April is Earth Month – How Well Do You Know Our Amazing Planet?

…you to a life filled with passion and purpose. The Four Agreements – by don Miguel Ruiz In The Four Agreements, don Miguel Ruiz reveals the source of self-limiting beliefs… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 35.79)

Bridges

Generations: The Historic Bridges of Colorado” (TRA1.2/B76/2004) from the Department of Transportation that contains a pictorial history of Colorado bridges, including a chapter on bridge types. If you feel like… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

The Erie News: First Publication of a Weld County News Boy!

…Collection. The Historical Society is raising funds to support this endeavour of preserving the newspapers for future generations. To learn more about this important work, visit the Erie Historical Society… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

State Library Launches New Historic Newspapers Database

…ensure that their historical record is not only preserved, but readily accessible to future generations. To meet this objective, communities raise funds to digitize their local historic newspapers. “One of… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Next Draft: EDI digest – September 2021

…on celebrating literature, improving community connections, and fostering dialogue across social, cultural, and generational lines. Libraries and Reading: New Service Models for Patrons with Intellectual Disability [broken link removed 2021-10-19](Niche… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Wind Power and its Effect on Wildlife

…electric power generation. But how do these giant propellers affect birds and other wildlife? The Colorado Division of Wildlife held a three-day conference on this subject in 2006; you can… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Changes in Colorado Government

…saving these same materials from his administration, for future generations. On Wednesday, the 2011 session of the Legislature will begin, with more than a quarter of the state’s lawmakers there… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Colorado has a Poet Laureate.

…five generations in Colorado. His father grew up in Trinidad, his mother in Grand Junction, and except for family visits did not spend an extended time in Colorado. He and… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Historic Colorado Postcards

…were important to previous generations. Plus, illustrated postcards show pictures in color before the widespread use of color photography. The Archives has a collection of over 800 historic postcards, about… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Time Machine Tuesday: Germans from Russia in Colorado

Between 1975 and 1978, Colorado State University undertook a study of the progress and achievements of Germans from Russia in Colorado. According to the study, The Germans from Russia are… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Resources Addressing Racism for Youth Services Staff

…online professional development curriculum Embrace Race, a national nonprofit of parents and educators; website includes webinars, articles, and collection development tools with the goal of raising a generation of children… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Stories of Colorado: Social Distancing Diaries

…to the recording of phone calls. As a general rule, you shouldn’t run into any legal trouble if you capture both parties verbally consenting to the recording. Colorado requires that… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Colorado’s Historic Highway Bridges

…Creek Canyon Bridge Rehabilitation (DVD, 2005, CDOT) Driving Tours of Historic Bridges in Fremont County and Near I-70, West of Denver, Colorado (2004, CDOT and State Historical Fund) Spanning Generations:… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Colorado Libraries in the 2010s: Children and Family Literacy Focus & Expansion

…systems added whole early literacy departments (e.g., Denver Public Library, Arapahoe Library District), and several Colorado public libraries created early literacy librarian positions. In addition, rural public libraries in areas… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Wind Farm in Eastern Colorado

Governor Ritter announced yesterday plans for the first wind farm on the central-eastern plains. Duke Energy and Tri-State Generation and Transmission are teaming together to form the “Kit Carson Windpower… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Time Machine Tuesday: Denver Parks and Parkways

…a common legacy: the will, the effort, and the imagination of the first generation of Denver citizens, of energetic civic leaders, and of creative designers. Denver’s Civic Center, 1920s. Courtesy… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Diversifying the Colorado Book Club Resource Collection

…Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A powerful, tender story of race and identity about Ifemelu and Obinze who are young and in love when they depart military-ruled Nigeria for the West. Beautiful,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Outdoor Ethics

…future generations. If you live in Colorado you’ve probably heard the phrases “leave no trace” and “pack it in, pack it out,” reminders to enjoy our outdoors responsibly. The Leave… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 11.93)

Chess is Booming and Library Workers Should Pay Attention

Chess is one of the oldest games still played today. It originated in the game of Chaturanga which is traced back to India approximately 1600 years ago. The rules of… (Search hits: 2 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 23.86)

Free Online Learning Opportunities for February 2024

…Depository Library Program) DEVELOPMENT & MANAGING CHANGE Feb 20: Bridging Generational Communication Gaps in the Nonprofit Workplace (Nonprofit Learning Lab) Feb 26: How to Manage an Inclusive Team (GovLoop) Feb… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 71.58)