[Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL]Re: WACTCLC and what's next for the Alma / Primo project

[Jennifer Rohan]

Agreed with the sentiments expressed on this thread and I especially echo what Elena says below.  Knowing that I could always rely on your expertise has been truly invaluable to me.  You always promptly jumped right in to help troubleshoot and very often provided unique, creative solutions to what I wanted to accomplish. I appreciate your leadership through big transitions, such as Voyager to Alma and SMS/PPMS to ctcLink.

Selfishly I don’t want to see you go!  Your shoes will indeed be difficult to fill.  I hope that your find wonderful opportunities for your own professional growth in your next position - - lucky is the next organization that gets to benefit from your skills! 😊

Jennifer Rohan
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From: Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> On Behalf Of Skirko, Tria
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Subject: Re: [Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL]Re: WACTCLC and what's next for the Alma / Primo project


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Wade –

I echo Elena and Melinda’s sentiments.  Thanks for sticking it out with us, we can never thank you enough.  You are appreciated every day!

All the best,

Tria

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Subject: [EXTERNAL]Re: [Wactclc-alma] WACTCLC and what's next for the Alma / Primo project

Wade,
I am so sad to hear you are leaving.  Your insight and help have been immeasurable over the past years!

Wishing you every happiness in your new endeavors.

-Melinda

From: Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu<mailto:wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu>> On Behalf Of Guidry, Wade
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Subject: [Wactclc-alma] WACTCLC and what's next for the Alma / Primo project

Hi all,

Just a head’s up to all, I’ve let the governance committee know that I won’t be looking to renew my employment contract with WACTCLC when my current contract expires at the end of June.

I’ve been working on library systems since 2004, through three different organizations, and with a specific focus for the past decade on Alma/Primo. So, needless to say, I’m feeling ready for some fresh and different horizons. 😊

Meanwhile, the Alma / Primo project is now 5 years into its existence, ctcLink will (finally) be live at all institutions as of May, and (hopefully) COVID will shortly be in the rearview mirror for all of us.

All those things combined provide an excellent time for the consortium (basically, all of you)  to consider the next five years for the Alma / Primo project, and what happens now. I’m sure the governance committee will be considering the position I currently hold, and what the next iteration of the position, and the consortium, might  look like. And it’s a great opportunity for participating institutions to consider your needs and desires regarding the position and the consortium.

I’m sure there will be opportunities for feedback and discussions the next 5 years and beyond. So, I’d suggest to all to begin thinking about what kinds of support your library needs or wants going forward, and what else you might wish from a shared effort like this one.








Wade Guidry
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