About CLIC

What is CLIC?

Cooperating Libraries In Consortium (CLIC) is a non-profit federation of the libraries of eight private colleges and universities in Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Incorporated by the college presidents in 1969, CLIC continuously works to improve library resources and services through cooperative efforts.

Mission

(Adopted by CLIC Board of Directors, 2005)
CLIC exists to support member libraries in the fulfillment of their missions.

Vision

CLIC utilizes strategic partnerships and technology to facilitate the transition to the academic library of the future, through innovation, collaboration and empowerment of its members.

CLIC is an effective and efficient organization and a vigilant steward of human and financial capital.

CLIC membership exemplifies servant leadership (see *) to our individual campus communities, the higher education community and the greater Minnesota library community.

* According to Robert Greenleaf, author of "The Servant as Leader," servant leadership is a practical philosophy that supports people who choose to serve first, and then lead as a way of expanding service to individuals and institutions. Servant-leaders may or may not hold formal leadership positions. Servant-Leadership encourages collaboration, trust, foresight, listening, and the ethical use of power and empowerment.

CLIC Board of Directors, 2010-2011

  • Augsburg College - Jane Ann Nelson
  • Bethel University - David Stewart
  • Concordia University, St. Paul - Charlotte Knoche
  • Hamline University - Julie Rochat
  • Macalester College - Terri Fishel
  • Northwestern College - Ruth McGuire
  • St. Catherine University - Carol Johnson
  • University of St. Thomas - Dan Gjelten
  • Board Officers/Excutive Committee:
  • President - Ruth McGuire
  • Vice President/President-Elect - Terri Fishel
  • Treasurer - Dan Gjelten
  • Secretary (Non-Voting/Ex Officio) - Tom Nichol

Objectives

  • Provide improved and more comprehensive library resources and services to library users through the enhanced sharing of materials.
  • Operate and manage an integrated, automated library system.
  • Develop entrepreneurial initiatives in order to deliver new/expanding content and services.
  • Provide opportunities for staff collegiality, leadership and training.