Welcome to the Tourism Community Library Designation
Read up on the recent changes to the Tourism Community Libraries designation…
Colorado Virtual Library
Introduction to Authority Control
Authority Control is a foundational concept in cataloging and bibliographic access. The goal of authority control is to improve precision …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Who were the Gang of 19?
“The Gang of 19 started shocking the world. It was the beginning of a protest that was nationwide in scope…” …
Program Spotlight: Club de Lectura de Cuentos Cortos/ Short Stories Book Club at Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales
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: Ridgway
Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is Ridgway! Ridgway State Park is located along the Uncompahgre River …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Accommodation Plans
With the passing of HB21-1110 (Colorado Laws for Persons with Disabilities) and HB24-1454 (Grace Period, Non-Compliance Digital Accessibility), we are …
On the Library Trail: Eastern Plains Edition
For two days and through hours of corn fields, feed lots, cattle, and wind farms, I ventured through the Eastern …
Remembering, Recovering, and Reuniting: Commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day
Every year on August 31st, the world unites for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD). This powerful day transcends borders, languages, …
Book Club Author Suggestion: Salman Rushdie
Brief Bio: Salman Rushdie, born Ahmed Salman Rushdie on June 19, 1947, in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, is a prominent …
A Search Through Local Revenue Sources
Explore the many ways that Colorado public libraries are funded and the factors to consider when working with this data.
Accessibility Quick Tip: July is Disability Pride Month!
Disability Pride Month is celebrated each July to honor the achievements, identities, and contributions of people with disabilities. This month …
Finding gold on the Fourth of July
Along with marking Independence Day in the United States, the Fourth of July takes on another layer of significance in …
Accessibility Quick Tip: Best Practices for Keeping Numbers Accessible in Online Communications
Ensuring numbers are accessible in online content is crucial for making your information understandable and usable for all audiences, including …
Catch Up on Webinars for Adult Services from Colorado State Library
Among the many services that Colorado State Library provides for our state, we provide access to learning opportunities for our …
Should book clubs watch screen adaptations?
This post is about all the book club sets (8 or more copies of the book) we have to offer …
Colorado’s Governors: William H. Adams
Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with William H. Adams, Colorado’s 25th governor. Governor Adams served three terms from 1927-1933. …
Colorado Library Law on Book Bans
Senate Bill 24-216 On May 31, 2024, Governor Polis signed into law Senate Bill 24-216, “Concerning the standards that public …
Program Spotlight: Grand County Library’s Outdoor Adventurers
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
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 …
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, …