds–systems practice and projects include accessing LSP sandboxes, configuring user statistical groups, and an example of using Cloud Apps to load a set of users in batch. Additionally, introduction of the new LSP systems work group support form, and provide an overview of our group’s charge and goals. Presented by the LSP Systems Work Group: Linda Kennedy (Ventura College), Stephanie Roach (San Mateo County Community College District), Joel Bakker (Grossmont College), Nicole Dal Porto (Merced College), Erin Daniels (Santa Rosa Junior College), Jay Hartzell (MiraCosta College), and Tony Tran (Reedley College).

A vendor presentation and demonstration of PressReader. Points of interest: accessibility, usage use and monitoring, search and advanced search, application compatibility and Q & A. Presented by Omar Omar. (38 minutes)

An LSP Analytics Work Group presentation: ACRL Survey. We review/introduce the analytics module, highlight how to navigate within shared folders, and how you can use them in your own instance. Our hope is that you are able to conclude the ACRL survey with ease. Our team will present on questions regarding library collection and the counter data. Presented by Patricia Torres (Southwestern College), Cathy Tully (College of Sequoias), Tim Ream (Fullerton College), Michael Leamy (Modesto Junior College) with Katrina Rahn (City College of San Francisco) and supported by the LSP Analytics Work Group (52 minutes)

The LSP Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Work Group presents their findings from the the Network Zone survey distributed to California Community Colleges in November 2021. They discuss the results of the survey and recommended next steps for Network Zone management of electronic resources. Presented by Caroline Hallam (Glendale Community College), Megan Kinney (City College of San Francisco) and supported by the LSP ERM Work Group. (45 minutes)

The LSP Electronic Resources Management (ERM) Work Group presents their findings from the the Network Zone survey distributed to California Community Colleges in November 2021. They discuss the results of the survey and recommended next steps for Network Zone management of electronic resources. Presented by Caroline Hallam (Glendale Community College), Megan Kinney (City College of San Francisco) and supported by the LSP ERM Work Group.

CCC ELUNA representatives present an overview of the Alma and Primo Enhancement Process and the 2022 timeline. Learn about key dates, how to submit an enhancement request and how to vote in NERS. Presented by Ryan Edwards (West Los Angeles College) and Lauren Saslow (Pierce College) (33 minutes)

Latest information on ELUNA, overview of the ALMA and Primo Enhancement Process, 2022 timeline, and resources to explore for support. Presented by Ryan Edwards and Lauren Saslow, 2022 CCC ELUNA Representatives.

Visit the ELUNA | Alma & Primo Enhancement Process LibGuide for latest updates and a view at the 2022 Timeline

Marc Cormier, Product Manager Lead at ProQuest, is interested in learning about specific content and user experience needs of students, faculty, and libraries in the community college space. ProQuest is conceptualizing a multidisciplinary product crafted specifically for community colleges, focusing on the most important and relevant content for students whether their goal is to earn an associates degree, build towards a 4-year degree, or focus on certifications in the trades, nursing, or other skilled professions. The goal is to understand what “comprehensive” means to faculty and students at the community college level and what kind of interface/user experience will best support research success for students regardless of their academic goals. Presented by the ProQuest team.

A showcase of the OER textbook, "Introduction to College Research", published in 2021 by a team of 6 California community college librarians. The presentation highlights the ways librarians might use this book and its supplementary Canvas modules in their own information literacy instruction. Presented by Cynthia Mari Orozco (East L.A. College) and Aloha Sargent (Cabrillo College)

Published in 2021 by a team of 6 California community college librarians, this textbook was made possible by the generous support of the ASCCC OERI. Authors: Walter D. Butler (Pasadena City College), Aloha Sargent (Cabrillo College), Kelsey Smith (West Hills College Lemoore). Editor: Cynthia M. Cohen (Los Angeles Valley College). Contributors: Cynthia Mari Orozco (East Los Angeles College), Xiaoyang Behlendorf (Los Angeles Valley College)

This textbook has supplementary Canvas modules available for import/download in the Canvas Commons (if the link doesn’t work, search for the title of the textbook or search for ASCCC OERI).

Learn how three different libraries are teaching their students information literacy skills through library workshops with a focus on Primo VE, an LSP Instruction Work Group presentation:
"Another Tool in the Tool Belt: Finding Articles with Primo VE" presented by Elizabeth Horan of Coastline College, "OER Canvas Commons Information Literacy Modules and Workshops at East Los Angeles College" presented by Cynthia Orozco and Rita Suarez of East Los Angeles College, and "Library Research Workshops at Ventura College" presented by Kaela Casey of Ventura College.

LSP Instruction Work Group: Kaela Casey, Cynthia Ainsworth, Reginald Constant, Erin Gratz, Allie Jordan, Felicia Kalker, Jonathon Lee, Cynthia Orozco, Karen Tercho, Marie Varelas

"Library Research Workshops at Ventura College" by Kaela Casey, LSP Instruction Lead.

"E-product reviews and new Consortium offer highlights," a CCL-EAR (the Council of Chief Librarians Electronic Access & Resources Committee) presentation and discussion.

A presentation and demo on the new ProQuest/Ex Libris Support Center, an upgraded customer support portal that goes live for all ExLibris customers on November 8th. Presented by the ExLibris Team: Esther Hirshberg & Alon Botvinik

For updates about roll-out plans, webinar recordings, presentation slides, frequently asked questions, post-go-live support, and more, please visit this url.

The LSP Circulation Work Group presents “Reopening Strategies.” Circulation members share their latest experiences as they transition through the phases of reopening after the pandemic shutdown. Presented by Lisa Brlas, Brian Darr, David Rau, Kymber Ensele, Lori Lisowski, Lynda Letona, Michael Ferrari, Norma Handy, Tatiana Pak, Linda Parker & Leila Swisher

This webinar recording is on browsing the catalog, ordering, and invoice instructions via Consortia Manager. This is a refresher on how to use the system and to ask any questions that you might have regarding CY resources. Presented by Amy Beadle, Library Consortium Director.

The 2021/22 LSP Analytics Work Group presents: " Using Alma Analytics for the Chancellor's Report." Presented by the Analytics Work Group: Patricia Torres, Lauren Saslow, Hayley Ashby, Cameron Bluford, Dulce Gangani, Joshua Gray, Michael Leamy, Tim Ream, & Cathy Tully.

Instructions on how to run reports for the Chancellor's 2021 Data Survey. This handout was shared during the presentation.

ProQuest presents two unique resources to help CCLC libraries meet the increased demand for digital access to business and technology resources: ProQuest One Business and O’Reilly for Higher Education.

The Gale team presents: Gale All Access Program, which offers total access to all of Gale’s periodical content and most of our proprietary database and eBook content! The Gale All Access Program is a great program to help you manage your future database expenses and provide a tremendous amount of content.

"Back in the Library? Reopening the Library Fall 2021 edition: Insights from the Stacks" An informal and interactive talk on experiences and feelings on coming back to the library. Hosted by LSP Governance Co-Chairs, Michelle Ohnstad (MiraCosta College) and Evelyn Lord (Laney College), with VEVOX tech support provided by Caroline Sinay Gudiel (Library Consortium Program Manager)

A report that synthesizes anonymous responses to multiple choice questions, word clouds, and open ended questions that were asked live during this event. Responses collected from the event's Zoom chat are also collected and are anonymous.

EBSCO team members present new content they have recently released to support the new requirement mandating Ethnic Studies courses for all California undergraduates. They touch on Ethnic Diversity Source, a full text database, and new EBSCO eBook Collections now available for purchase covering diversity, inclusion and equity topics.

A network zone update and systems report. Presented by Pawel Szponar (Interim NZ/Systems Administrator)

A general update and important announcements on LSP, CCL, and Consortium operations. Presented by Amy Beadle (Consortium Director, Community College League of California), Gregg Atkins (Council of Chief Librarians, Executive Director), Caroline Sinay Gudiel (Library Consortium Program Manager), and Pawel Szponar (Interim NZ/Systems Administrator)

Update on LSP funding, a look back at the last year and a look ahead for the CCLC Library Consortium, LSP and more. Presented by Amy Beadle (Consortium Director, Community College League of California), Gregg Atkins (Council of Chief Librarians, Executive Director), Pawel Szponar (Interim NZ/Systems Administrator), Caroline Sinay Gudiel (Library Consortium Program Manager)

CCL Spring Workshop Series: E-Reserves Post Pandemic. Presented by ExLibris, Springshare, Copyright Clearance Center

CCL Spring Workshop Series: Pandemic Recovery, Session will focus on topics related to returning to campus and reopening libraries. Presented by CCL Professional Development Committee

Equity & Inclusion in CCC Library Systems & Resources. Presented by Angela Boyd (San Diego Miramar College), Megan Kinney (City College of San Francisco), Mario Macias (Pierce College), Stephanie Roach (San Mateo Community College District), Glenn Tozier (Monterey Peninsula College)

ALMA & Primo Enhancement Request Survey results for NERS 2021. Presented by Lauren Saslow, Los Angeles Pierce College; Eve Miller, Santa Rosa Junior College

Using Consortia Manager for FY 2021 Renewals and New Product Ordering. Presented by Amy Beadle, (CCLC), Megan Kinney (CCSF) and Carrie Waibel (Consortia Manager)

Overdue and Lost Loans: Configuration of Profiles and Notification Letters. Presented by Jay Hartzell, MiraCosta College, Cathy Tulley, College of the Sequoias and Lori Lisowski, Skyline College

ProQuest representatives will share and demonstrate products from their DEI initiative.

Managing Named Users, Bib Overages and NZ-Activations. Presented by Pawel Szponar, Interim NZ/Systems Administrator; members of the ERM Workgroup

Academic Video Online Product Demonstration. Presented by Kathleen McClellan, Senior Product Manager for AVON (ProQuest)

Using Alma Analytics to respond to the ACRL and IPEDS surveys. Presented by Katrina Rahn, City College of San Francisco; members of the Analytics work group

LSP issues: Named user and bibliographic record limits (Ex Libris contract-related matters). This is an issue of how substantially over the contract numbers we are in each case, and how this could affect overall costs going forward if changes are not made. It’s important to know that March 31 looms as a reckoning point.The webinar will present the problems and ramifications. But the webinar will also present solutions, with next steps and some ideas for strategies to consider at the college/institution level. The LSP Task Force and the Governance Committee have sorted through this and know how to move forward. With the engagement and involvement of every library, adjustments can be made to satisfactorily tackle these problems. Presented by Amy Beadle, Community College League of California; Gregg Atkins, Council of Chief Librarians; Jeff Karlsen, Sacramento City College

ELUNA and Alma/Primo Enhancements (NERS). Presented by Lauren Saslow, Los Angeles Pierce College; Eve Miller, Santa Rosa Junior College

Acquisitions: The Basics for CCC Libraries, Presenters will demonstrate an Alma Acquisitions workflow, including ledgers and funds, placing an order, receiving an item, and paying an invoice. Presented by Betsy Ruszel, Diablo Valley College; Megan Kinney, City College of San Francisco

Library Instruction with Primo VE: An introduction to the Instruction Work Group and its activities. Presented by Karen Tercho, Sacramento City College; Nancy Golz, Merced College; Felicia Kalker, Grossmont College; Jonathon Lee, Los Angeles Harbor College

Circulation Services Available While Operating Remotely: A brief introduction to the Circulation Work Group and its activities. Presented by Lori Lisowski, Skyline College; Circulation Work Group members

Cataloging: The Basics for CCC Libraries: The basic process of cataloging print materials in Alma, working in the CCCL Network Zone, and a few other introductory cataloging details. Presented by Cheryl Cruse, Shasta College; Cataloging work group members

Streaming Media Survival Strategies - Licensing and Acquisitions. Presented by Michele McKenzie, City College of San Francisco; Sarah Bosler, Citrus College; Moderator: Norman Buchwald, Chabot College

Alma Analytics and the Chancellor’s Data Survey. Presented by Katrina Rahn, City College of San Francisco; members of the Analytics Work Group

Using ConsortiaManager for CCLC orders. Presented by Carrie Waibel, ConsortiaManager

Library Consortium Update/Q&A: Participation Agreement. Presented by Amy Beadle, Consortium Director, Community College League of California

Quick, User-Focused Fixes to Your Primo VE Setup. Presented by Amy Brinkley, Folsom Lake College; Jeff Karlsen, Sacramento City College

Network Zone Administration. Presented by Israel Yáñez, LSP Consultant, Council of Chief Librarians

Ongoing LSP Operations. Presented by Amy Beadle, Consortium Director, Community College League of California