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

[Daniel Moore]

Hey Wade,

I'm a bit in shock still - thank you for all of your work, attention,
focus, good humor, and just conversations over the last few years. I'm so
sorry to see the news that you'll be moving on, but I'm more thrilled and
excited to see where you end up and what you'll be doing. You've been such
a strong foundation for all of us. Thank you for the things you've taught
me, and for your guidance as we all tackle these bigger issues at each of
our colleges. You've been a stellar colleague and mentor, and, echoing
others, you will be missed greatly.

Safe travels, and see you around,
Dan

On Fri, Mar 4, 2022 at 12:16 PM Ryer Banta <ryer.banta at centralia.edu> wrote:

> Oh Wade, I am so happy for you that you have an exciting new path ahead.
> I'm certainly looking forward to hearing about what's next.
>
> BUT holy smokes, we are going to miss you so very much!!! Your systems
> expertise, creative problem solving, organization, and team building skills
> will leave a huge gap for us. Like others have said, we could not have done
> our projects without your leadership and guidance.
>
> It will be interesting to think about how our needs may have changed now
> that we are live with all the currently critical pieces and since our
> collective expertise has grown so much. Whatever form our new needs take,
> I'm certain that we'll be still be missing you and everything you brought
> to your role with us.
>
> Thank you so very much for all your support over the years. Best of luck
> with your new endavors!
>
> *Ryer Banta*
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> *Information Literacy and Technology Librarian*
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of
> Sally Sheedy <SSheedy at whatcom.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 4, 2022 10:47 AM
> *To:* WACTCLC Alma Discussion <wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL*]- WACTCLC and what's next for
> the Alma / Primo project
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> I'm so there!
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> Sally Sheedy
> Adjunct Systems Librarian
> Whatcom Community College Library
> 237 W. Kellogg Rd
> Bellingham, WA  98226
> 360-383-3300 (main desk)
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of
> Elena Bianco <Elena.Bianco at skagit.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 4, 2022 10:33 AM
> *To:* WACTCLC Alma Discussion <wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu>
> *Subject:* Re: [Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL*]- WACTCLC and what's next for
> the Alma / Primo project
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> That's an awesome idea, Leslie. If in person, maybe we can do something at
> Skagit? Either at the college or some other local venue - like maybe the
> SVC craft brewing program's tasting room at the Port of Skagit...
>
> Elena Bianco
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> Systems & Technical Services Librarian
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> Skagit Valley College Library
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> 2405 E. College Way
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> Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of
> Lesley Caldwell <LCaldwell at pierce.ctc.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 4, 2022 10:19 AM
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> *Subject:* Re: [Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL*]- WACTCLC and what's next for
> the Alma / Primo project
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> Wade,
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> I have nothing to add that hasn’t been said. It’s all true! We literally
> could not have done all the seemingly countless software migrations over
> the last six years without you.
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> With Sally’s retirement happening at the same time, I wonder if we could
> organize a big send off for the both of you in May or June. Probably over
> Zoom based on our wide range of locations?
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> Wade and Sally, are y’all open to something like that?
>
> -Lesley
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> *On Behalf Of *Sally
> Sheedy
> *Sent:* Friday, March 4, 2022 9:33 AM
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> Wait, what? You're leaving?
>
> Oh, you will be missed by so many! (And if I weren't to be fully retired
> by June, you would be sorely missed by me!)
>
>
>
> You, your knowledge, and organizational skills were exactly what we
> needed at exactly the right time. You got us through a steep learning curve
> with Alma and helped us adapt to frequent change. Since the migration, you
> have helped folks to get the most out of our LSP, and have also helped to
> welcome and orient newbies.
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> Thanks very much for everything, and best wishes for your future endeavors
> and next adventures.
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> -SAlly
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> Sally Sheedy
> Adjunct Systems Librarian
> Whatcom Community College Library
> 237 W. Kellogg Rd
> Bellingham, WA  98226
> 360-383-3300 (main desk)
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of
> Elena Bianco <Elena.Bianco at skagit.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, March 4, 2022 7:45 AM
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> Oh, Wade! I am sad to hear this, and I also understand the desire to move
> on. You have no idea how much you will be missed. You've been indispensable
> to this community (and did a fantastic job of *creating* a community -
> and herding us cats). Speaking for myself, I could not have managed Alma
> without your help, and I am so grateful for everything I've learned from
> you and for your responsiveness to my panicked emails when I screwed
> something up.
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> Best of luck in your future endeavors!
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> Elena Bianco
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> Systems & Technical Services Librarian
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> Skagit Valley College Library
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> 2405 E. College Way
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> Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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> *From:* Wactclc-alma <wactclc-alma-bounces at lists.ctc.edu> on behalf of
> Guidry, Wade <WadeG at bigbend.edu>
> *Sent:* Thursday, March 3, 2022 6:32 PM
> *To:* WACTCLC Primo discussions <wactclc-primo at lists.ctc.edu>; WACTCLC
> Alma Discussion <wactclc-alma at lists.ctc.edu>
> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL*]-[Wactclc-alma] WACTCLC and what's next for the
> Alma / Primo project
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> Hi all,
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> 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.
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> 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. 😊
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Wade Guidry
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> Library Consortium Services Manager, WACTCLC
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> wadeg at bigbend.edu
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