Christine Kreger 
Welcome to Public Library Fundamentals. you’ll explore the differences between various types of libraries, the fundamental principles of public libraries, and the core functions of a public library in its community. You’ll also learn about some of the key activities that take place in a public library and the code of ethics that guides the … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn why and how libraries weed their collections. You’ll also learn about the common methods and processes for weeding and how to mitigate common weeding challenges. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Developed by: WebJunction and the Idaho … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries conduct ongoing collection assessments to extract useful data for evaluating their collections. You’ll also learn about the types of community assessments libraries conduct to better serve their patrons. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be able to: … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries organize their physical and digital resources to ensure access, usability, and support wayfinding for staff and patrons. You’ll also learn more about the steps a library might take to prolong the life of items in its collection. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the … Read more
Overview:In the second course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn how policies support a library in achieving its vision, mission, and values. You’ll also learn how collection policies, objectives, and benchmarks guide the collection lifecycle and support staff in making decisions and managing day-to-day-operations. Access the course. (requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the … Read more
Overview:In this course, you’ll learn how libraries select and acquire materials that reflect their foundational statements and collection policies. You’ll also learn how libraries consider community needs when building a collection to ensure it’s balanced and well-developed. Access the course. (Requires free registration to WebJunction) Learning objectives:By the end of this course, learners will be … Read more
Overview:In the first course of the LiFT Collection Management series, you’ll learn how library collections help support a library’s vision, mission, and values and serve its community. You’ll also learn the basics of managing a collection throughout its lifecycle and how a library’s budget and physical space may constrain its collection. Access the course. (Requires free registration … Read more
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) walks you through the process of developing policies for creating, managing, and delivering accessible websites.
An accessibility statement describes to library users your library’s commitment to accessibility, the specific standards applied to your library’s web presence, and gives contact information for any accessibility issues users might find on your library’s website. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) provides a great overview on why your organization needs a statement, what to … Read more
Not sure where to start when addressing digital accessibility in preparation for HB21-1110? The Colorado State Library has drafted ideas on how to get started.
Colorado State Library supports libraries with resources, materials, and education to ensure access to Coloradans with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and provide equitable services and resources to all current and potential library users. Materials have been created, shared, and available for editing by local libraries based on the needs of Coloradans as assessed using key … Read more
Adult services is a wide-ranging area of library work. Your community of users – the ones you have, the ones you will have, and the ones you can have – will differ from one library to the next and one year to the next. The Colorado State Library provides information and resources such as adult literacy, workforce and career … Read more