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Library Leadership

The latest news, resources, and professional development opportunities for public library directors, managers, board members, and trustees.

Broadband Access & the Universal Service Fund

SHLB is hosting two different webinars that discuss current hurdles with the USF and the role it plays in bridging the digital divide.  Learn more about the March 19th and April 2 webinars and register here.

Library Leadership

Kieran Hixon

March 18, 2025

Happy National High Five Day!

Kieran Hixon and Sharon Morris just finished a tour of 50 libraries in 4 weeks and have some High Fives …

Library Leadership

Kieran Hixon

April 18, 2024

Updating the Colorado Public Library Standards

Colorado State Library is updating the Co Public Library Standards (CPL Standards). Help develop the new version for 2024 and …

CSL News, Library Leadership

Sharon Morris

September 5, 2023

Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations Can Find Funding & Grants

FREE fundraising series Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations Can Find Funding & Grants – April 13 and …

Library Leadership

Kieran Hixon

March 20, 2023

From Isolation to Conversation: Talking with Community Leaders

Now that the pandemic seems to have receded, many librarians are wondering what’s next. Do we go back to the …

Library Leadership

Sharon Morris

December 22, 2022

Transgender in the Workplace

Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand and support employees who are …

Library Leadership

Sharon Morris

December 5, 2022

Broadband Map: Check Out & Challenge the Data

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have published an interactive National Broadband Map.  Check it out with these tips on how …

Library Leadership

Sharon Morris

November 28, 2022

Addressing Threats in Public Libraries

Recently, I conducted a survey of public library directors and deputy directors asking what topics most interested them for an …

Continuing Education, Library Leadership

Sharon Morris

November 23, 2022

Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, April-June 2021

There is an abundance of spring training opportunities for public library boards. Here is a list of some that might …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

April 7, 2021

Trustee Corner – March 2021

The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

March 24, 2021

Trustee Corner – February 2021

The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

February 18, 2021

Intellectual Freedom & Public Library Policy

A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of the Trustee Corner. Intellectual freedom is a core value of …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

February 2, 2021

Trustee Corner – January 2021

The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

January 22, 2021

Welcoming New Public Library Trustees: Orientation Tips & Resources

A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of the Trustee Corner. At the start of the …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

January 20, 2021

Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, January-March 2021

There are plenty of opportunities for library trustee learning in early 2021. Here are a few that may be of …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

January 6, 2021

United for Libraries Self-Paced Learning Pilot

Are you looking for more ways to learn about your role as a library trustee? Would you like to be …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

December 14, 2020

Trustee Corner – December 2020

The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

December 10, 2020

Trustee Corner – November 2020

The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

November 5, 2020

Virtual Learning for Library Trustees – November 2020

Are you looking to expand your knowledge when it comes to serving on the library board? Here are a few …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

October 27, 2020

Virtual Trustee Training Available By Request

Is your public library board looking for training on a subject of interest? Does your board need consultation on a …

Library Trustees

Crystal Schimpf

October 20, 2020

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