As we near the half way point of the Colorado Public Computer Center (PCC) grant, the Colorado State Library BTOP PCC team recognizes the amazing progress Colorado libraries have made and pays special recognition to libraries that have really used this grant to re-invent the way they are serving their communities. (High Plains Library District, Delta County Libraries, Lamar Public Library, Naturita Community Library, Nucla Public Library, Denver Public Library, Dolores County School/Public Library, and Fleming Community Library – see details further below)
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About Sharon
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.
Email: Morris_S@cde.state.co.us
Website: http://ColoradoStateLibrary.org
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Library People—Friends of Colorado Libraries, is having a fundraiser with
Barnes & Noble on International Literacy Day, September 8. Two main stores are being staffed; however the offer also will be honored at ANY Barnes & Noble store in the state from September 8 through the 13th as well as online purchases with the correct bookfair number. For every eligible item that is purchased at Barnes & Noble and identified as part of the Library People—Friends of Colorado Libraries bookfair, Barnes & Noble contributes up to 12% of the purchase price to Library People. Please spread the word.
Check out this blog: http://alalearning.org/
This month, the ALA Learning Round Table bloggers are sharing resources, training, and ideas for e-books in libraries.
- High school librarian Buffy Hamilton has great ideas for the school library
- Angela Nolet of King County shares great video instruction on e-books
- Lori Reed points out new e-book resources available for library collection development
And that is just the half of it. Great ideas and resources for all types of libraries and library staff of all levels of experience with e-books and e-readers.
After nearly nine years as a dedicated leader for school libraries in Colorado, Nance Nassar is retiring.
Nance, in her roles at the Colorado State Library as School Library Senior Consultant, has contributed much to Colorado.
Some highlights:
- She worked to develop standards for school libraries including
- http://www.cde.state.co.us/litstandards_index.htm http://coloradoschoollibrarystandards.pbworks.com/
- She produced a video: Your School’s Team Deserves a Star Player.
- http://www.cde.state.co.us/media/cdelib/video/StarPlayer/StarPlayer.html
- She served on a team to develop the nationally recognized Learner’s Bill of Rights
- http://aasl.ala.org/essentiallinks/images/e/e2/Learners_Bill_of_Rights1_24_09.pdf
- She conducted scores of school library workshops and presentation throughout the state and nationally on instruction, advocacy, and using data in school library programs
- She worked on school library alternative licensure and updated teacher librarian certification
- She liaisons with school library educational institutions for quality professional development
- She led several online resource projects including the Teacher Librarian Ning (url) http://coteacherlibrarian.ning.com/
- She coordinated the Power Libraries Program board activities
- She served on regional, state, and national committees including the Colorado School Library Leaders, Colorado Association of School Librarians, Am. Association of School Libraries, and the Colorado Technology leadership Forum.
Nance is as extraordinarily talented as she is humble so this list would be longer if she let me go on. Suffice it to say, we are overwhelmingly grateful for the work and dedication Nance has made on behalf of the students in Colorado, as well as educators, administrators, and library staff. She has been a vital part of the Colorado State Library staff and integral to activities in the Colorado Department of Education. She will be missed by so many people in the education/library communities. She will wrap up her time at CDE/State Library in August 2010.
In showing our gratitude for Nance, please take a moment to email her, thank her for something that made a difference to you, and wish her well.
- Want an opportunity to hone your leadership skills?
- Have an interest in meeting other people in Colorado libraries?
- Seeking a new challenge?
Consider applying for the 2010-2011 CAL Leadership Institute!
Who: Any CAL member
What: In person and online exploration of leadership including self discovery, leadership skill development, and networking. Year- long institute provides a variety of activities and content.
When: Start as a pre-conference to CAL in October 2010 and to through October 2011 (see calendar at CAL website)
Where: In person quarterly for 1 1/2 day or 2 days and online activities in the other months.
How: Apply by May 31, 2010 – See http://cal-webs.org/index.html (bottom of page) for details and the application.
Topics include personal strengths, leadership skills, faciliation, project management, communication, advocacy, change management, ethics, and wild card (topics decided by the participants).
Marketplace, an American Public Media radio program, is collecting stories for a National Library Week broadcast. Please visit their website at:
http://www.publicradio.org/applications/formbuilder/user/form_display.php?isPIJ=Y&form_code=5d4ab54fb886
At this site you will find an online form to fill out. Share information about how people are using your library during this economic downturn and how your library is supporting people in getting jobs. Happy National Library Week! You are making a difference.
“The Science Behind Why Early Childhood Matters!” is a program presented by Dr. Jill Stamm, Founder of the New Directions Institute for Infant Brain Development. This presentation will be of great interest to libraries serving young children, parents, and child care providers.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
University of Denver, Driscoll Student Center, Governor’s Ballroom
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
*4:00-4:30 Networking
*4:30-6 Lecture
*Light refreshments will be served
There is no charge to attend, however, reservations are required. Seating is limited.
Hosted by the DU Marisco Institute.
Please RSVP by April 23, 2010.
Call 303-871-2217 to RSVP.
Map, directions, and parking information will available at:
http://www.du.edu/marsicoinstitute/
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…
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’
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