Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries offers a 6-part self-paced course on Early Childhood services. In section 6, you will learn about: The importance of connecting with child serving agencies and community groups Working effectively with day care centers Reaching special populations
Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries offers a 6-part self-paced course on Early Childhood services. In section 4, you will learn about: Creating and implementing children’s programs Promoting programs Evaluating Programs Effective use of technology
Library Learning Online developed by the Idaho Commission for Libraries offers a 6-part self-paced course on Early Childhood services. In section 1, you will learn about purpose and goals of early childhood services in libraries.
REFORMA is the national association to promote library and information services to Latinos and the Spanish speaking. The Colorado Chapter is one of twenty chapters around the country which supports the national organization’s mission, and works on matters of importance to Colorado’s Latino/Hispanic communities.
The Colorado State Library has partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to provide State Park passes for circulation to library patrons. Patrons can check out a backpack, which includes a hang-tag park pass for entrance into any of Colorado’s 41 state parks, can be checked out with a library card for up to seven days.
The CAL Queer Interest Group (QIG) is dedicated to providing support and direction to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, asexual, intersex, and queer identified library and information professionals, as well as our allies, within Colorado’s libraries.
This self-paced course, designed by experts in both the library and autism fields, is a series of four independent, self-paced instructional modules that are intended for librarians and library staff to learn how to better serve their users on the autism spectrum.(Note: You must create a free WebJunction login to access this course).
American Libraries Magazine has a great article on developing sensory story times with special activities to engage kids on the autism spectrum.
The Niche Academy has created a free online course for working with those experiencing homelessness.
The Colorado State Library provides circulating Resource Kits with the tools and materials you need to provide programming that engages with your community in new and interesting ways.
The CAL Services and Outreach to Underserved Populations Interest Group is designed for library staff to participate in discussions and support each other in our work with special populations.
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course providing an overview of how to evaluate reference sources. Course Objectives In this unit, you will be introduced to: The importance of evaluating reference sources Evaluation criteria for all types of reference materials Specific evaluation criteria for print resources specific criteria for electronic resources