Thanks for the input, everyone! We appreciate your insight!

On Wed, Nov 13, 2024 at 11:29 AM Julie Yulo-Medeiros <jyulomed@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

Thank you Angela Antonelli for the shout out about CLC’s Vendor Expo. I’m happy to hear you had a good experience. 

CLC has a contract with Mackin (login required) for the following: 

  • Print Books (PreK-12)
  • eBooks & Digital Audiobooks (PreK-12)
  • Physical Nonprint - DVD & Blu-Ray, Books on CD (PreK-12)
  • Maker & STEAM products (PreK-12)

 A little more about Mackin Print Books:

  • Mackin caters to thousands of PK-12 schools and public libraries worldwide with a growing catalog of more than 3.5 million PreK-12 print titles from 18,000+ publishers.
  • CLC members receive an additional discount off print books Free shipping
  • Free custom MARC records
  • Free standard shelf-ready processing
  • Free collection analysis and professional support

 Please check out CLC’s Mackin page (login required) for more information about the discounts and other benefits offered to CLC members. 

We currently have 100+ contracts in the following categories:

  • Digital Resources
  • Equipment & Technology
  • Books
  • Supplies
  • Promotional
  • Furniture
  • Non-print media
  • Services & Solutions

CLC Contracts by Product Type

CLC Contracts by A-Z

And remember CLC membership is a gateway to discounts and benefits for the entire district. All departments, educators, administrators, and support staff can purchase off CLC’s contracts. The sole exception is Amazon Business, which is for libraries only.

Share CLC’s contracts with:

  • Information Technology departments for Digital Resources contracts to purchase databases, eBooks, streaming video, eLearning, digital tools.
  • Information Technology departments for Equipment & Technology contracts to purchase computers, laptops, mobile device management, IT products, services, and solutions.
  • Language Arts departments for our 15 Book contracts including Follett, Mackin, Ingram, and Brodart to purchase classroom libraries, and class sets of specific titles.
  • Language Arts departments for Non-print contracts to purchase Playaways, audio-enabled readers, and audiobooks.
  • All educators for Supply and Promotional contracts for classroom supplies, craft supplies, and STEAM & Maker supplies and kits.
  • Our Furniture contracts allow our members the ability to purchase one item or to complete a larger renovation project with the help of CLC’s furniture dealers and manufacturers.

Not sure if you are a member of CLC or would like to learn more about joining. Click on CLC Membership for more information.  Of course, you can contact me any time with your questions about CLC membership and our negotiated contracts with 100+ vendors.  

 Thank you,

Julie

 Julie Yulo-Medeiros | Member Relations Manager

Connecticut Library Consortium

860.740.3042 | jyulo@ctlibrarians.org

www.ctlibrarians.org


Connecticut Library Consortium






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Angela Antonelli
Library Media Specialist - Pine Grove School
Avon Public Schools
aantonelli@avon.k12.ct.us
(860) 404-4790



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