Distracted Driving in Colorado
In 2018, distracted drivers caused 15,673 vehicle crashes in Colorado, resulting in 53 deaths. In a recent survey by the …
Colorado Virtual Library
Census 2020 + Libraries = Complete Count for Colorado
This is a guest post contributed by Sara Wright, Deputy Director of the Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC). Your library can …
NEW Liquor Law Resources
Colorado’s liquor laws changed significantly this year, most notably with the sale of full-strength beer in liquor stores. Back in …
Durango’s Library Community Champion Award
This is a guest post contributed by William LeMaire, Chair of the Durango Public Library Advisory Board. In 2017, the …
Election Training Courses and Information
Election Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 5. If you’re involved in coordinating or staffing a polling place, the …
October is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado – Let Book Club Help Spread the Word
Each year, Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado recommends a book for the community at large with the goal of spreading …
Get To Know CSL: Diane Walden on Institutional Library Development
From March through June of 2018, the Colorado State Library’s #GetToKnowCSL social media campaign ran to give a little insight …
Creating a Community Animal Disaster Plan
First responders and researchers have found that during disasters, people are far less likely to evacuate if they are unable …
Time Machine Tuesday: Mine Accidents and Safety
Explosions. Cave-ins. Blasting accidents. Gas leaks. Floods. Carbon monoxide. In the nineteenth and early twentieth century, mining was one of …
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great way to advance …
Safe Crossings for Wildlife
Colorado’s rapid population growth affects wildlife by reducing habitat and bringing them in closer contact with humans. Vehicle collisions are …
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age 82. He is remembered as …
Time Machine Tuesday: The Santa Fe Trail
During the nineteenth century the Santa Fe Trail played an important role in the westward expansion of the United States. …
Trustee Corner – September 2019
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal …
911 Technology in Colorado
This month the Public Utilities Commission issued a new report on 911 services in Colorado. The General Assembly passed legislation …
Five Fall Favorites for Your Book Club
It’s autumn, Keats’ “season of mists and mellow fruitfulness,” and while we may be short on mist here in the …
Genetic Testing Scams Targeting Seniors
The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is warning of a new type of scam that attempts to gain access …
Protecting Personal Information of Library Users
The Colorado General Assembly passed HB 18-1128 during the 2018 legislative session. This new law strengthens protections for consumers with regards …
Fall in Love with Fall
Today is the first day of fall. Days and nights are getting cooler, pumpkin-flavored products are everywhere, and the leaves …
Accessing the Colorado Revised Statutes
The new edition of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) has just been released, incorporating changes made to Colorado law during …