Christine is the Technology and Digital Initiatives Consultant for the Colorado State Library, and Colorado Plinkit Coordinator. Passions include technology, books, and of course…libraries!
Don’t be left out in the cold! Join us for the last NRS Roadshow of the year at the Ignacio Community Library on Thursday September 15, 2011 from 8 AM -12 PM.
Registration is required by September 9, 2011.
What is a roadshow you ask?
Simply a really fun way to network with your library peers, learn more about unique library services (Plinkit, AskColorado/AskAcademic,SWIFT, Colorado Historic Newspapers, Colorado Virtual Library), and eat free food!
Can you think of a better way to spend a fall morning?
Still curious? Check out the pictures of past roadshows on Flickr! You won’t be able to resist!
State Library staff from the Network and Resource Sharing Department (NRS) have been touring Colorado to share about the State Library and the services we offer. We have been having a grand ole’ time meeting with staff from Colorado libraries! Continue reading ‘Having a Grand Ole’ Time at the NRS Roadshows!’
Just a friendly reminder that the last day to register for the BEST Conference (Broadband, E-rate, Sustainability & Technology) is Sunday July 24, 2011 at 5 PM!
Come network fellow Colorado library staff in beautiful Breckenridge! Attendees of this conference can expect to:
- gain a better understanding of broadband and its importance to their community, their library members, and their library
- learn about the importance of the Colorado Public Library Technology Standards
- gain an increased comfort level with technology planning and the benefits of applying for e-rate
- help build a collegial technology community for Colorado libraries
Thanks to a Gates grant, registration, lodging, food and travel will be covered for one staff member per library (2 staff members may attend if your library serves a population of 100,000 or more).
There is still room, so visit the BEST website and fill out the registration form!
The Colorado State Library is excited to be able to offer you the BEST!
…for a series of regional meetings/picnics for the NRS Roadshow!
Would you like a free lunch?
- Would you like to relax on a lovely summer day with library colleagues from your area of the state?
- Would you like to learn more about the services available from NRS: Networking and Resource Sharing unit of the Colorado State Library, including AskColorado/AskAcademic, Plinkit, Swift, Colorado Historic Newspapers, and the Colorado Virtual Library?
If you answered YES to just one of the above, you’re a fantastic candidate to attend one of a series of Regional Meetings/Picnics that will be occurring around the state this summer.
Our next scheduled stop is in Elbert County. Check out the NRS Roadshow website to see when and where the roadshow will stop, and register for any of the locations that suit you! (Registration is required for attendance).
Hope to see you there!
I am excited to announce that registration is now open for the BEST Conference (Broadband, E-rate, Sustainability and Technology) to be held on August 25 & 26, 2011 in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado. The registration form and a draft of the agenda can be found on the BEST website. Check back often as we continue to add details about the sessions and speakers!
Thanks to a Gates grant, registration, lodging, food and travel will be covered for one staff member per library (2 staff members may attend if your library serves a population of 100,000 or more). We will make the hotel reservations for you based on the registrations received. Continue reading ‘BEST Conference Registration Open!’
WebJunction has teamed up with E-rate Central for a free webinar about form 471.
Register now to ”hear more about filling out the Form 471 which is the second major step in the application process. During the one-hour webinar, our presenters will cover the steps you need to take before filing the Form 471, an example of a successfully completed form and recommendations on what documentation to retain. We’ll also take a look at the next steps in the process after completing the Form 471.”
You can also visit the archive to for first webinar in series, E-rate for Beginners.
I recently attended an excellent e-rate webinar presented by WebJunction. Even if you have applied for e-rate in the past, I would highly recommend viewing the archived webinar because there have been several changes to the e-rate process.
For instance, certified technology plans are only required for those seeking Priority 2 services. If you are applying for telecommunications or Internet access only, you are no longer required to submit a technology plan for certification. (Although no longer required for all libraries, technology planning is a crucial part of an organizations strategic planning, and highly recommended). Continue reading ‘Changes in E-rate for Libraries’
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome the Spanish Peaks Library District to the Colorado Plinkit community!
Spanish Peaks launched their new Plinkit website on election Tuesday, to offer their patrons 24/7 access to the information, and tools they need. Website features include access to the library catalog, library events and online resources. Additionally, the Library Return on Investment Calculator helps market the value of library services to their users.
For more information about Plinkit, and how this website creation and hosting service run by the Colorado State Library can benefit your library, visit http://colibraries.org/ or contact Christine Kreger at kreger_c@cde.state.co.us.
Are you feeling sluggish? Slow connectivity got you down? Never fear! There are some exciting changes happening to the E-rate Program.
Register for the CAL Shining a Light on E-rate preconference session on Thursday October 7th from 9 am-noon, and learn how your library can apply for e-rate funds to increase your connectivity, how to navigate the application process, how to prepare technology plans, and more! Continue reading ‘Shining a Light on E-rate!’
This Thursday AskColorado is celebrating its seventh anniversary. Since Sept. 2, 2003, AskColorado, your statewide cooperative virtual reference service, has quietly and efficiently answered nearly 300,000 questions from students, parents, business owners, military personnel, and other residents of Colorado. Thank you to all Colorado librarians, who, over the years, have helped us to make AskColorado the high quality, personalized service that it is today. Continue reading ‘AskColorado Celebrates Seven Years, Nears 300,000 Questions’
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