Services and Programming

Scouting Possibilities: Intergenerational Programming

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Often, library work finds librarians and staff siloed into age-restricted spaces. Intergenerational programs present a challenge to the structures of our physical spaces, collections, and areas of expertise and experience. In this workshop, librarians and staff will discover the value of designing programs for participants of different age groups, traversing generational divides with intentional opportunities to learn from one another and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships.

Spanish for Libraries

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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 Library Services

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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

Reforma

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Established in 1971 as an affiliate of the American Library Association (ALA), REFORMA has actively sought to promote the development of library collections to include Spanish-language and Latino oriented materials; the recruitment of more bilingual and bicultural library professionals and support staff; the development of library services and programs that meet the needs of the … Read more

Survival Spanish for Library Staff

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InfoPeople created Survival Spanish for Library Staff to provide library staff with basic skills for communicating with Spanish-speaking patrons. This course is divided into easy to digest sections that are structured so that you can practice at your own pace, whenever you want, for as long as you want! These tracks are designed for individual … Read more