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AskColorado/AskAcademic Holds First UnWorkshop

Published by Michelle on November 14, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

Following the popular ‘unConference’ model, AskColorado/AskAcademic (ASK) held its first UnWorkshop on Oct. 13th. Unconferences are loosely structured gatherings in which participants drive the content. Forty librarians attended, and loosely wrangled by members of the ASK Quality Assurance Committee, introduced themselves and offered topics for discussion and learning. Participants then gathered in small groups and discussed topics such as how to effectively assist students when classes log into the service; best practices for working with college students; managing excitable customers, and more.

ASK has held an annual workshop for the past seven years, but this was the first unworkshop. While new to participants, the majority were excited about the format. Continue reading ‘AskColorado/AskAcademic Holds First UnWorkshop’

Colorado Teen Literature Conference – SAVE THE DATE!

Published by Michelle on October 4, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Community Collaborations, Continuing Education, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries, Teen Services, conferences and institutional libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The Colorado Teen Literature Conference (CTLC) is currently in the planning stages (and I’m helping!).  Here’s your official SAVE THE DATE notice.

The event will be held on the Auraria campus on March 31, 2011, 8:30am-3:45pm.  Registration opens February 1st and closes March 11th. Keynote authors are Maggie Stiefvater and Todd Mitchell!

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LSTA Grants Awarded

Published by Michelle on September 13, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, School Libraries and Special Libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

The Colorado State Library has awarded grants totaling almost $200,000 to 1 library consortium, 1 BOCES, 1 school district, 1 academic library, and 6 public libraries for innovative projects designed to improve library services and life?long learning.

The proposals are funded through the federal Library Service and Technology Act (LSTA) allocation to the Colorado Department of Education and Colorado State Library.  All grants addressed a goal in the long?range plan that states: “Colorado students and adult learners will receive services from libraries and librarians that support educational achievement and lifelong learning.”

Complete List of Awarded Projects (PDF)

Join us for the last NRS Roadshow of the season!

Published by Christine on September 2, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Continuing Education, General, Library Visits, Reference Services, Resource sharing, School Libraries, Southwest, Special Libraries and Western Slope. 0 Comments

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!

Vote Now for the 2012 Summer Reading READ Pin Design

Published by Michelle on July 22, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Community Collaborations, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries, Teen Services, advocacy, institutional libraries and programs. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Here’s your chance to give us your opinion about the 2012 summer reading READ pin design!

The summer reading theme for 2012 is nighttime.

  • Children’s slogan:  Dream Big – Read
  • Teen slogan:  Own the Night
  • Adult slogan:  Between the Covers

VOTE NOW!
We need your responses by Friday, July 29th, 5pm.

New Fast Facts on the state of library jobs in Colorado

Published by Michelle on May 27, 2011 in Academic Libraries, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , .

There appears to be more competition than ever for Colorado’s library jobs, based on recent activity on LibraryJobline.org.

A new Fast Facts about the jobs posted on the site over the past four years has just been published.  Colorado’s Library Job Climate : 2007-2010: Insights from LibraryJobline.org (PDF) highlights trends in total job postings, salaries, degree requirements, and the most popular jobs from the site. Job postings are up slightly from 2009, but drastically more people are viewing them, and part-time, temporary positions continue to replace full-time, permanent ones.

New 60-Second Survey: What is the Value of an MLIS to you?

Published by Michelle on May 20, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

On behalf of the Library Research Service:

In 2008 Library Research Service (LRS) launched our first 60-second survey, “What is the Value of an MLIS to You?,” in response to lively discussions about this topic on various listservs. Close to 2,000 library professionals weighed in, with over 1,000 leaving thoughtful comments about the MLIS degree. Three years later, as libraries and the environments in which they serve continue to change and evolve, LRS wondered how has the value of an MLIS fared?

LRS has launched a new 60-Second Survey on the value of an MLIS to you. Do you feel your MLIS degree was/is worth the time and money invested in it? If asked today, would you recommend pursuing an MLIS degree? You tell us.

Take the 60-Second Survey on the Value of an MLIS Degree to You

Please pass this on to your colleagues-locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Marmot Council elects Executive Board

Published by JTMarmot on May 18, 2011 in Academic Libraries, IT, Public Libraries, School Libraries and Western Slope. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

May 11, 2011

The Marmot Council of twenty library directors elected four new members to the Marmot Executive Board. Eve Tallman (Director of Mesa County Public Library District) continues in the role of Treasurer. New Board members include President Barb Brattin (Director of the Wilkinson Public Library in Telluride); Vice President Nancy Gauss (Director of the Savage Library at Western State College); Gayle Gunderson (Director of the Fowler Library at Colorado Christian University); and Sherry Holland (School Librarian in Steamboat Springs School District).

About Marmot

The Marmot Library Network (www.marmot.org), based in Grand Junction (CO), is a non-profit organization providing information technology services to public, academic, and school libraries. Marmot hosts software and a database shared by 20 institutions comprising 90 library sites in Colorado; and provides internet, hardware, and software support services.

Protecting Cultural Collections – FREE Workshops

Published by Michelle on May 6, 2011 in Academic Libraries, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Register now for a FREE two-part workshop on Protecting Cultural Collections, available in both Fort Collins and Colorado Springs. Topics include disaster prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery.

Part 1: Prevention & Preparedness – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Ft. Collins: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 – Colorado State University, Morgan Library
  • Colorado Springs: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 – University of Colorado, Kraemer Family Library

Part 2: Response & Recovery – 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

  • Ft. Collins: Tuesday, July 26, 2011 – Colorado State University, Morgan Library
  • Colorado Springs: Thursday, July 28, 2011 – University of Colorado, Kraemer Family Library

Sponsored by: Western States & Territories Preservation Assistance Service (WESTPAS)
Instructor: Julie Page, Co-Coordinator, California Preservation Program and WESTPAS

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Colorado Adds SIX Movers & Shakers!

Published by Michelle on May 6, 2011 in Academic Libraries, Community Collaborations, General, Innovation and Public Libraries. 1 Comment Tags: , , .

It’s 2011, and Colorado has added SIX new Movers and Shakers to the ranks, for a total of 20. This annual honor is sponsored by Library Journal. Congratulations to:

“For ten years now, Library Journal’s Movers & Shakers has been spotlighting librarians and others in the library field who are doing extraordinary work to serve their users and to move libraries of all types and library services forward. We’re proud to recognize their achievements—and to encourage you to be inspired by their vision and optimism and turn their ideas into fodder for your own innovative work,” says Library Journal.