Virtual Learning for Library Trustees – August 2020
Are you looking to expand your knowledge when it comes to serving on the library board? Here are a few …
Colorado Virtual Library
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that …
Do We Have Cardinals in Colorado?
With their bright red plumage, Northern Cardinals are one of North America’s most iconic birds. In fact, they’re the official …
Time Machine Tuesday: The 1920 Denver Tramway Strike
A recent pandemic, economic instability, and protests in downtown Denver. Sound familiar? Only this was 1920, not 2020. Exactly one …
Touring Wyoming’s Collections: New Wyoming Collections join the DPLA
Wyoming Historic Landscape Expands The Wyoming State Archives and the Campbell County Rockpile Museum recently became partners of the Plains …
Finding a Job During COVID-19
If you’re one of the many Coloradans either out of work or looking for a career change, Colorado Department of …
Kids and Diabetes
It is estimated that approximately 210,000 children and youth in the United States — with about 2,200 in Colorado — …
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into law thirty years ago this …
Fishing Conditions and Updates
Colorado offers many great places to go fishing, in all parts of the state. If you’re interested in finding out …
Outdoor Ethics
Summer is here, and we’ve been stuck at home for months. Along with the fact that thousands of new residents …
Trustee Corner – July 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado in the Cold War
Seventy-five years ago this week, on July 16, 1945, the United States conducted its first nuclear detonation at the Trinity …
Library Board Essentials Virtual Workshops – July 2020
During this time of pandemic, the State Library is not able to provide in-person board training. Yet, there is still …
5 Early Learning Library Take and Make Kits
What is it? Library staff are missing patrons due to COVID 19 distancing but continue to offer service with “take …
Watch Out for Unemployment Fraud
High numbers of people filing unemployment insurance claims has led to increased fraud and identity theft. Even if you didn’t …
A Window to History: Exploring Colorado’s College Newspapers
College newspapers occupy a sweet spot in the world of newspapers. The freedom their creators have, unlike most traditional newspapers, …
Get To Know CSL: Leigh Jeremias on Archives, Digital Collections, and Our Connections to History
In a series of conversations, we are finding out about how the people of Colorado State Library (CSL) derive meaning …
Colorado Historic Newspapers, CSL News, Plains to Peaks Collective
CALCON Virtual Conference: Trustee Track (Sept 10-12)
This post is contributed on behalf of the Colorado Association of Libraries Program Committee. Updated September 5, 2020. The Colorado …
Colorado State Parks: Crawford
Located in western Colorado not far from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is Crawford State Park. The majority of …
Fire Bans, Burning Restrictions, and Fireworks in Colorado
As we head into the 4th of July weekend, be aware that many counties currently have fire restrictions in place. …