Burning Restrictions: What You Need to Know
It’s that time of year when snuggling up to a cozy fire is a welcoming prospect. But if you are …
Colorado Virtual Library
Resources for Military Families
As we keep our veterans and servicepersons in our thoughts this Veteran’s Day, here are some resources from our library …
Colorado Farm Products Act
Under the Colorado Farm Products Act, dealers of farm products are required to be licensed with the state Department of …
Don’t Move Firewood
The Colorado Department of Agriculture released a bulletin this week reminding Coloradans not to move firewood out of Boulder County, …
Research & Statistics
Library Research Service (LRS) provides library professionals, educators, public officials, and the media with research and statistics about libraries.
Increased Content for Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
We hope that you have had a look at the new and improved Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection online. When you …
Time Machine Tuesday: The San Juan District, 1925
In the 1920s the Colorado State Board of Immigration published a series of booklets on Colorado’s regions, with the goal …
State Library Launches New Historic Newspapers Database
New online database of historic newspapers is faster and easier to use. Offers free access to over 199 Colorado historic newspapers from as early 1859.
Children’s & Youth Services
The State Library provides consulting and training on child development, library programming and activities as well as public/school library collaboration.
Mailing Lists
Colorado State Library’s Network & Resource Sharing unit hosts numerous mailing lists for the Colorado library community, and can create new lists …
Books for Book Clubs
Get additional copies of popular titles for your library book club.
Grants & Grant Writing
Info on grants administered by the State Library, and grant-writing assistance.
Technical Services Consulting
Help with original cataloging, preservation, and digital collections.
Oil and Gas Health Information and Response Program
If you’re concerned about the health impacts of oil and gas drilling, fracking, etc., the State of Colorado has a …
Websites for Libraries & Library Organizations
The State Library provides websites free-of-charge for eligible libraries and library organizations.
Library Job Listings
LibraryJobline is a free service that lists library jobs of all types.
Student Assessment Results
Last spring, 2,200 4th graders and 2,300 8th graders took the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test, and yesterday …
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Rocks and Minerals
Back in 1913, mining played an important role in Colorado’s economy and employed thousands of workers. Hundreds more were made …
Help Writing a Resume
If you’re looking for a job, one of the most important things you can do is to create a successful …
National School Bus Safety Week
Today ends National School Bus Safety Week. Here in Colorado, we have numerous laws to protect children who ride school …