Sharon is Director of Library Development and Innovation at the Colorado State Library. She is a big fan of technology, libraries changing lives, and French pastries from Trompeau Bakery (on Evans by DU) in Denver.
Elena Rosenfeld, Colorado Association of Libraries ALA Chapter Counselor, passed this press release on from ALA. Great statistics and information. How would you use this to advocate for libraries in your community?
New ALA report details economic trends in libraries and 2010 outlook
CHICAGO – At every turn, news reports and research indicate fairly dramatic changes in U.S. library funding, services and staffing – most occurring in the last 18 months. According to a new report prepared by the American Library Association (ALA), libraries of all types are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn while managing sky-high use.
Compiled from a broad range of available sources, The Condition of Libraries: 1999-2009 presents U.S. economic trends (2009), and summarizes trends in public, school and academic libraries across several library measures, including expenditures, staffing and services. The report also highlights trends in services provided to libraries by library cooperatives and consortia.
Continue reading ‘Conditions of U.S. Libraries: Trends 1999-2009′
The State Library led Colorado campaign for libraries has been selected! No longer will we need to say “Butterfly Project.” The advisory committee met with the marketing firm yesterday and selected the campaign platform “Beyond Words.”
The brand promise: Colorado Libraries are places of active adventure—where you can engage in new ideas, new experiences and new frontiers.
The purpose of the campaign is to ensure the future of libraries statewide and build the Colorado library brand by increasing awareness of the transformational aspects of libraries and the positive impact libraries have on their communities.
For background information on this campaign, please see: http://www.ColoradoStateLibrary.org/Campaign
Stay tuned for the development of the campaign…
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Sharon on
October 30, 2009 in
Butterfly Project.
Tags: ARRA, broadband funding, Butterfly Project, CE Forum, CLiC, Colorado State Library, Continuing Education, CSL Update, Gates Foundation, I'm an online learner, Public Library Standards.
Gene Hainer has compiled an update of Colorado State Library initiatives and activities.
Current CSL Funding Initiatives
- Broadband – Round 2 of the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program (BTOP) should be available by December. The CSL will work with libraries on a proposal to create regionally-based mobile computer labs for library and community use. Continue reading ‘Colorado State Library Update’
The current global economic crisis has affected everyone, including nonprofits like the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL). Some people are making tough choices about association memberships and conference attendance. Continue reading ‘CAL Board Update’
You’ve heard the buzz. Check out the YouTube videos. This really helps to imagine what Google Wave is all about.
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=google+wave
Online Learner
Someone who takes advantage of 24 x 7 online training through I’m An Online Learner, a subsidized program offered by the Colorado State Library and CLiC
Online Learners:
- Access hundreds of WebJunction self-paced courses in technology, library service, and management
- Improve work skills and performance without leaving their desk
- Pay $10 per course
- Earn a certificate of completion for successful completion
- Have access to the course material for one year
Learn More at: I’m An Online Learner or through the State Library or CLiC websites
Testimonial: Ross Callender, CLiC Regional Consultant,
“I took the Web Graphics class. I appreciated that I could focus on the chapters that were important to me and since it was all online, I could complete them on my schedule.”
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Sharon on
September 28, 2009 in
Children's Services.
Tags: babies, child care resources, CLEL, Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy, early literacy, literacy-enhanced storytimes, parent resources, pre-reading, toddlers, web website.
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy have a new look to their website: http://www.CLEL.org and plenty of new resources. Comment on the blog, find great research on early literacy, discover new books and storytime techniques.
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy continues to work toward insuring that all parents and child care providers read, sing, and play with their babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Literacy enhanced storytimes and parent tips for pre-literacy skills are available at http://www.clel.org.
October 20, 2009
Panel Discussion
Are our high school students prepared for college level research? What are the expectations?
This will be a panel discussion presentation with college and high school librarians, instructors and students.
Come participate in this lively discussion. Bring your questions, concerns and ideas!
Introductions: Gwen Giddens – Director, Learning Resource Services, Colorado Springs School D11
Facilitator: Teri Switzer – UCCS Dean, Kraemer Family Library
Panel Members: Sue Byerley – Associate Professor UCCS Library, Steve Lawson – Colorado College, Humanities Liaison Librarian, Christine Schein – Discovery Canyon High School Librarian, Victor Santiago – German/Spanish Teacher at Air Academy High School, Thomas J Napierkowski – UCCS English Professor
Program:
5:30 – 6:00: Networking (coffee and cookies)
6:00 – 7:15: Panel Discussion
7:15 – 7:30: Audience Questions
Audience: Librarians, instructors, school administrators, parents…everyone interested in students’ success is welcome!
Please click on the registration link.
Registration is not required but appreciated for an attendance count.
Sponsored by CAL – Colorado Springs Area Interest Group and CLiC
For registration information:
From Rep. Middleton’s (http://www.karenmiddleton.com/) newsletter.
THURSDAY, 9/24, 11AM
DENVER – Each year the Colorado Association of Libraries (CAL) Legislative Committee recognizes legislators for exemplary work benefiting libraries in Colorado. This year the award is being presented to Representative Karen Middleton of Aurora.
“We are honoring Rep. Middleton because of her continued support of libraries through the years,” said Jody Howard, President of the Colorado Association of Libraries. “We especially want to thank her for her work on the sponsorship and passage of the 2009 Library Law.” (HB 1072**)
Continue reading ‘COLORADO LIBRARIES HONOR REP. MIDDLETON’
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth will hold their annual conference in Denver on November 14 – 17. http://www.naehcy.org/conf/conf_2009.html This is a great opportunity for library and school professionals to learn more about the needs of this important population. The program includes nationally known speakers and break out sessions about services and educational programs for homeless youth. Because it is in our area, this is a great opportunity for school and public library staff to attend.
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