It was a beautiful day in Bennett, CO, as Pam Sandlian Smith spoke about their newest library in the Rangeview Library District. The enthusiastic crowd awaited the opening of their new library as speeches were given recognizing those involved in the project. The 7,000 square foot building replaces the original branch that was opened in 1974 on the same site. Many sustainable building practices were used throughout the building including recycled beetle-killed pine for the ceiling and paneling, ground source heating and cooling, solatube natural light sourcing, and photovoltaic solar array. Also unique to this library, as highlighted in the 6/9/09 Denver Post article, “Adams County Libraries Shelving Dewey Decimal” is the elimination of the Dewey Decimal Classification system replaced by the use of word categories. Another fine example of a Colorado library with an eye to the future. Congratulations to all.
Monthly Archive for June, 2009
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On behalf of Jean Heilig:
Most of the Community Conversations projects for the Special Populations’ program this year, are coming to a grand finale.
- Mesa County Public Library hosted films and information presentations.
- Pueblo County sent book carts with book give-aways to a number of community sites.
- The school library at Clear Lake Middle School’s International Night produced a peace banner and spotlighted cookbooks from diverse cultures.
The social network for Colorado library staff and volunteers interested in diversity and inclusivity is at http://librarydiversity.ning.com/. You’ll find information on marketing and planning events, interact with other inclusivity leaders and participate in discussions.
A downloadable PDF version of the READ poster, featuring Dwight D. Jones, Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Education, is available on the State Library website. Choose from 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, or 11 x 17 size.
KSUT Four Corners Public Radio continues its new Four Corners: One Book community-wide, online book club with The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo, a book by Durango’s Paula Huntley.
Every month, KSUT partners with a different public library or local bookstore in making the Four Corners: One Book selection. This month, KSUT has teamed up with the Lavenia McCoy Public Library in Bayfield, which chose The Hemingway Book Club of Kosovo because of its well-written and inspiring tale about how one person can make a difference. The library has invited Huntley to talk about her book and real-life experience in Kosovo just after the Kosovo war at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 18.
Public libraries across Colorado are gearing up to offer summer reading programs for students of all ages. Along with reading programs, libraries will offer events, crafts, prizes and other fun activities to promote the enjoyment of a good book.
See entire press release (PDF)
Summer Reading Program website
IMLS, in conjunction with members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, will hold free workshops for potential applicants to its grants programs on June 22 and 23 in Colorado and Wyoming.
Colorado
Host: U.S. Representative Jared Polis (D-CO-02)
Co-hosts: U.S. Senators Mark Udall (D-CO) and Michael F. Bennet (D-CO), and U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO-01), Betsy Markey (D-CO-04), Mike Coffman (R-CO-06), and Edwin G. Perlmutter (D-CO-07)
Place: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 West 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020 Date and Time: June 22, 2009, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
The Colorado Public Library Directors met for their annual retreat last week. Jamie LaRue, Director of Douglas County Libraries, has written a compelling summary for his newspaper column. With permission, I have linked to it here.
Recently, Nancy Allen wrote a summary of trends in academic libraries for the BCR Board. With permission, it is posted below:
Research Libraries in 2009: Report to the BCR Board
Nancy Allen
Based on several sources (The 2009 reports of the University Libraries Group, the reports of the Colorado Academic Libraries Council, and the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries reports) the budget situation in research libraries is one of great concern, but hope.
School Library Report
Nancy White
May, 2009
These are precarious times for school libraries –indeed, for all K-12 students as administrators are forced to make budget cutting decisions.
Congratulations to both the Ouray Library District and the Lamar Public Library who both launched new websites this month using Plinkit– free website authoring software hosted by the Colorado State Library.
Providing users 24 hour access to library information and services is more important now than ever. Check out what the Ouray Library District and the Lamar Public Library have to offer their users online!
For more information about Plinkit and how your library might benefit, visit http://colibraries or contact Christine Kreger at kreger_c@cde.state.co.us.
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