A Window to History: Roarin’ 20s Newspapers

One of the many joys of old newspapers is reading with the benefit of hindsight. It is with this hindsight that I wish to explore 1920s newspapers for this installment… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

What is the Office of Consumer Counsel?

…helpful services both by advocating for Colorado utility customers and by providing the public with helpful tips and consumer resources. For instance, you can explore the OCC website to find… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Identification and Conservation of Colorado’s Wetland Plants

…found across the state. Even the Denver area has wetlands. However, wetland habitat and the plants they support can vary widely from place to place. Mountain wetlands, for instance, are… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

How Wildfire Impacts Water Resources

instance, we’ve looked at how wildfire impacts wildlife species. Now that recovery from the wildfires has begun, the state is assessing the impacts on another significant natural resource, our watersheds…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

General Election Ballot Returns

…summary containing more detailed data such as county, party, age, and gender. The current data shows, for instance, unaffiliated voters lead the political party affiliations in number of ballots returned… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Colorado Public Libraries and COVID-19

…of the pandemic, libraries were also looking at other ways to provide protection, including reduction of library seating options, installation of plexiglass sneeze guards, and providing additional personal protective equipment… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Time Machine Tuesday: The Tabor Grand Opera House

…in 1881, prior to installation of the chandelier. Photo courtesy Denver Public Library Western History & Genealogy Department. Horace Tabor had already built an opera house in Leadville, but soon… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

New Titles in the Book Club Resource Collection

…an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable…. (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Time Machine Tuesday: The 1920 Denver Tramway Strike

A recent pandemic, economic instability, and protests in downtown Denver. Sound familiar? Only this was 1920, not 2020. Exactly one hundred years ago this week occurred one of the most… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Pandemic Practices: Staff-Created Content

…music in them, otherwise they’ll quickly get taken down on YouTube. Keeping content to 10 minutes or less is ideal. We’re now using IGTV to broadcast on Instagram. Keep in… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

About Screen Readers

…Screen reader demonstrations Don’t take my word for it, check them out for yourself. You can install a free, open-source screen reader such as NVDA today. You might be shocked… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Accessibility Quick Tip: July is Disability Pride Month!

…art installation, and multiple interactive presentations. Additionally, participants can explore The Center’s local resource fair and engage with organizations ranging from arts engagement to service providers, including Atlantis Community, Inc.,… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Important Tips and Tricks for Correcting CHNC Text

…in these instances. If the word is split between two lines without a hyphen, please correct it by joining the two parts together. Do I have to correct all the… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Time Machine Tuesday: Early Development of the Telephone in Colorado

…set up around the state, and looks at early reactions to the telephone. For instance, many stores initially did not want telephone service, says Vaille, because they were afraid customers… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Stories of Colorado: Social Distancing Diaries

…you can record incoming or outgoing calls. Rev Call Recorder (outgoing) Download and install the app from the App Store. Open the app and press the green “Start Recorded Call”… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Home Modifications for People with Disabilities and the Elderly

…the Look Book offer ideas for modifications, but also guides readers through important considerations. For instance, where is the best location in the home for a modification? What areas/rooms does… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)

Descriptive Link Text – Website Accessibility – part 4

Descriptive links are weblinks disguised as descriptive text that is clicked on to go to the place described. For instance, in “Look for books in our Library Catalog” the word… (Search hits: 1 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 8.81)