Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
If Not Now, Then When? Starting your EDI process
Starting the journey toward building a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization can evoke a range of emotions. From being guilty you didn’t start this …
Learning
From the many facets of literacy to continuing education and professional development, lifelong learning takes many forms. Explore the opportunities and ideas that await you.
Book Club Sets, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection
Since August 2019, we have added around 200 titles to the Colorado Book Club Resource (BCR), bringing the total to over 450 titles, most of …
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Why Use Inclusive Language?
Using appropriate terminology is a vital part of being an effective communicator. Using inclusive language is a way of showing consideration for everyone we meet. …
Closer to Free: Aspirations v. Legal Limitations in Public Libraries
Join us on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm MT for Closer to Free: Aspirations v. Legal Limitations in Public Libraries. Freedom of speech, …
Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, April-June 2021
There is an abundance of spring training opportunities for public library boards. Here is a list of some that might be of interest to Colorado …
Play, Learn, and Grow Video Launch
Growing Readers Together is proud to announce our video-based, caregiver workshop is ready to share with families and caregivers in your community! Intended for anyone caring …
Trustee Corner – March 2021
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, useful information, and relevant …
Trustee Corner – February 2021
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
Colorado State Publications Blog, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Borderlands of Southern Colorado
A new exhibit on view at the History Colorado Center “explores the shifting geopolitical history of southern Colorado.” While examining colonization and conflict, Borderlands of Southern …
Intellectual Freedom & Public Library Policy
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2020 issue of the Trustee Corner. Intellectual freedom is a core value of library work, but what exactly …
Colorado Historic Newspapers, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
LGBTQ History Now Included in CHNC
The Colorado State Library (CSL) and History Colorado (HC) are excited to announce the addition of the first 15 years, 1976 to 1991, of OUT …
Colorado Historic Newspapers, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Interview with OUT FRONT Magazine Co-owner, Addison Herron-Wheeler
Addison Herron-Wheeler is the editor-in-chief and co-owner of OUT FRONT Magazine (OFM), an LGBTQ magazine and daily online publication based in Denver. The magazine was …
Trustee Corner – January 2021
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
Welcoming New Public Library Trustees: Orientation Tips & Resources
A version of this post originally appeared in the December 2019 issue of the Trustee Corner. At the start of the calendar year, new library trustees …
Virtual Learning for Library Trustees, January-March 2021
There are plenty of opportunities for library trustee learning in early 2021. Here are a few that may be of interest to Colorado public library …
United for Libraries Self-Paced Learning Pilot
Are you looking for more ways to learn about your role as a library trustee? Would you like to be able to learn in your …
Trustee Corner – December 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
Continuing Education, Learning
Take and Make Activity Database
During the pandemic, take and make activities for all ages have been very popular in libraries! They’re a great (and screen-free) way to provide programming …
Trustee Corner – November 2020
The Trustee Corner is a monthly series featuring information of interest to public library boards. Topics include training opportunities, legal issues, helpful information, and relevant …
Virtual Learning for Library Trustees – November 2020
Are you looking to expand your knowledge when it comes to serving on the library board? Here are a few opportunities taking place in November …