Accessibility Grace Period
On May 24th Governor Polis signed into law House Bill 24-1454, which delays liability for…
MARC Control Fields
Control fields are the group of coded fields that appear like strings of characters at…
Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways: Flat Tops Trail
Our series travelling Colorado’s Scenic and Historic Byways continues along the Flat Tops Trail!
Program Spotlight: Teen D&D and Ladies D&D at Lone Cone Library
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that…
Advancing Your Public Library Career: Workshop & Panel on Resumes, Cover Letters, and Interviews
Join the CAL New Professionals Committee for a two-day journey dedicated to enhancing your career…
Book Club Author Suggestion: Louise Erdrich
Brief Bio: Louise Erdrich (born June 7, 1954) is a highly regarded American author known…
SWIFT Update: INN-Reach Modernization Project – Summer 2024
INN-Reach Modernization Project For SWIFT libraries that use the Millennium Resource Sharing Broker (RSB) client,…
What if Colorado had a different name?
Our state’s name, “Colorado,” immediately conjures visions of mountain peaks and vibrant wildflowers. But our…
Accessible Survey Design
An accessible survey is key to ensuring the data collected is representative of all the communities a library serves.
Free Online Learning Opportunities for May 2024
Thank you Maine State Library for the curation and sharing of this great resource. (All…
Keeping Your Social Media Accessible for All to Enjoy
What is social media accessibility? It is the practice of creating social media content and…
Program Spotlight: Broomfield Library’s Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Bonanza
We’ve asked libraries across Colorado to submit program they’ve run in the last year that…
Colorado State Parks: Paonia
Next up in our series exploring Colorado’s state parks is Paonia! Paonia State Park is…
About Screen Readers
A brief introduction to screen readers for authors of digital content.
Exploring Our Varied Humanity Through the Colorado Book Club Resource.
In recent years, the conversation around disability representation in literature has gained momentum, reflecting a…
Happy National High Five Day!
Kieran Hixon and Sharon Morris just finished a tour of 50 libraries in 4 weeks…
Are You Eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness? Now is the Time to Check! (Before 4/30/2024)
This guest blog post is authored by Kyra Hahn, Older Adult Services Librarian at Denver…
Using Emojis in Social Media – Good or Bad for Accessibility
Emojis can add depth to communication, allow you to express emotion and tone, and can…
Book Club Author Suggestion: Cormac McCarthy
Brief Bio: Cormac McCarthy (1933-2023) was a prolific American novelist known for his distinctive writing…
Diverging Bar Charts for Connected Collections
As springtime sprouts across Colorado, it’s a fine time to unearth some data on another…