Using Plain Language

writing. Conveying your message Using plain language does not mean you must avoid complex ideas or make your message boring to read. Simple language conveys ideas in crystal-clear components. The… (Search hits: 14 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.63)

Online Guides to Colorado Architecture

The Colorado Historical Society’s website offers some very helpful resources for anyone researching historic architecture in Colorado. Their Online Guides page offers such helpful resources on Colorado architects and builders,… (Search hits: 4 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 65.33)

Fire and Flood Season is Coming – Is Your Library Ready?

…to just be for big disasters, but should address smaller emergencies, as well. Helpful Resources for Writing a Disaster Plan Putting together a disaster plan may sound daunting, but it… (Search hits: 19 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 81.33)

Helping Your Community with Internet

…could be a great opportunity for many of your patrons. Find out more at AffordableConnectivity.gov To help spread the word, feel free to use these printable information sheets and posters.https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16kyLzuL2NPhRUb8sQqbMyOBOR3I1NABT?usp=sharing… (Search hits: 3 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 105.06)

Updating the Colorado Public Library Standards

…and revising the CPL Standards. You can be involved: Provide comments (through Sept. 30, 2023) Serve on a task force (see below for details) Attend an online meeting, and/or Join… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 103.44)

The K-12 Library Connection: Spotlight on School Libraries (April 2023)

…of reading. Christine opens the library before school three days per week so that students can start their school day selecting new library books, reading, completing homework, or playing board… (Search hits: 18 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 102.31)

New Book Club Titles to Help You Combat the Cold Weather

Is the snow getting you down already? Well, then find a good book, five of your bestest new friends and make a book club happen. That’s the best way I… (Search hits: 0 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 100)

Book Club – Inside and Out

…unit for her help with the writing of this post as well as her great Resource Kit creations. You all ROCK! *All book descriptions are taken from Goodreads.com and Amazon.com…. (Search hits: 35 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 99.96)

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

…(Colorado authors!) In a time of unprecedented isolation, the stories we tell ourselves and each other create a sense of community, of belonging. The writings in this anthology come from… (Search hits: 31 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 98.38)

Start Up a U/X Café at Your Library

…libraries and companies solved your issue Where do you log in? Where is the search bar? Where do you look for help, hours, locations and more? What are peak times… (Search hits: 18 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 80.45)

Online Career Help

Are you looking for a new job, or thinking of taking your career in a new direction?  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment can assist.  Their Career Help webpage… (Search hits: 3 in body, 2 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 114.11)

Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, January-March 2021

…view more information and to register. January 13: Proactive Advocacy and Communication for Library Trustees and Staff (WebJunction) This free webinar explores communication tools and strategies for boards and library… (Search hits: 16 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 95.83)

Hey Teachers – Amazing Primary Sources and Source Sets Available Online

…of Yesteryear, and can be found on the CDE website at: http://www.cde.state.co.us/cosocialstudies/pssets. The CDE primary source sets are comprised of three parts: Lesson Overview, Primary Source Set and Lesson Ideas,… (Search hits: 6 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 88.57)

These Book Club Titles are the Pride of Our Collection

…the writing is distinguished by an explosively innovative free-verse style and previously unmentionable subject matter. Exalting nature, celebrating the human body, and praising the senses and sexual love, this monumental… (Search hits: 27 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 86.02)

Collecting All Things Book Clubs

Jump to: The Colorado Book Club Resource (BCR) More Resources! Book Clubs/Discussions/Events in Colorado (Library Programs) Other book clubs in Colorado Online/international book clubs/groups Websites/webpages Podcasts Articles News & Newsletters… (Search hits: 30 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 81.52)

Book Club Titles for Black History Month

freedom itself.Brittany’s riveting memoir is at once a coming-of-age story and a powerful evocation of what it takes to bring hope and justice to a system built to resist them… (Search hits: 19 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 81.4)