WebJunction - Publications from the Division of Library Development

* Connecticut-Specific

AASL
American Association of School Libraries
A division of ALA serving school library media specialists.

AASLH
American Association for State and Local History

*ACES
Area Cooperative Educational Services
RESC located in North Haven

*ACLB
Association of Connecticut Library Boards
An organization for the trustees of public libraries in the state. ACLB sponsors workshops and meetings for trustees.

*ACLPD
Advisory Council for Library Planning and Development
An advisory committee to the State Library Board. May create Task Forces to work on specific projects.

ACRL
Association of College & Research Libraries
A division of ALA for academic and research libraries, including large public libraries.

ADA
Americans with Disabilities Act
Federal legislation to protect the rights of citizens with disabilities. Libraries are required to comply with certain provisions of the law.

AECT
Association for Educational Communications and Technology

*AENGLC
Adjusted Equalized Net General List per Capita
Pronounced Angelic by some, this ranks Connecticut's cities and towns from 1 to 169 by average per capita wealth and is included in the CSL statistical tables.

ALA
American Library Association
The oldest and largest organization of librarians and libraries in the country, with over 30,000 members. ALA provides leadership for the development, promotion, and improvement of library and information services and the profession of librarianship in order to enhance learning and ensure access to information for all.

ALCTS
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services - a division of ALA

ALSC
Association for Library Service to Children - a division of ALA

ALTA
Formerly, American Library Trustee Association. Now see ALTAFF

ALTAFF

Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations - a division of ALA formed in 2009 by a merger of the American Library Trustee Association and Friends of Libraries USA.

ASCLA
Association of State and Cooperative Library Agencies - a division of ALA

ASIS
American Society for Information Science
Professional organization concerned with the design, management and use of information systems and technology.

*Bibliomation
A network of libraries in Connecticut using a shared integrated library system.

*CAHSL
Connecticut Association of Health Science Libraries
An association of hospital and health-related libraries.

*CAP
Cooperative Acquisitions Project
Statewide service for CLC member libraries that offers a substantial discount on books, other library materials and supplies.

*CASL
Connecticut Association of School Librarians
Formerly CEMA, an association of school librarians and media specialists.

*CCALD
Council of Connecticut Academic Library Directors

*CCSU
Central Connecticut State University

CE
Continuing Education
Advanced training in a profession (not leading to a degree) to learn new skills or keep abreast of developments in the field.

*CECA
Connecticut Educators Computer Association

*CEMA
Connecticut Educational Media Association
See CASL

*CEN
Connecticut Education Network
DOIT project to develop a new state of the art communications network to connect all public K-12 schools, public and private higher education and library locations throughout Connecticut

*CET
Commission for Educational Technology.
CET is charged with coordinating the integration of technology in Connecticut's schools

CEU
Continuing Education Unit
One CEU is equal to one hour of instruction or contact time.

*CHC
Connecticut Humanities Council
Provides funding for humanities programs such as Literature for a Lifetime and Book Voyagers.

*CHS
Connecticut Historical Society

*CLA
Connecticut Library Association
An association for all Connecticut librarians. Sponsors workshops and an annual conference; provides support for librarians in various areas such as minimum salary guidelines and censorship challenges. CLA's annual Legislative Agenda lobbies for support for library legislation and funding.

*CLASS
Connecticut Library Association Support Staff Section

*CLC
Connecticut Library Consortium
Formed in July 2003 from the merger of the four CLSUs, CLC is a statewide non-profit membership organization for public, academic, school, and special libraries providing networking, communications, cooperative purchasing, training, and other services.

*CLEC
Continuing Library Education Certificate
Awarded for completion of approved continuing education session or workshop. See: http://ct.webjunction.org/do/DisplayContent?id=6150

CLENE
Continuing Library Education Network Exchange - a division of ALA

*CLSU
Cooperating Library Service Unit
Formerly, one of four non-profit membership organizations serving public, academic, school, and special libraries. Each CLSU served libraries in a specific region. In July 2003 the four CLSUs merged to become the statewide CLC.

*CONNECT
See Library Connection.

*Connecticar
Delivery system for public and academic libraries, operated by the State Library to deliver materials for interlibrary loan and Connecticard returns. Also known as "C-car".

*Connecticard
Statewide public library lending program which allows Connecticut residents to use their local public library cards in all public libraries in the state

*Conntech
E-mail list originally established for Connecticut library technology and now used to discuss many other issues affecting libraries in Connecticut.

*CONSULS
Connecticut State University Library System

CORC
Cooperative Online Resource Catalog

COSLINE
Council of State Libraries in the Northeast

*CREC
Capitol Region Education Council
RESC located in Hartford

*CRLC
Capitol Region Library Council
Formerly, the CLSU serving north central Connecticut; Region 2. Now part of CLC.

*CSL
Connecticut State Library
The principal library of state government, specializing in law, history, government publications, and public policy. Includes Public Records Administration, the State Archives, and the Museum of Connecticut History. The Division of Library Development provides services and consultants to libraries in the state. State Librarian: Kendall Wiggin.

*CULS
Connecticut Union List of Serials
A database of print and microform holdings of magazines, journals, and newspapers in CT libraries/institutions. It is maintained on OCLC and loaded into reQuest twice per year.

*CVC/SLA
Connecticut Valley Chapter, Special Libraries Association

*DHE
State Department of Higher Education

*DLD
Division of Library Development, Connecticut State Library

*DOIT
Connecticut Department of Information Technology

*EASTCONN
RESC located in Hampton

*ECL
Eastern Connecticut Libraries
Formerly, the CLSU serving eastern Connecticut; Regions 3 and 6. Now part of CLC.

*ECSU
Eastern Connecticut State University

Education Connection
RESC located in Litchfield

ESEA
Elementary and Secondary Education Act
The Federal act which provides funds for educational purposes, including school library materials.

*FCC/SLA
Fairfield County Chapter, Special Libraries Association

*FCCLR
Fairfield County Children's Librarians Roundtable
Children's librarians in Fairfield County; the group meets bi-monthly.

*FCSL
Fairfield County School Libraries
A roundtable of high school and middle school librarians in Fairfield County; meets bi-monthly.

*FLAG
Fairfield Library Administrators Group
An association of directors of public and academic libraries in Fairfield County.

*FOCL
Friends of Connecticut Libraries
Statewide organization of Friends of the Library groups.

FOL
Friends of the Library

FOLUSA
Formerly, Friends of Libraries USA. Now see ALTAFF.

*Gnm
Goodnightmoon
The electronic discussion list for children's services staff in CT public libraries

GODORT
Government Documents Round Table

GPO
Government Printing Office
Prints and sells books, reports and materials produced by government agencies; also makes material available electronically.

*iCONN
A collection of online databases and other materials administered by the CSL and available to anyone with a Connecticut Library card. Also called Connecticut
Digital Library

IFLA
International Federation of Library Associations

IMLS
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal grant-making agency that promotes leadership, innovation, and a lifetime of learning by supporting the nation's museums and libraries. It administers LSTA funds.

IPIG
ILL Protocol Implementers Group

LAMA
Library Administration and Management Association - a division of ALA.

*LBPH
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, a unit of the Connecticut State Library

LC
Library of Congress
1. The Library of the U.S. Congress, which also serves as our National Library.
2. The classification system used by most larger libraries.

LCCN
Library of Congress Card Number
The number assigned to an item by the Library of Congress, which is also a depository library. Used to order catalog cards from LC and to search the OCLC database.

*LEAP
Library Exchange Aids Patrons
A network of libraries in south central Connecticut using a shared integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces).

*LEARN
RESC located in Old Lyme

Library Connection
A network of libraries in north central Connecticut using a shared automated library system, CONNECT (Sirsi).

*LION
LIbraries ONline
A network of libraries in southern and eastern Connecticut using a shared integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces).

LITA
Library and Information Technology Association - a division of ALA

LSTA
Library Services and Technology Act
Federal funding for libraries in several areas -- technology, interlibrary cooperation, literacy, etc., and for state library agencies. Replaces LSCA - Library Services and Construction Act.

LYRASIS
The nation’s largest regional membership organization serving libraries and information professionals - providing opportunities for networking and collaboration, offering innovative solutions, and significant cost savings through group purchasing for products and services. Brokers OCLC and other services to libraries in New England.

MARC
MAchine Readable Cataloging
MARC records contain data in standardized format and allow conversion to automated cataloging and circulation systems.

MLS
Master's Degree in Library Science
ALA accredits MLS programs in the U.S.

*MLSC
Middletown Library Service Center
A branch of the Connecticut State Library which provides services to public and school libraries.

NAHSL
North Atlantic Health Science Libraries

NCLIS
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science
A federal advisory group composed of representatives from various library groups and distinguished librarians.

NEDCC
New England Document Conservation Center
Provides consultation on preservation, restoration and conservation of library materials; also offers training and workshops.

NEEMA
New England Educational Media Association
An association of school library media specialists; sponsors workshops and an annual conference.

NELA
New England Library Association
An association of librarians from all types of libraries in New England. Special interest divisions, workshops, and an annual conference.

NELINET
Formerly, New England Library Information Network now see Lyrasis

NLM
National Library of Medicine

NNLM
National Network of Libraries of Medicine

OCLC
Online Computer Library Center
A bibliographic utility based in Ohio which provides online cataloging, interlibrary loan, serials control and other services to libraries worldwide.

*PEG
Professional Enhancement Grants
A CLA service that provides grants for members to attend continuing education events.

PLA
Public Library Association - a division of ALA

RASD
Reference & Adult Services Division - a division of ALA

*reQuest
Connecticut statewide library catalog

*RESC
Regional Educational Service Center
Department of Education resource center to serve the needs of Connecticut's school districts

RFID
Radio Frequency Identification
A technology that uses radio waves to automatically identify people or objects, e.g., by embedding a barcode or unique ID in a tag that transmits the information to a reader which in turn is connected to a network.

RUSA
Reference and User Services Association - a division of ALA

SCLC
Southern Connecticut Library Council
Formerly, the CLSU in south central Connecticut; Region 5. Now part of CLC.

*SCSU
Southern Connecticut State University
Offers the only ALA-accredited MLS program in the state.

*SDE
State Department of Education

SLA
Special Libraries Association
A national association of librarians who work in special libraries. There are two chapters in Connecticut: Fairfield County and Connecticut Valley. Sponsors meetings, workshops, and an annual conference.

*SLB
(Connecticut) State Library Board

*SOAR
Services to Older Adults Roundtable, a CLC-sponsored group of library staff, concerned with the issues and future of library service to the baby boomer generation and their elders.

SUDOC
Superintendent of Documents
SUDOC numbers are assigned by the Government Printing Office to documents and are used to order items from the GPO.

USF
Universal Service Fund
Provides for discounts of 20-90%
on a variety of telecommunications services and equipment for schools and libraries.

WALDO
Westchester Academic Library Directors' Organization
Provides access to licensed information databases at a discount through a partnership with CLC.

*WCLC
Western Connecticut Library Council.
Formerly, the CLSU serving western Connecticut; Regions 1 and 4. Now part of CLC.

*WCSU
Western Connecticut State University

*WebJunction Connecticut
The Connecticut version of the WebJunction website, an online community where library staff meet to share ideas, solve problems, and take courses for professional development. Resources from DLD are included here at: http://ct.webjunction.org

*Welcome
Discussion group for libraries serving multilingual communities in Connecticut. Also an electronic discussion group moderated by the State Library

*WLSC
Willimantic Library Service Center
A branch of the Connecticut State Library which provides services to public and school libraries.

WorldCat
OCLC's online public-access catalog with more 69 million records and one billion holdings contributed by more than 9,000 institutions worldwide.

YA
Young Adult
Common term for library users between the ages of 12 and 18.
YALSA Young Adult Library Services Association - a division of ALA

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