I am the SE Library Consultant for CLiC. Major passions are (besides my family - that's a given) dinking in my garden, reading blogs, listening to podcasts, and trying to locate a beach to sit on once a year. Hoping you will find this blog valuable, because we sure had a great time creating it!
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With 2009 almost upon us, I thought I’d go the the Colorado Libraries Flickr site and reminisce. Did you know that there are 572 pics of libraries and librarians across this great state? It was heartwarming to see old friends as well as new faces. There is an incredible amount of things happening in libraryland! Which reminds me, send your news or photos to any of the folks at CLiC or the State Library. We’d be happy to post your happenings. Make it a resolution if you have to. Cheers!
The keynote speaker for all three workshops is George Needham V.P of OCLC. Don’t miss this event, because George has some very thought-provoking ideas on how your library can be a transformational force in your community.
On top of that, there will be over 25 workshops to choose from.
Registration fee is $35/day with breakfast and lunch included!
The registration fee bumps up to $40/day two weeks before the event, so register early!
Complete a scholarship form and you may be selected to receive two days of registration - free!
Don’t miss a remarkable exhibition of rare maps devoted to mountains and mountain regions of the world, will open at the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum on January 23, 2009. The show is scheduled to run through May 31, 2009.
The exhibition will explore the ways in which topography has been viewed and mapped throughout history. Though not a comprehensive history of mountain cartography, On High offers a fascinating glimpse at the ways in which cartographers from different periods and places have chosen to depict places of terrain.
UC Denver Health Sciences Library is very honored to be hosting an exhibit from the Mizel Museum entitled “Tikkun Olam: Repairing the World”. Excerpt from the Health Sciences Library Newsletter as follows -Tikkun Olam is a Hebrew phrase that means “to heal the world” and it embodies the concepts of social justice, compassion, freedom, equality and peace.
In this exhibit, artist Christy Honigman composes the personal articulations of 54 participants from 27 different countries on the topic of repairing the world into a series of columns. Many of the participants are survivors of torture and exile.
The participants offer pictures, poems, songs and personal prose to represent their interpretations of Tikkun Olam. The exhibit consists of 14 columns arranged in the library entrance. The columns can be viewed in any order and brochures identifying each column and are available. The exhibit will be on display until mid-January, although it will be relocated to the Library’s Gallery in mid-December.
A docent from the Mizel Museum will lead a tour and give a program on the exhibit on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from Noon – 1 pm. The group will meet in the library’s lobby, tour the columns, and then go to one of the library’s classrooms for the rest of the program. RSVPs are not required but would be appreciated.
This is just one of the many events the UC Denver Health Science Library is hosting. Check out their newsletter, or better yet why not just subscribe.
Librarian, Joanne Mikasa, turns her media center into a spooky place for kids and parents to visit on All Hallows Eve. The Haunted House is a fundraiser that garners hundreds of dollars, allowing Joanne to purchase additional books and supplies for her library in Vineland, Colorado. I asked Joanne which room she is stationed in. There are several rooms to this haunted house! Her reply was, “Oh no, I don’t even go in — it’s way too scary!”
It’s hard to imagine that a plethora of workshops could be put together on-the-fly in 45 minutes, but that is exactly what happened right before our very eyes thanks to Steve Lawson (from Colorado), Joshua Neff (from Kansas) and Laura Crossett (from WY). Check out the pic (above) - Steve is taking suggestions from a crowd of 140 on what they want to talk about during the day. A myriad of breakout sessions were created, and it would be hard to imagine someone not finding something they liked - after all the crowd decided what they wanted to talk about. LibraryCamps are starting to pop up all over the country as a way to make sure people get the most out of their conferences. No talking heads, just people discussing and sharing thoughts and ideas. More photos! The most inspiring thing to me was the energy these young organizers and attendees brought to the event. And, the cool thing is — the sharing didn’t stop at the end of the day. This clever bunch has created a Wiki and the discussion is still continuing! So, a huge shout out to Steve, Joe, Laura and everyone else who made this a fun and exciting event. And, a special thanks to the University of Denver for hosting LibraryCamp of the West 2008 (a free event!). I think I heard something about a LibraryCamp of the West in 2009, right?
Sixty library members flocked to participate in the Kids Day Parade sponsored by the Colorado State Fair. The parade marches right by the library, so staff pulled out all the stops to get a bunch of people as well as animals involved in the parade. Employees, board members, Summer Reading Program Grand Prize Winners (and family) were invited to walk with the library. Featured parade guests were Wilbur the butterfly pig, Otis the Pug Bug, CBee from Country Buffet, Cat in the Hat, Clifford costumes, and of course, the library made sure it advertised its Books in the Park Trailer. Wilbur may have wished he could fly away to greener pastures, but alas his wings were just for decoration.
Arapahoe Library District has partnered with CLiC to provide a classy interactive tutorial for school librarians. The tutorial (part one of a two part series) is not only for beginner librarians, but also for the folks who have been school librarians for awhile. Pop in, see what you think, and then let us know! If you think other school librarians (especially newbies) would benefit from viewing the tutorial pass it along. A special thanks to Lisa Priebe and Donna Miller for getting this project launched!
Over 200 librarians from all over the U.S. gathered in Sacramento to spend three days networking, attending workshops, and just plain playing around. In the Exhibit Hall, a technology petting zoo was set up so that librarians could get their hands on the newest tech gadgets. You should have heard the librarians rockin’ out on Play Station’s newest product - Rock Band. The conference had it all, great workshops, fantastic keynote speakers, good food, and of course friendly company. I am sure we all left feeling good about this one (see pics). Don’t miss the next Association of Rural & Small Library Conference 2009 in Gatlin, TN.
The gate slowly cranked open as I entered a place I thought I’d never be. Cameras watched silently as I walked down the wide polished hallway. Fortunately, Diane Walden the Regional Librarian was my escort. She graciously offered to take me on a tour of the libraries located within the confines of the Colorado State Penitentiary near Canon City. Diane, in her infinite wisdom, started with the most locked down site - a place where the offenders are delivered materials through a slot in their door. Next we visited the largest library on campus, the sex offenders facility where I saw many offenders busily working in the library. Our next stop was a woman’s correctional facility where I met ladies diligently working away in their business class, and working in the library. Then off to the medium-security drug offenders site. The day flew by as I learned a great deal about prision life, and the librarians who work there. A couple of things really impressed me. First, how much the offenders use and appreciate the library. Secondly, how dedicated and passionate these librarians are. They know that what they do is immeasurably important to the future of these men and woman. Diane, their fearless leader knows it too. Thank you.
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