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: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 52.09)

Marijuana Laws and Health Effects

…on its health effects.  CDPHE has issued numerous publications to educate consumers about the regulation and effects of marijuana.  Other agencies, such as the Department of Revenue, which oversees enforcement,… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 624.73)

Helping Your Community with Internet

…$30 off of their monthly Internet bills and a one-time $100 discount on laptops, tablets, or desktop computers. This could be a great opportunity for many of your patrons. Find… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 322.9)

Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado

Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession of 2007-2009, and now, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought about another economic downturn for our… (Search hits: 11 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 29.18)

CHNC: New Lower Pricing for Newspaper Digitization

…This is a .5 cent reduction in prices to include historic newspaper content in CHNC. Same great service just lower prices. For this price you get: Estimates that are customized… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 76.15)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…5: Igniting Summer Learning with STEAM (edWeb) Feb 6: The Power of Collaboration: Strategies and Lessons Learned from the NGCP Network (NGCP) Feb 20: ALA’s Sara Jaffarian Award Presents –… (Search hits: 34 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 223.37)

Latino Poetry Grants: $1200 for Programs, Info and Application

…the deadline for applications is January 5, 2024.   A downloadable Latino Poetry Reader of featured poems, scholarly essays, and discussion questions will be distributed for use in each of… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 137.93)

Audio version of the 2006 Legislative Blue Book

The Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL) provides free service to Coloradans of all ages who are unable to read standard print material due to visual, physical or learning disabilities whether… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 135.28)

2009 "Long Bill" State Budget

It’s the most contentious Long Bill in years as lawmakers try to find ways to cut millions of dollars out of this year’s State Budget. The official state budget —… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 132.63)

New Laws Effective January 1, 2009

Tomorrow, being January 1, a number of new laws will take effect. These include: An increase in Colorado’s minimum wage. Minimum-wage workers will automatically receive a 26-cent pay increase as… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 132.63)

50th Anniversary of Interstate Highways 1956-2006

In the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1944, Congress acted on recommendations from Interregional Highways . The legislation called for designation of a National System of Interstate Highways, up to 40,000… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 132.63)

Fourteen State Library Agencies Selected as NASA@ My Library Partners

…that can be deployed on websites, mobile devices (e.g. smartphones and tablets) and multi-touch tables and kiosks. NASA@ My Library is an initiative of the STAR Library Network (STAR Net),… (Search hits: 14 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 102.32)

May is Building Safety Month

…Department of Public Health & Environment, 2009. Carbon monoxide: Carbon Monoxide Alarms. Colorado Legislative Council, 2009. Preventing Carbon Monoxide Problems. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 2006. Indoor Hazards. Colorado Division… (Search hits: 30 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 79.58)

Garden Pests

…University Cooperative Extension, 2006. Elm Leaf Beetles. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 2006. Flea Beetles. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 2006. Japanese Beetle. Colorado State University Cooperative Extension, 2007. Lady… (Search hits: 97 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 257.3)

Addressing Colorado’s Digital Divide

…it reported “more than two-thirds of the library Internet patrons polled have no other access to the Internet except through public Internet computers.” Job searches, job applications, online schooling, health… (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 51.68)

Calculating Percentage Change in Changing Times

…will be. In this case, you’ve been given the percentage change already (a 30% decrease in price), and you are looking for the final price after this discount is applied… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.92)

Topics in History: National Western Stock Show

…to Cattle Men Range Ledger January 15, 1910 Stock Prices Denver Markets Wray Rattler January 14, 1910 Cattle Prices Will Continue to Rule High Steamboat Pilot January 19, 1910 Stock… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.92)

Let’s Grow Readers this Summer!

…about i: http://www.bookitprogram.com/ More ideas Colorado family attractions for kids 10 & under https://www.colorado.com/articles/colorado-family-attractions-kids-10-under 21 Places To Take Kids In Colorado (Before They Grow Up) https://carpe-travel.com/21-places-to-take-your-kids-in-colorado-before-they-grow-up/ Colorado State Parks (Nature… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 58.63)

Time Machine Tuesday: 20th Century Fashions

…new uses. In 1942 the Extension produced Care of Clothing: Daily-Weekly-Seasonal; Care of Woolen Clothing; and Remodeling Clothing. By the 1970s, clothing was becoming cheaper and more mass-produced, so the… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 56.35)