The K-12 Library Connection: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Celebrating the Freedom to Read Why celebrate the freedom to read? I recently had the…
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Updating the Colorado Public Library Standards
Colorado State Library is updating the Co Public Library Standards (CPL Standards). Help develop the…
Transgender in the Workplace
Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand…
Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
Recently, I conducted a survey of public library directors and deputy directors asking what topics…
Helping Your Community with Internet
With all the scams that exist, it is getting harder to distinguish between things that…
Our New Libraries Learn Site is Here!
The Colorado State Library is celebrating the launch of a new website that brings together…
New StoryWalk Resources
A StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places laminated pages from a picture book mounted…
Take and Make Activity Database
During the pandemic, take and make activities for all ages have been very popular in…
Share Your Take and Make Activities
During the pandemic, take and make activities for all ages have been very popular in…
Restoration of Library Services During COVID-19: Resources for Decision Makers
This list of resources related to the restoration of library services may be useful to…
Pandemic Preparedness for Colorado Libraries – Updated 3/31
UPDATED 3/31/2020 – scroll to end for additional resources As we watch the global outbreak…
Signs Your Library Policies Need Revision (And What to Do About It)
This is a guest post contributed by Amie Pilla, Library CEO…
Tips for Public Library Policy Development
This is a guest post contributed by Amber Greene, Division Manager, and Susan Kadlec, Board…
Not Just Preaching to the Choir: How to Communicate Across Party Lines
This is a guest post contributed by Diane Lapierre, Director of the Loveland Public Library and…
What’s Your Story? Create Impact Through Smart Storytelling
This is a guest post contributed by Sandy Irwin (Durango Public Library), and Katherine Weadley…
October is Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado – Let Book Club Help Spread the Word
Each year, Conflict Resolution Month in Colorado recommends a book for the community at large…
Mill Levy Election Resources for Public Libraries
In Colorado, one of the primary sources of funding for public libraries comes from a…
CSL Welcomes New State Librarian Nicolle Ingui Davies!
The Colorado State Library (CSL) is thrilled to welcome our new State Librarian, Nicolle Ingui…
The Book Club Guide to Literary Libations
You’ve finally done it. You’ve formed your book club. Congratulations, because just getting more than…
Start Up a U/X Café at Your Library
Is traditional patron feedback not enough to help you make your library’s website amazing and accessible? It’s time to think outside the box and start a U/X Café!