Free Access to Digitized Historic Newspapers: Colorado and Beyond

Most of you know that Colorado offers free online access to historic newspapers through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection (CHNC). With over 650 unique titles comprising over 2.8 million pages,… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 9.78)

Friday Grab Bag, July 21, 2023

online Libraries in the Age of AI: a primer September 7, 1:00 – 2:00 pm Register online OATS & Senior Planet for Colorado Libraries September 13, 11:00 am – 12:00… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 9.78)

Start Up a U/X Café at Your Library

…we could change to improve our patrons’ online resources experience. During our hard look, we brainstormed ideas and we also worked to avoid jargon. For example, what does “online resource”… (Search hits: 8 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 9.78)

Friday Grab Bag, September 1, 2023

…– 1:30 pm Register online Online Learning Opportunities in September 2023 for Library Staff. Browse this calendar of free online learning opportunities shared with us by Wyoming State Library. Library… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.55)

Time Machine Tuesday: College Catalogs

…— online back to 2001-02 Otero Junior College — online back to 2004-06 Fort Lewis College — online back to 1914-15 Mesa State College — online back to 1989-90 (click… (Search hits: 25 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 30.55)

Friday Grab Bag, August 25, 2023

…the Change Colorado September 19, 11:00 – 11:30 am Register online Growing Readers Together: Garfield County Public Libraries September 26, 1:00 – 1:30 pm Register online Online Learning Opportunities in… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.55)

Friday Grab Bag, September 22, 2023

…Most events are online and require registration. Follow the reader Golden Transcript, September 20, 1983 Want to learn more about buying and selling online? High Plains Library District is offering… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.55)

Pomp & Circumstances That are Out of Our Control: Commencement 2020

…via a web form. Steps: Complete the online Stories of Colorado Online Content Submission Form. Upload your digital content though the online form, or send via external storage device to… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.55)

Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

…contact if you are not satisfied with your purchase. If purchasing an item online, never send cash. The safest way to make a purchase online is through credit card.  … (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, September 29, 2023

…even while driving. Register online. Learn how to Prepare for a Fun and Safe Solar Eclipse with South Routt Libraries and presenter Lindsey Rocks on October 6 at 4:30 pm…. (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, October 20, 2023

…you and early literacy activity ideas for your little ones. Register online. Durango Public Library’s Haunted Halloween Bash on October 27 is a teen party with the requisite crafts, games,… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, October 27, 2023

…Dead bread with pumpkin atole filling at an online class hosted by Poudre Libraries and taught by Mexican baker Eliceo Lara. Kids and adults are invited to make this delicious… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, April 5, 2024

…9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, online No registration required Fostering Inclusive Mentorship: Strategies for Supporting Librarians Across Their Careers April 15, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, online Registration required Colorado… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, November 17, 2023

…gratitude. Register online. Teens are invited to Tag the Turkey, at a special Thanksgiving-themed laser tag event hosted by Jefferson County Public Library on November 17 at Lakewood Library. This… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Our Historic Story Keeps Growing…..

…an online historic collection we would love to speak with you! We are currently working with 39 partners that use a variety of different online collection management systems including –… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 7.33)

Friday Grab Bag, October 6, 2023

…Rocky Mountain Paranormal Research Society for Ghost Hunting 101 on October 7 at 2:00 pm. The presentation will include instructions on using common equipment to spot specters. Register online. Ruby… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.11)

Bag of Tricks – Money, Money, Money.

…one place. Linking accounts always brings up the question of security. So, is it safe? Nothing online is 100% unhackable. If your banking or credit card is already online, Mint… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.11)

Friday Grab Bag, April 12, 2024

…Supporting Librarians Across Their Careers April 15, 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, online Registration required Colorado Resource Sharing Conference April 17 (pre-conference) & 18, online Register by April 15 36th… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.11)

Friday Grab Bag, May 3, 2024

…22, 9:30 – 11:30 am, online Registration required CSL in Session: Bienvenidos: Creating Welcome for Hispanohablantes and Latines at Your Library May 28, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, online No registration… (Search hits: 5 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 6.11)

Rare and Unique Newspaper Issues: Only Available Online at CHNC!

Our partner the Wilkinson Public Library recently added a number of new issues to the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection, (CHNC). This new content includes a number of new and very… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 61.11)