We want to ensure that everyone in the state of Connecticut has the freedom to read. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcome in our libraries." Librarians Push for Legislative Protections in Response to Book Challenges. CT Examiner. December 6, 2023.
The waitlists for e-books are over six months long. Our budgets are strained because we have to keep re-renting “Harry Potter” at the same exorbitant prices over and over again." High Licensing Costs Threaten eBook Library Collections Across the State. CT Examiner. December 7, 2023.
Somehow, publishers have been able to skirt procurement law for the last 20 years. Librarians in Connecticut are asking for that to change." Libraries Need Fair eBook Contract Terms. CT Mirror. April 3, 2023.
“[It’s] costing taxpayers thousands of dollars over the life of a single e-book and making a robust e-book collection out of reach for many libraries,” The Fight Between Authors and Librarians is Tearing Book Lovers Apart. Washington Post. July 25, 2022.
"It shows that circulation is within our control."
My Favorite Session at #PLA2022, SuperLibraryMarketing, April 6, 2022.
"Libraries regularly pay four to five times what consumers pay for the same e-books and then are forced to re-buy the same titles every year, costing taxpayers thousands of dollars over the life of a single e-book and making a robust e-book collection out of reach for many libraries."
Connecticut Introduces Library Ebook Bill. Publisher's Weekly. February 25, 2022
Library Smashes Record with 100K Checkouts. Rivereast News Bulletin. July 9, 2021. "We're striving for exceptional"
East Hampton Library Wins Statewide Award. Rivereast News Bulletin. May 21, 2021
Life Size Candy Land Launches in Connecticut. NBC Connecticut. March 12, 2021.
Candy Land Comes to Life in East Hampton. WFSB, Channel 3. March 12, 2021.
East Hampton Becomes Life Size Candy Land. WTNH, Channel 8. March 17, 2021.
Book Sales and Borrowing Soar During Pandemic. NBC Connecticut. March, 17, 2021.
East Hampton Becomes Life Size Candy Land. WFSB, Channel 3. March 18, 2021.
Despite Pandemic, Library Circulation Continues to Climb. Rivereast News, August 21, 2020. "Even with the month long closing, Paul said about 7,500 attended the Library's programs compared to 5,900 last year..."
Radio Interview on Feel Good Fridays. iCRV Radio, July 31, 2020. Learn how the Library is re-imagining services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Library Survey Yields Nearly 300 Responses. Rivereast News, February 14, 2020. "All of these accomplishments have not quieted Paul's ambition to help create the best library experience for Belltown."
East Hampton Library Officials Want to Hear from You Really. Middletown Press, February 4, 2020. "Buoyed by a dramatic increase in the use of the facility, Library Advisory Board and Library Director Ellen Paul are asking for the public‘s help in developing a strategic plan for the future."
Publishers Changing the e-book Game for Libraries, Hurting Taxpayers. Middletown Press, November 21, 2019. "With Macmillan’s recent decision however, we’re left in an even more vulnerable position."
Library Honored for Role in Village Center Success. Rivereast News, May 10, 2019. "This recognition caps two years of work stemming from Community Conversations on the future of East Hampton."
A New Twist on Healthy Eating : Featured in the Santa Clara Weekly. Issue 37. "“Libraries aren’t just books, books, books, it’s about the betterment of the individual and the community through learning and learning happens through many different avenues,” said Paul."
Chocolate Party Celebrates Funded Library Programs : Featured in the Santa Clara Weekly. Issue 15. "Paul says. “I think this is so important for our community when you look at the demographics. 40 percent of those who live here in Santa Clara were born in another country.”"
Library Offering Free Financial, Homebuyer Workshops : Featured in The Northside Chronicle. March 20, 2014"The Woods Run Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1201 Woods Run Ave., is partnering with Brightwood Civic Group, WesBanco and NeighborWorks of Western Pennsylvania to bring residents a Money Smart Series of financial and homebuyer education workshops."
Author, Historian to Speak at Woods Run Library : Featured in The Northside Chronicle. January 21, 2014
"Mr. Brewer’s lecture kicks off African American History month at CLP – Woods Run."
I Draw New London Wrap Up: Featured on Library as Incubator Project Website. 11/26/12
"Two of our artists who came out to the reception hadn’t seen each other in years. It was very exciting to see their reunion over a project that was specifically designed to do exactly that, bring people together."
I Draw New London Project Update : Featured on Library as Incubator Website. 10/17/12
"With all of the marketing, we’ve seen a lot of new faces come into the library after hearing about the project, and we’ve seen a lot of our regulars get excited over something new and different at their library."
I Draw New London Project at The Public Library of New London : Featured on Library as Incubator Website. 10/03/12
"I Draw New London” is a wonderful example of a library program that showcases the creativity of individual citizens while providing an entire community with a unique and compelling “big picture” of the city in which they make their lives. We have to agree – we’re excited to see what comes out of this project"
Art Supplies Available for Check Out At the Public Library of New London : Featured on New London Patch 10/01/12
"Regardless our different backgrounds, we are all New Londoners. What better way to express that than to draw what is important to us and share it with our fellow New Londoners?" said Ellen Paul, head of reference. "We think that art transcends all boundaries and is a perfect way of telling our story as New Londoners."
Summer Reading Programs See Increase in Participation : Featured on New London Patch. 07/24/12
“It’s grown by leaps and bounds this year,” said Ellen Paul, head of reference at the library.
New London Library Provides New Center for Eastern CT Non Profits : Featured on New London Patch. 06/26/12
"Library Head of Reference Ellen Paul said that books and periodicals help nonprofits on a variety of topics including fundraising, marketing, grant writing, management planning, boards, and taxes."
East Hampton Library Wins Statewide Award. Rivereast News Bulletin. May 21, 2021
Life Size Candy Land Launches in Connecticut. NBC Connecticut. March 12, 2021.
Candy Land Comes to Life in East Hampton. WFSB, Channel 3. March 12, 2021.
East Hampton Becomes Life Size Candy Land. WTNH, Channel 8. March 17, 2021.
Book Sales and Borrowing Soar During Pandemic. NBC Connecticut. March, 17, 2021.
East Hampton Becomes Life Size Candy Land. WFSB, Channel 3. March 18, 2021.
Despite Pandemic, Library Circulation Continues to Climb. Rivereast News, August 21, 2020. "Even with the month long closing, Paul said about 7,500 attended the Library's programs compared to 5,900 last year..."
Radio Interview on Feel Good Fridays. iCRV Radio, July 31, 2020. Learn how the Library is re-imagining services during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Library Survey Yields Nearly 300 Responses. Rivereast News, February 14, 2020. "All of these accomplishments have not quieted Paul's ambition to help create the best library experience for Belltown."
East Hampton Library Officials Want to Hear from You Really. Middletown Press, February 4, 2020. "Buoyed by a dramatic increase in the use of the facility, Library Advisory Board and Library Director Ellen Paul are asking for the public‘s help in developing a strategic plan for the future."
Publishers Changing the e-book Game for Libraries, Hurting Taxpayers. Middletown Press, November 21, 2019. "With Macmillan’s recent decision however, we’re left in an even more vulnerable position."
Library Honored for Role in Village Center Success. Rivereast News, May 10, 2019. "This recognition caps two years of work stemming from Community Conversations on the future of East Hampton."
A New Twist on Healthy Eating : Featured in the Santa Clara Weekly. Issue 37. "“Libraries aren’t just books, books, books, it’s about the betterment of the individual and the community through learning and learning happens through many different avenues,” said Paul."
Chocolate Party Celebrates Funded Library Programs : Featured in the Santa Clara Weekly. Issue 15. "Paul says. “I think this is so important for our community when you look at the demographics. 40 percent of those who live here in Santa Clara were born in another country.”"
Library Offering Free Financial, Homebuyer Workshops : Featured in The Northside Chronicle. March 20, 2014"The Woods Run Branch of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, 1201 Woods Run Ave., is partnering with Brightwood Civic Group, WesBanco and NeighborWorks of Western Pennsylvania to bring residents a Money Smart Series of financial and homebuyer education workshops."
Author, Historian to Speak at Woods Run Library : Featured in The Northside Chronicle. January 21, 2014
"Mr. Brewer’s lecture kicks off African American History month at CLP – Woods Run."
I Draw New London Wrap Up: Featured on Library as Incubator Project Website. 11/26/12
"Two of our artists who came out to the reception hadn’t seen each other in years. It was very exciting to see their reunion over a project that was specifically designed to do exactly that, bring people together."
I Draw New London Project Update : Featured on Library as Incubator Website. 10/17/12
"With all of the marketing, we’ve seen a lot of new faces come into the library after hearing about the project, and we’ve seen a lot of our regulars get excited over something new and different at their library."
I Draw New London Project at The Public Library of New London : Featured on Library as Incubator Website. 10/03/12
"I Draw New London” is a wonderful example of a library program that showcases the creativity of individual citizens while providing an entire community with a unique and compelling “big picture” of the city in which they make their lives. We have to agree – we’re excited to see what comes out of this project"
Art Supplies Available for Check Out At the Public Library of New London : Featured on New London Patch 10/01/12
"Regardless our different backgrounds, we are all New Londoners. What better way to express that than to draw what is important to us and share it with our fellow New Londoners?" said Ellen Paul, head of reference. "We think that art transcends all boundaries and is a perfect way of telling our story as New Londoners."
Summer Reading Programs See Increase in Participation : Featured on New London Patch. 07/24/12
“It’s grown by leaps and bounds this year,” said Ellen Paul, head of reference at the library.
New London Library Provides New Center for Eastern CT Non Profits : Featured on New London Patch. 06/26/12
"Library Head of Reference Ellen Paul said that books and periodicals help nonprofits on a variety of topics including fundraising, marketing, grant writing, management planning, boards, and taxes."