The latest news, resources, and professional development opportunities for public library directors, managers, board members, and trustees.
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.
Kieran Hixon and Sharon Morris just finished a tour of 50 libraries in 4 weeks and have some High Fives to give to public libraries. …
Colorado State Library is updating the Co Public Library Standards (CPL Standards). Help develop the new version for 2024 and beyond. Below is an outline …
FREE fundraising series Bringing in the Money: How Friends and Foundations Can Find Funding & Grants – April 13 and 19 United for Libraries will …
Now that the pandemic seems to have receded, many librarians are wondering what’s next. Do we go back to the same old approaches? Should we …
Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand and support employees who are transitioning. Dr. Renee McLaughlin provided helpful …
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have published an interactive National Broadband Map. Check it out with these tips on how to use it . The …
Recently, I conducted a survey of public library directors and deputy directors asking what topics most interested them for an online discussion forum. While a …
There is an abundance of spring training opportunities for public library boards. Here is a list of some that might be of interest to Colorado …
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, useful information, and relevant …
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of the Trustee Corner. Intellectual freedom is a core value of library work, but what exactly …
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of the Trustee Corner. At the start of the calendar year, new library trustees …
There are plenty of opportunities for library trustee learning in early 2021. Here are a few that may be of interest to Colorado public library …
Are you looking for more ways to learn about your role as a library trustee? Would you like to be able to learn in your …
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
Are you looking to expand your knowledge when it comes to serving on the library board? Here are a few opportunities taking place in November …
Is your public library board looking for training on a subject of interest? Does your board need consultation on a specific topic? Does your board …