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.
Colorado Virtual Library
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 …
Time Machine Tuesday: Women and Children’s Labor Laws
In 1970 the Colorado State Legislature appointed a committee to study labor laws for women and children. This continued the …
National Collegiate Alcohol Awareness Week
October 18-24 has been designated to bring awareness of the growing problem of alcohol on college campuses, much of which …
Colorado Water Resources Archive
Water and the issues surrounding it — water rights, drought and climate, flooding, availability, etc. — is an important topic …
Time Machine Tuesday: Keeping Kids Healthy in 1944
In 1944 the Colorado Department of Education and the State Division of Public Health teamed up to issue a handbook …
School Lunch and Nutrition
This week, October 12-16, is National School Lunch Week, which has been celebrated each year since declared by President Kennedy …
October 10 is Electronic Records Day!
This coming Saturday, October 10, is Electronic Records Day, where we recognize the importance of preserving our digital heritage and …
Time Machine Tuesday: Drought in Colorado, 1990
Back in 1990 Colorado State University’s Colorado Water Resources Research Institute (today known as the Colorado Water Institute) published a …