Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, January-March 2021

…CAL members (individual and organizational memberships). February 9: Colorado Library Board Essentials (for Advisory Boards) (Colorado State Library) This free virtual workshop provides a foundation of essential information to help… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

The Skinny on Accessibility Overlays

…Away with Overlays Accessibility Overlays May Not Make Your Site More Accessible ShouldIUseAnAccessibilityOverlay.com usablenet.com: 4 Ways Web Accessibility Overlays Fail usablenet.com: Decoding Digital Accessibility Lawsuits 2023: Key Trends & Insights… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 66.53)

Marijuana-Related Online Education Materials

With all the attention on marijuana lately, many parents and teachers are concerned about adolescent use of the drug and its effect on the developing brain.  The Colorado Dept. of… (Search hits: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.85)

CHNC and the Online Historic Newspaper Landscape

…best ways to research Colorado history, as well as broader history with a distinctly Coloradan flavor. There are other historical newspaper resources available online whose scope goes beyond Colorado newspapers,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

Colorado’s Water: Online Exhibits

…available from our library are Delph Carpenter, Father of Colorado River Treaties and The Parshall Measuring Flume, both publications discussing the work of the two men highlighted in the online (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

History Colorado Collections Online

…and stories of Colorado, check out History Colorado’s Colorado Heritage and its predecessor, Colorado Magazine, available from our library. Also be sure to check our library’s online catalog for further… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

Upcoming Webinars and Online Events for Adult Services

…OATS is a social impact organization with a mission to “harness the power of technology to change the way we age.” They will also introduce Colorado libraries to their flagship… (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

2010 Blue Book now online

…year’s ballot, so the explanations provided in the annual Blue Book can be very useful. Although hard copies have not yet been mailed, the 2010 Blue Book is now online…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 62.07)

Local Food for the Holidays

The Colorado Department of Agriculture encourages Coloradans to buy local this holiday entertaining season.  Their website includes resources such as a winter farmer’s market list, a Colorado Food and Agriculture… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 61.17)

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: 0 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 60.85)

Next Draft: A Quarterly Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion digest from EDIT

…Internment Camp In order to forge a better future, we need to truly understand the lessons of the past. The Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection offers amazing insight into the publications… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 28.9)

May is American Wetlands Month

…and drought, naturally decompose organic waste, and even help purify the air. According to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), May marks American Wetlands Month, a time to celebrate the… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 15.12)

Pandemic Practices: Mobile Hotspots

…innovative, making programs and services available exclusively online exacerbates our persistent digital divide. While many libraries have implemented Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs to help bridge the divide, stay-at-home orders make… (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 44.21)

Statistics on Seat Belt Use

…2006 Seat Belt Facts, Colorado State Patrol, 1988 (available for checkout in print) Seat Belt Usage Survey, CDOT, 1993 Strictly Enforcing Colorado Seat Belt Laws to Save Lives, Colorado State… (Search hits: 3 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 57.46)

December is National Impaired Driving Prevention Month

…Influence of Drugs and Alcohol Traffic Stop Summary Enforcement Period Reports (DUI checkpoints) Colorado Drugged Driving Fact Sheet WEBSITES http://www.noduicolorado.org/ https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/alcohol-drugs https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/traffic-safety-statistics https://www.codot.gov/safety/alcohol-and-impaired-driving https://www.codot.gov/safety/impaired-driving/druggeddriving [added 3 June 2021; was https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/marijuana/driving-and-traveling]… (Search hits: 9 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 56.33)

Tips for Avoiding Cyber Scams

…site, a fake “buyer” might pay for the item with phony checks or money orders. Other types of scams include fake advertisements for property rentals, where an interested renter clicks… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 53.66)

Hidden Gems: Braille e-Readers from Colorado Talking Book Library

…receive materials that are frequently cost-prohibitive. What regions – cities, counties, areas – of Colorado does your organization reach? CTBL serves every county in the state of Colorado. We are… (Search hits: 12 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.74)

800+ Titles Now in the Book Club Resource!

…bookmarks and branded pens made from recycled materials and bamboo. Want some of these for your book club? Reach out to bookclub@coloradovirtuallibrary.org. That is also the place to send any… (Search hits: 7 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.11)

Colorado Cottage Foods Act

It is becoming increasingly popular to produce one’s own food or buy products directly from farmers and other producers. Many cities such as Denver now allow residents to keep chickens,… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 49.09)

Keeping Your Social Media Accessible for All to Enjoy

…highest-rated regarding readability, legibility, and availability. Verdana (sans serif) Tahoma (sans serif) Arial (sans serif) Georgia (serif)—UNCG brand body font Palatino (serif)—UNCG brand body font Lucida Sans (sans serif—Windows)/Lucida Grande… (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 47.89)