Standout Assessment
Marcus Bucingham took two decades of leadership research and expertise, to develop StandOut®, a free assessment to help you uncover your leadership Standout Roles
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Let’s Connect: CAL Mentorship Program
The CAL Mentorship Interest Group (MIG) is dedicated to facilitating mentorship programs for interested and motivated library staff throughout Colorado. This interest group is committed to increasing diversity in library leadership, and fostering equity, diversity and inclusion by empowering library workers, library administrators, and information professionals from marginalized and underrepresented groups to connect with each … Read more
CALLI – CAL Leadership Institute
The goals of the CAL Leadership Institute are to develop leaders within CAL and the Colorado library community by: Allowing an exploration and understanding of personal leadership styles. Developing key relationships among participants, presenters, and the larger library community through inquiry (listening and understanding others), advocacy (learning about issues and taking a stand), and networking … Read more
A Simple Book Repair Manual
Need to repair a book in your collection? The Dartmouth College Library created an online Book Repair Manual.
RDA Series Webinars
The ALA Association for Library Collections & Technical Services has created a series of 32 RDA (Resource Description and Access) webinars available on YouTube.
Colorado State Library Community Engagement Standard
The community is strengthened through the active facilitation and/or participation by the library in efforts to gather input, engage in meaningful discussions, and act in partnership to support community-wide growth and transformation. Library affiliates (friends and/or foundation organizations) are aligned to strengthen the connections between the library and the community. The Colorado State Library offers … Read more
Technology Proficiency Checklist
Recommended proficiencies necessary to engage in the digital world Basic computer skills o Turn on & shut down the computer o Turn the monitor on and off o Know basic parts of the computer: monitor, CPU, mouse, keyboard, CD drive, USB port, printer o Use the mouse: left-click, right-click, drag and drop o Know how … Read more
Technology Trainer Competencies
Assisting patrons with technology is an increasingly common responsibility for public service library staff. However, simply knowing how to use technology is not enough. Library staff need to be equipped with the skills and knowledge to effectively assist patrons with technology. These competencies outline the skills and knowledge necessary for library staff to be effective … Read more