Pigeon Loves Libraries and Libraries Love Pigeon!
Inaugural Pigeon Week saw Mo Willems’ notoriously intrepid and famously friendly Pigeon venture through Colorado, stopping at our public and …
Colorado Virtual Library
Book Club Author Suggestion: Stephen King
Brief Bio: Stephen Edward King (born 1947) is a prolific American author known for his mastery of horror, supernatural fiction, …
Bears, beetles, and bugling: teaching Colorado kids about nature and the environment
With the weather warming up and kids out of school for the summer, it’s a great time for Coloradans of all ages to get outside!
Sparking Interest in Summer Reading
Learn how to use sparklines to your advantage while exploring data on summer reading programs across Colorado.
Accessibility Grace Period
On May 24th Governor Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1454, which delays liability for digital accessibility problems until July …
Accessibility Statement – Colorado Book Club Resource Online Catalog
The Colorado State Library follows Web Accessibility Guidelines developed by the Governor’s Office of Innovation and Technology (OIT). We are committed …
MARC Control Fields
Control fields are the group of coded fields that appear like strings of characters at the top of a MARC …
Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways: Flat Tops Trail
Our series travelling Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues along the Flat Tops Trail!
Program Spotlight: Teen D&D and Ladies D&D at Lone Cone Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Louise Erdrich
Brief Bio: Louise Erdrich (born June 7, 1954) is a highly regarded American author known for her poignant exploration of …
SWIFT Update: INN-Reach Modernization Project – Summer 2024
INN-Reach Modernization Project For SWIFT libraries that use the Millennium Resource Sharing Broker (RSB) client, there is a significant change …
What if Colorado had a different name?
Our state’s name, “Colorado,” immediately conjures visions of mountain peaks and vibrant wildflowers. But our current state name wasn’t always …
Accessible Survey Design
An accessible survey is key to ensuring the data collected is representative of all the communities a library serves.
Keeping Your Social Media Accessible for All to Enjoy
What is social media accessibility? It is the practice of creating social media content and posts that provide an inclusive …
Program Spotlight: Broomfield Library’s Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Bonanza
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Colorado State Parks: Paonia
Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is Paonia! Paonia State Park is located in the Gunnison National …
About Screen Readers
A brief introduction to screen readers for authors of digital content.
Exploring Our Varied Humanity Through the Colorado Book Club Resource.
In recent years, the conversation around disability representation in literature has gained momentum, reflecting a growing awareness of the importance …
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 …
Using Emojis in Social Media – Good or Bad for Accessibility
Emojis can add depth to communication, allow you to express emotion and tone, and can enhance the overall meaning of …