Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…to register, visit: https://www.nicheacademy.com/upcoming-webinars   Wednesday, Feb 7 (12-1 pm) Building Inclusive Online Tutorials (Georgia Library Association) Online tutorials are becoming an increasingly frequent element in libraries. One element not… (Search hits: 110 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 726.48)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for May 2024

…https://www.follettcommunity.com/s/webinars Thursday, May 16 (1-2 pm) Supporting Healthy Communities: Public Library Responses to the Opioid Crisis (Webjunction) The opioid crisis continues to rage unabated in our communities and worsened in… (Search hits: 162 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 724.48)

Program Spotlight: Pueblo Community College Library’s Shelfie Day

…Audience: College students and all of Pueblo Community College Description: We celebrated National Library Shelfie Day by encouraging students, faculty and staff to come into the library and get their… (Search hits: 9 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 685.47)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for April 2024

…have a free program that you would like us to consider for next month? Submit it by the 20th here: https://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/ce/ce_program_submission_form.shtml ONLINE CONFERENCE: Thursday, Apr 25 (10 am -5 pm)… (Search hits: 102 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 598.41)

Help Writing a Resume

…history, but will also demonstrate your writing and organizational ability. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment offers a helpful Resume Guidance webpage that can help you produce a resume… (Search hits: 4 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 523.25)

Websites for Libraries & Library Organizations

The State Library’s Networking & Resource Sharing office (NRS) provides websites free-of-charge for libraries, museums, and related organizations. NRS can help you create your site, host it for free, and… (Search hits: 5 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 509.88)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for January 2024

…the new year complete. Moderated by Booklist’s Adult Books editor Donna Seaman. For more information and to register, visit: https://www.booklistonline.com/webinars   Tuesday, Jan 16 (12-1 pm) Navigating Student Mental Health… (Search hits: 104 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 496.99)

Hidden Gem: Community Dialogue Guide from Space Science Institute

…  How does the Community Dialogue Guide help libraries address needs and challenges in serving their communities? The Community Dialogue framework was originally created for our Discover Health travelling exhibit… (Search hits: 39 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 208.24)

Time Machine Tuesday: Denver’s Freeways That Were Never Built

…Platte Canyon Road. Proposed interchange at Hampden. The Columbine Freeway was just one of a number of proposed freeways through Denver that were never built. The Skyline Freeway would have… (Search hits: 17 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 204.75)

Grants & Grant Writing

The Colorado State Library administers three different annual grants to eligible Colorado libraries. Grant Opportunities State Library Grant Opportunities information contact: Jean Heilig, Fiscal Officer & LSTA Coordinator, heilig_j@cde.state.co.us, 303-551-4711… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 461.03)

The K-12 Library Connection: Celebrating the Freedom to Read

Celebrating the Freedom to Read Why celebrate the freedom to read? I recently had the incredible opportunity to visit the Museo de Memoria y Derechos Humanos (Museum of Memory and… (Search hits: 15 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 359.92)

Navigating Waves of Censorship: Resources for Public and School Libraries

…Intellectual Freedom makes all the major intellectual freedom documents available on the ALA website. https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom ALA-OIF 800-545-2433, ext. 4223 http://www.ala.org/oif Freedom to Read Foundation 800-545-2433 ext. 4226 http://www.ftrf.org/ Colorado Chapter… (Search hits: 44 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 280.47)

Eliminating Fines FAQs

…I find one in a community similar to ours? Check out this map of libraries around the world that are at least partially fine-free: https://endlibraryfines.info/fine-free-library-map/. While not a comprehensive list… (Search hits: 46 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 272.77)

Locals Receive Diploma Thanks to Free Library Program

…program through Pikes Peak Library District in El Paso County that helps participants earn accredited high school diplomas online. “The fact that it was free, that it was online, those… (Search hits: 27 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 259.73)

Free online resources

…tool that lets you compare different versions of files side by side. Online Learning Coursera – Take courses from the world’s leading institutions. Many courses are free and offer self-paced… (Search hits: 10 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 242.08)

Touring Colorado’s Collections: Free Online Access to Aspen History

…interested in researching and learning from the collection. This online access makes engaging in this wealth of information easy from the comfort and convenience of the home or classroom. The… (Search hits: 7 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 223.85)

Free Access to Digitized Historic Newspapers: Colorado and Beyond

…the CHNC offers access to more Colorado titles than any other free or commercial site. But did you know that Colorado isn’t the only state with free online access to… (Search hits: 32 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 219.48)

Tips for Avoiding Scams Related to COVID-19

…https://www.fdic.gov/consumers/consumer/news/march2020.html; https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2020/pr20040.html; https://www.fdic.gov/news/news/press/2020/pr20037.html Federal Trade Commission (FTC) – https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/ftc-coronavirus-scams-part-2; https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts Justice Department – https://www.justice.gov/coronavirus; https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-files-its-first-enforcement-action-against-covid-19-fraud; https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/attorney-general-william-p-barr-urges-american-public-report-covid-19-fraud National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) – https://content.naic.org/article/consumer_alert_identifying_and_avoiding_covid_19_scams.htm From the Colorado Secretary of State:… (Search hits: 21 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 117.81)