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Connecticard Monthly Reporters Take Note
March 30th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

There is good news for all those Ccard reporters who have struggled with the clunky and somewhat temperamental Ccard report form. We have a NEW REPORT FORM which should be easier and quicker. We are using the same Bibliostat report software used with the Public Library Annual Report submitted in the fall. The new form should be ready within a week or two. Please hold on to your March Ccard stats until the new form is ready.

Library Directors will be receiving emails soon with information on the new report form web site and new User ID and Password that will be required to access the site.

Please contact me (tom.newman@ct.gov) with questions.
Connecticard, Statistics
Another Busy Year for Connecticard
March 23rd, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?
Connecticut public libraries lent 4,933,035 items to non-residents during the 2010-2011 year (which ended February 28). Despite a harsh winter, this was just under last year’s total, which was by far the highest total ever.

Information on the expected amount of 2011 payments to libraries, net-plus loans, and reports of loans and borrows is now available on the Connecticard web page.

Library Directors will be receiving email messages soon with information on
1. How to submit the Connecticard Expenditure Report form for last year’s (2010) payment. This report again can be submitted ONLINE.
2. New User Name and Password and web address for a NEW Connecticard Report Form
Thanks go out to all those libraries participating in the Connecticard program and to all those staff who fill out the monthly CCard forms.
Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard
Connecticard Deadline Approaching
March 10th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

The Connecticard reporting year ended with February and there are still about 80 public libraries who have not yet completed reports for all the months (March 2010 thru February 2011) in the Ccard year. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS FRIDAY, MARCH 18.

Libraries will not be reimbursed for all their direct non-resident loans unless their reports are submitted and certified on the online form by March 18. See Connecticard for more information, and contact Tom Newman at tom.newman@ct.gov if you have questions.
Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard
Happy New Year!
March 1st, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

No, I haven’t been sleeping through the last two months (though I kind of wish I had). March 1^st really is New Year’s Day for ConnectiCard. The ConnectiCard reporting period for public libraries runs from March to February. February 2011 brings to a close the reporting period for the 2010-2011. Make it your CCard New Year’s resolution to complete all your library’s reports for the past 12 months.

Go to http://www.cslib.org/ccard to enter non-resident Connecticard loans for each month from March 2010 through February 2011. Make sure each month’s report is accurate and “certified.”

In order to receive reimbursement for Connecticard loans for 2010-2011, please be sure you have entered your non-resident loans into the database by March 18th. The forms for March 2010- February 2011 will no longer be available after that date.

Please contact Tom Newman at tom.newman@ct.gov if you have any questions.
Breaking News from DLD, Connecticar, Connecticard
Governor’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012 and 2013
February 17th, 2011 | Permalink | Comment?

Governor Malloy has released his budget recommendations for the FY 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years. The complete budget may be found at:
http://www.ct.gov/opm/lib/opm/budget/2012_2013_biennial_budget/education.pdf
The State Library budget begins on page 416.

There were two cuts in the budget:
Funding for Connecticar (listed as Interlibrary Loan Delivery Service) was eliminated. Half of this service is funded with federal dollars. This budget eliminates 6 positions and all state funding. This is a reduction of $281,392.

Funding for Connecticard was reduced from $1,256,679 to $521,545. This is a reduction of $704,483.

Grants to Public Libraries remains the same at $347,109.

Assuming there are no holdbacks next year the following three lines will be restored to their current services levels.
Connecticut Library Consortium is back to current services at $350,000.
iCONN is back to current services at $1,973,516.
reQuest is back at $674,696.

The rest of the State Library remains at current services levels.

There are no additional bonding funds for public library construction.
Connecticard
ConnectiCard Sets a Record
March 23rd, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

The results are in for the 2009-2010 ConnectiCard year. As has happened during previous economic downturns, CCard circulation and public library circulation in general went up substantially this year. Connecticut public libraries loaned nearly 5 million items to non-resident borrowers. This is a 5.3% increase over last year and by far the highest number for CCard loans.

Libraries should be receiving their reimbursement checks in the coming weeks. CCard funding remained stable this year at $1.2 million. Libraries will find information on the upcoming reimbursement payments, net-plus loans, and a report of loans and borrows on the ConnectiCard resource page.
Connecticard, Statistics
Happy New Year!
March 1st, 2010 | Permalink | Comment?

March 1st may look like January 1st outside, but in the Connecticard world March 1st really is New Year’s Day. The Connectcard reporting period for public libraries runs from March to February. February 2010 brings to a close the reporting period for 2009-2010 Connecticard loans. Public libraries should go to www.cslib.org/ccard to enter non-resident Connecticard loans for each month from March 2009 through February 2010. Make sure each month’s report is accurate and “certified.”

In order to receive reimbursement for Connecticard loans for 2009-2010, please be sure you have entered your non-resident loans into the database by March 19th. The forms for March 2009- February 2010 will no longer be available after that date.

Please contact Tom Newman at tnewman@cslib.org if you have any questions.
Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard, Grants and Reimbursements
Banner Year for Connecticard
April 9th, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

Connecticard loans totaled 4,740,954 for the 2008-2009 year (which ended last February). This was the highest annual total ever recorded and about a 3% increase over last year.

Payments to public libraries participating in the 2008-2009 Connectcard program (which ended at the end of February) should be made soon. Information on the amount of payments to libraries and the net-plus loan statistics (lending to non-residents more than residents borrow from other libraries) have been posted to WebJunction CT.

All public library directors should have received a CCard report by email along with an Expenditure Report form for 2008. Please contact tnewman@cslib.org if you have not.
Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard
Happy New Year!
March 2nd, 2009 | Permalink | Comment?

March 1st may look like January 1st outside, but in the Connecticard world March 1st really is New Year’s Day. The Connectcard reporting period for public libraries runs from March to February. February 2009 brings to a close the reporting period for 2008-2009 Connecticard loans. Public libraries should go to www.cslib.org/ccard to enter non-resident Connecticard loans for each month from March 2008 through February 2009. Make sure each month’s report is accurate and “certified.”

In order to receive reimbursement for Connecticard loans for 2008-2009, please be sure you have entered your non-resident loans into the database before March 30th. The forms for March 2008- February 2009 will no longer be available after March 30th.

Please contact Tom Newman at tnewman@cslib.org if you have any questions.
Connecticard, Grants and Reimbursements
CCard Reimbursements Sent to Public Libraries
April 10th, 2008 | Permalink | Comment?

The checks are in the mail! The State Library has calculated the reimbursement amounts for Connecticard loans for FY08, and has asked the State Comptroller to issue checks to those 176 public libraries who submitted their data. See the complete payment list, and if you are interested, see which libraries are net lenders.

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Connecticard, Statistics

Connecticard Monthly Reporters Take Note

Connecticard, Statistics

Another Busy Year for Connecticard

Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard

Connecticard Deadline Approaching

Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard

Happy New Year!

Breaking News from DLD, Connecticar, Connecticard

Governor’s Proposed Budget for FY 2012 and 2013

Connecticard

ConnectiCard Sets a Record

Connecticard, Statistics

Happy New Year!

Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard, Grants and Reimbursements

Banner Year for Connecticard

Breaking News from DLD, Connecticard

Happy New Year!

Connecticard, Grants and Reimbursements

CCard Reimbursements Sent to Public Libraries