Interest Groups

Mentorship and collaboration

We organize discussion groups centered around areas of professional specialization and topics of interest for the development of collaborative learning, peer support, exposure to the latest library trends, mentorship, and skill development.

Interest group participation is open to staff of TCLC-member libraries. At the start of each academic year, a participation survey is sent to registered staff members to sign up for committee and interest group activities. Interest groups may be joined on a rolling basis throughout the academic year. Contact the TCLC Coordinator for more information about participation.

To see a full list of scheduled interest group meetings, please view the Events Calendar on the TCLC Programs and Activities page.

Interest Groups

Archives & Special Collections	Focuses on preservation issues and other subjects of interest to archivists and special collections librarians
Circulation	Meets to share ideas on the workings of circulation desks (how overdues are handled, student workers, customer service, etc.)
eLearning, Technology & Outreach	Some of the topics for discussion are LibGuides, tutorials, QR codes and uses for the library, Facebook guidelines, free/cheap resources, and the marketing of the resources
eResources & Serials	Discusses current topics in serials, electronic journals and their handling, etc.
Interlibrary Loan	Promotes the efficient and economical exchange of materials between member libraries and others providing such services
Library Directors	Meets to discuss topics of current interest in library administration
Research Services	Discusses information and techniques for improving readers’ services, especially reference services
Technical Services	Discusses issues of interest to acquisitions and cataloging staff, such as format integration, authority control, approval plans, etc.