New Report on Youth Suicide Prevention

T he Colorado Attorney General’s Office just released a new report, Community Conversations to Inform Youth Suicide Prevention: A Study of Youth Suicide in Four Colorado Counties, which is now… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Job Hunting for People with Disabilities

…looking for employment in Colorado, be sure to view A Job-Hunting Guide for Colorado Citizens with Disabilities, produced by the Colorado Career Web of the Community Colleges of Colorado and… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

“A Walk Through the System” – A Resource for Victims

…services staff at the Colorado Department of Corrections. Victims may understandably be anxious or curious about what will happen to the person who committed the crime against them, and what… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Child Care Provider Resources

If you are involved in child care in Colorado, there are many laws and regulations you must be aware of. Here in our library we have a number of publications… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Homelessness in Colorado

Statistics on the homeless population are often hard to find. The good news is that a new report has been released by the Colorado Interagency Council on Homelessness. The Colorado… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Foreclosure Hotline

…future payments , as well as those in the middle of foreclosures. Housing counselors will outline options available to homeowners, and aid borrowers in communicating with their lenders. 1-877-601-HOPE (1-877-601-4673)… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Kids Count

…geographic area (Profiles) or to compare geographic areas on a topic (Ranking, Maps, and Line Graphs). Just select “Colorado” in the Profiles by State box. Comparisons by topic and by… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Autism

April is Autism Awareness Month. Researchers are still working to discover the causes of autism and why the number of children diagnosed with autism continues to grow. In our library… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Own Your Future Colorado: Resource for Ex-Offenders

…Your Future is dedicated to the memory of Tom Clements, to honor his unwavering commitment to reducing recidivism and his strong belief in second chances.   *Data according to the… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

Homeless Programs

The Colorado Governor’s Office, the Colorado Dept. of Local Affairs – Division of Housing, and various local nonprofits have teamed up to produce a new report, Pathways Home Colorado: Ensuring… (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 234.52)

State Website Redesign

Many of Colorado’s state agency websites have recently been redesigned to reflect the new Brand Colorado logos and designs. The State of Colorado’s main homepage, www.colorado.gov, is currently undergoing a… (Search hits: 3 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 201.24)

What Makes Something “Usable”?

…to use your website, or your library’s computer, or your photocopier, there should be as few barriers as possible to them doing so. In website design, this means your website… (Search hits: 6 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 212.63)

Accessible Survey Design

…and services specific to their library. When libraries want to hear directly from the communities they serve, what data collection method will they often turn to? Surveys, of course! So, let’s… (Search hits: 5 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 197.65)

Directions for Research Design: Mixed Methods

Have you ever come to a trail intersection and had a hard time deciding which way to choose, not because you are lost, but because both options are great? You… (Search hits: 2 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 0 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 197.44)

Colorado’s new accessibility law HB21-1110 and your library’s website

…Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. Many other website accessibility checkers are provided by companies who will want to sell you their accessibility tools, such as consulting, accessibility overlays, or complete-site audits…. (Search hits: 4 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 196.65)

How and where to get free images for your website

…wish with the image, and that you don’t need to credit the source if you don’t want to. Here are my favorite sources of such images: MyStock Photos Unsplash.com JayMantri.com (Search hits: 0 in body, 0 in title, 0 in categories, 1 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 189.85)

Hidden Gem: Senior Companions from Spark the Change Colorado

…older adults as they navigate their new phones, computers, and/or tablets. This is an essential part of our Senior Companion Program as technology is required to complete background checks and… (Search hits: 39 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 189)

Hidden Gem: Community Dialogue Guide from Space Science Institute

…Partnerships to Reach Historically Excluded Groups” – Space Science Institute’s presentation on Community Dialogues from 2022 CALCon (PDF) Community Dialogue Guide (PDF) Teen-led Community Dialogue Guide (PDF) STARNet Community website… (Search hits: 31 in body, 1 in title, 0 in categories, 2 in tags, 0 in other taxonomies, 0 in comments. Score: 185.99)