Note from the Coordinator
Greetings to you this May!
For me, it’s a time of transition from a hectic end of the semester to a more relaxed summer schedule where I can ideally work on some projects that have been put on a back burner. Another thing to look forward to in the summer is ACL’s annual conference. It’s hard to believe that it will take place in a little over a month. There will be a couple of specific opportunities for the CLC team to connect with you. We hope to see you there!
In this edition, be sure to read about our updated offer with World Trade Press, including an upcoming webinar and a free trial opportunity.
Beth Purtee
CLC Team Coordinator
- New! CLC Member Hub – We are excited to launch the CLC Member Hub, a new webpage created specifically for current CLC members. This space is separate from the main CLC landing page, which focuses on membership information. The Member Hub provides a centralized location where members can easily access all resources, benefits, and tools related to their CLC membership in one place.
- CLC at the 2026 ACL Annual Conference
- CLC Membership Meeting – Tuesday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
We invite you to join us for our CLC Membership Meeting to connect with other CLC members, ask questions, and hear updates on consortium offerings and partnerships.
- CLC Poster Session Presentation – Tuesday, June 9, 1:00–2:15 p.m. Eastern
For a refreshed overview of everything CLC has to offer, stop by our poster session during this time. We look forward to sharing updates and engaging with you in person.
- CLC Membership Meeting – Tuesday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern
- ACRL Benchmark
With the removal of the Academic Libraries Survey from IPEDS, we’d like to revisit an opportunity which the CLC team previously explored for a consortia discount for ACRL Benchmark. There would be a minimum of 6 libraries needed to form a group. The price per institution only becomes lower than the individual subscription rate when at least six libraries participate in a group purchase. Let us know at [email protected] if you might be interested in participating in such a group.
Institutional Membership Renewal
CLC Membership Renewal
We are grateful for your participation in the CLC community. As a reminder, your current CLC membership expires on June 30, and the new membership year begins July 1.
Because CLC institutional membership does not include a grace period, the ACL Home Office will send renewal information to current members in mid-May. To ensure uninterrupted access to CLC benefits, all renewal information and payment must be received by June 30.
Please also note that each institution must have at least one current individual ACL member in place for the 2026 year in order for the institutional CLC membership to continue. If you would like to confirm your membership status, you are welcome to contact Linda, our Membership Specialist, at [email protected].
We are here to support you and are happy to help ensure everything is in place for a smooth transition into another year of CLC membership.
World Trade Press believes that access to reliable information can open doors for students, educators, researchers, travelers, and global professionals. The organization is committed to creating high-quality, easy-to-use digital resources that help users better understand the world around them.
As part of their partnership with CLC, World Trade Press is now offering new subscribers an ongoing discount for CLC members. This offer starts July 1 and includes 10% off an annual license for a first database purchase, along with an additional 10% discount on each additional database.
World Trade Press is also offering a webinar and trial access exclusively for CLC members:
- Webinar
Wednesday, May 13 at 11:00 a.m. PST (Zoom)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/93099129763?pwd=aU29ACQr1CDOb2GwwH5gq7L7GAuYY5.1
Meeting ID: 930 9912 9763
Passcode: 058494 - Trial Access
Available through June 15. For login information, please contact the CLC Team or Alex Gardner, World Trade Press sales representative.
For additional information about World Trade Press, please visit their CLC offer page.
