From Isolation to Conversation: Talking with Community Leaders
Now that the pandemic seems to have receded, many librarians are wondering what’s next. Do we go back to the …
Colorado Virtual Library
The Digital Repository Top 5: the most popular newly digitized materials of 2022
As we near the end of 2022, we’re once again sharing the most popular items that the State Publications Library …
Weaving Together Mixed Methods
Happy holidays to library lovers and data enthusiasts everywhere! This post will take a festive approach to wrapping up our …
Hidden Gem: Media Literacy Programming from League of Women Voters Colorado
Karen Sheek coordinates Local League Support at League of Women Voters Colorado . They’ve answered some questions below to help …
Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep
Did you know that the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep is the official state animal of Colorado? The General Assembly made …
Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection: Adding Newspapers to Your Library Catalog
Do you want to provide access to free historic newspapers directly from your library catalog? Meet Colorado State Library’s CHNC …
Program Spotlight: McElwain Elementary School Library’s “Power of Stories”
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Transgender in the Workplace
Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand and support employees who are …
Cloud seeding in Colorado
Did you know that Colorado has had modified weather since the 1950s? There are many ways that we modify weather, …
The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program
The Emergency Connectivity Fund Program will provide funding to schools and libraries for reasonably priced laptops, tablets, Wi-Fi hotspots, routers, …
The K-12 Library Connection: Spotlight on School Libraries (December 2022)
What does a strong library program look like in action? A spotlight on Adams 12 Five Stars Schools library programs.
Book Club Reads for People in a Hurry
Fact: between family, work, and hobbies, time is a hot commodity for a lot of people. Another fact: book clubs …
Hidden Gem: Tax Rebate Resources and Support from Get Ahead Colorado
Isabel Dickson is the Economic Mobility Specialist at Get Ahead Colorado and the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment …
Broadband Map: Check Out & Challenge the Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have published an interactive National Broadband Map. Check it out with these tips on how …
Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
Recently, I conducted a survey of public library directors and deputy directors asking what topics most interested them for an …
Holiday Shopping Safety
The day after Thanksgiving is a popular shopping holiday. It is also a popular time for scammers hoping to take advantage of people caught up in frenzied gift shopping. Luckily the Colorado Attorney General’s Office has pulled together some good tips that will help you shop safely this season.
Colorado’s Governors: Elias M. Ammons
Our series on Colorado’s governors continues with Elias M. Ammons, Colorado’s 19th governor. Governor Ammons served one term from 1913-1915. …
Program Spotlight: Arapahoe Library District’s “Celebrate Mexico” Program
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that they’re proud of and they …
Directions for Research Design: Mixed Methods
Have you ever come to a trail intersection and had a hard time deciding which way to choose, not because …
Hidden Gem: Speakers Bureau from Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book
Mary Hickey is the Books Programs Coordinator at Colorado Humanities & Center for the Book. They’ve answered some questions below …