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

[Elena Bianco]

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.

Best of luck in your future endeavors!


Elena Bianco

Systems & Technical Services Librarian

Skagit Valley College Library

2405 E. College Way

Mount Vernon, WA 98273



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Subject: [EXTERNAL*]-[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
Library Consortium Services Manager, WACTCLC
wadeg at bigbend.edu<mailto:wadeg at bigbend.edu>
(509) 760-4474
http://www.wactclc.org<http://www.wactclc.org/>




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