Libraries Invested in Our Planet

…our full potential. This planet belongs to all of us, and growing equity requires that underrepresented populations are both included and celebrated within the “our” of “invest in our planet.”… (Search hits: 11 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 350.3)

New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection

…own torn identity as an Arab-American. (Norton) Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood, by Trevor Noah Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk… (Search hits: 22 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 232.27)

Colorado Sales Tax Changes

Changes to the laws about how sales tax is collected in Colorado went into effect on December 1. These changes affect many small businesses in Colorado. The new laws require… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 707.38)

General Mills 100,000 Book Giveaway!

100,000 books to First Book. First Book’s mission is to give new books to kids in need to help them develop skills to succeed in life. Cheerios is asking the… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 467.49)

Friday Grab Bag, September 29, 2023

…like this selection from around Colorado. IT Operations Supervisor – Jefferson County Public Library Patron Experience Associate – Standley Lake Library – Jefferson County Public Library Public Services Supervisor –… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 38.42)

Things to Do in South Central Colorado

…the South Central region. A sampling of these include: Colorado: The San Luis Valley (historical publication from 1926) Your Guide to Colorado Trails: South Front Range Valley of Lost Souls:… (Search hits: 6 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 320.47)

Time Machine Tuesday: Postcards from Southwestern Colorado

…they were proud of, the natural wonders that excited viewers. It’s little wonder that postcards are a popular collector’s item today. If you’re studying the history of Southwestern Colorado, postcards… (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 309.02)

25th Anniversary of the South Canyon Fire

This past Saturday marked the 25th anniversary of the South Canyon Fire near Glenwood Springs, which claimed the lives of fourteen firefighters battling the blaze on Storm King Mountain. Caused… (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 309.02)

Helping Your Community with Internet

…if you heard that the government (the FCC to be exact) was going to pay for your Internet, you might doubt it. And rightfully so. This is why I want… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 307.65)

Internet Safety

Earlier this week Colorado Attorney General John Suthers unveiled Wired with Wisdom, an Internet safety program designed to educate Colorado parents on how to keep their kids safe online. According… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 304.36)

Colorado Innovation Network

…Colorado Innovation Network, but you can call us COIN. We are a catalyst for innovation. We are creating a physical and virtual network of global leaders that will encourage relationships… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 304.36)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…engaging experiences that equip students with future-ready skills. For more information and to register, visit: https://home.edweb.net/webinars/   Tuesday, Feb 6 (11 am -12 pm) Choosing the Right CRM for your… (Search hits: 46 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 299.66)

Transportation Network Companies

How does the State of Colorado regulate digitally-networked transportation companies like Uber and Lyft? The Colorado Legislative Council has just published a new Issue Brief that explores this topic. Here… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 298.62)

Digital Equity Survey for ALL Coloradans

…(NTIA) will be here before we know it! These are five year plans that outline how each state will bring digital equity to those who lack high speed internet access,… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 298.62)

Internet Speed Test

The State of Colorado’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) is offering a new tool for Colorado residents and businesses to test the speed of their broadband internet connection.  The speed test… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 298.62)

Colorado SBDC Network

The Colorado Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network has a new website.  Here you can find information about the resources and assistance available to those looking to start a business… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 292.87)

Broadband – Bag of Tricks

…provide enough internet? Yes? And what is “enough internet”? To calculate the minimum bandwidth you need to provide quality Internet‐based services, consider what you want available to each internet user… (Search hits: 37 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 215.85)

Mindsource Brain Injury Network

If you’re looking for resources and information on brain injuries, the Colorado Department of Human Services has a new website that may be of help. The MINDSOURCE Brain Injury Network,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 292.87)

Talking Book Library Named Network Library of the Year

The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped has named the Colorado Talking Book Library as Network Library of the Year. The award, which comes with a $1,000… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 292.87)

Why EDI Jargon Can Be Counterproductive

…web. Language & Polarization The internet, where so much content is written, makes for easy sharing, and through sharing and re-sharing, language itself evolves. A case in point is the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 292.87)