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 incredible opportunity to visit the Museo de Memoria y Derechos …
for librarians
Updating the Colorado Public Library Standards
Colorado State Library is updating the Co Public Library Standards (CPL Standards). Help develop the new version for 2024 and beyond. Below is an outline …
Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Library Leadership
Transgender in the Workplace
Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand and support employees who are transitioning. Dr. Renee McLaughlin provided helpful …
Continuing Education, Library Leadership
Addressing Threats in Public Libraries
Recently, I conducted a survey of public library directors and deputy directors asking what topics most interested them for an online discussion forum. While a …
Helping Your Community with Internet
With all the scams that exist, it is getting harder to distinguish between things that are too good to be true and things that actually …
Continuing Education, CSL News
Our New Libraries Learn Site is Here!
The Colorado State Library is celebrating the launch of a new website that brings together a wide variety of learning opportunities in one easy-to-use place. …
New StoryWalk Resources
A StoryWalk® is a fun activity that places laminated pages from a picture book mounted on posts along an outside path, in store windows, around …
Continuing Education, Learning
Take and Make Activity Database
During the pandemic, take and make activities for all ages have been very popular in libraries! They’re a great (and screen-free) way to provide programming …
Share Your Take and Make Activities
During the pandemic, take and make activities for all ages have been very popular in libraries! They’re a great way to provide programming and fun …
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 library administrators and other decision makers. The list is organized …
Pandemic Preparedness for Colorado Libraries – Updated 3/31
UPDATED 3/31/2020 – scroll to end for additional resources As we watch the global outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) spread in the United States, libraries are …
Signs Your Library Policies Need Revision (And What to Do About It)
This is a guest post contributed by Amie Pilla, Library CEO of the Berthoud Community Library District. When I started at …
Tips for Public Library Policy Development
This is a guest post contributed by Amber Greene, Division Manager, and Susan Kadlec, Board Member of the Loveland Public Library. After completing a full …
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 co-chair of the Colorado Association of Libraries Legislative Committee. Public …
What’s Your Story? Create Impact Through Smart Storytelling
This is a guest post contributed by Sandy Irwin (Durango Public Library), and Katherine Weadley (Colorado Library Consortium) It was a dark and stormy night… …
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 with the goal of spreading information and encouraging conversation on …
Mill Levy Election Resources for Public Libraries
In Colorado, one of the primary sources of funding for public libraries comes from a local mill levy (property tax). Public libraries sometimes need to …
CSL Welcomes New State Librarian Nicolle Ingui Davies!
The Colorado State Library (CSL) is thrilled to welcome our new State Librarian, Nicolle Ingui Davies, to our CSL team and back to her Colorado …
The Book Club Guide to Literary Libations
You’ve finally done it. You’ve formed your book club. Congratulations, because just getting more than two people together in a room that they’re not getting …
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!