California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction (CCLI)

The California Clearinghouse on Library Instruction (CCLI) was formed to provide a forum for California librarians interested in library instruction. In 1973 after a pre-conference on "Teaching the Library" at the California Library Association, there was a desire by reference librarians attending to share innovative instructional ideas and materials through a clearinghouse in order to avoid unnecessary duplication of work. CCLI is geographically divided--CCLI North and CCLI-South. Both have elected officers and Steering Committees comprised of members who attend any given meeting. The Steering Committees put on four programs each year; two in the North and two in the South. Programs are on various instructional topics such as teaching the Internet, evaluating library instruction, and using computer graphics in instruction. Both groups maintain depositories and collect instructional materials produced by libraries in California including print, software and videos. Two newsletters are also jointly published each year.

For more information, contact: