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CLiC Spring Workshop Draws ‘Unexpected Guests’

judy — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:41:29 +0000

Look what a fine and distinguished panel appeared at the CLiC Spring Workshops in Grand Junction this week. A great day of learning, networking, innovation, inspiration and fun is coming your way on April 8 in Fort Collins and April 22-23rd in Pueblo. Check out all the details and don’t miss your chance to be part of Kurtis Kelly’s workshop. Remember, the President and the Senator will be waiting…

An Evening with John Adams

judy — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 21:42:36 +0000

The John Adams Unbound exhibit scheduled to appear on the CSU- Pueblo campus March 8- April 15. The University Library will host the exhibit, which will be in the foyer of Hoag Hall. A sneak peek of the Adams exhibit will be held from 6-7 p.m. in the Occhiato University Center Hearthwell Lounge followed by the dinner in the OUC Ballroom at 7 p.m. and the live performance at 8 p.m. The cost is $35 per person or $350 for a table of 10. To purchase tickets or a table, contact Julie Fronmueller at 719-549-2826 or julie.fronmueller@colostate-pueblo.edu. For more information on the event click here.

Attend a Webinar on Colorado Libraries 2.0 – Feb 4th

Michelle — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:36:57 +0000

Colorado Libraries 2.0 is a free, professionally developed online training program designed in modules that relate to tasks we perform in our libraries. To find out more, please plan on attending a webinar describing the program. The webinar will provide information for both staff and administration.

Date: February 4, 2010
Time: 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

An Internet connection and a USB headset is required for this session.

To join the webinar:
Step 1:
Access the meeting room online. Please enter your name as a guest as you log in.

Step 2:
In advance of the meeting, please run through the connection test.

Please consider logging in to the meeting 10 minutes in advance to make sure we can troubleshoot any technical issues, and not take time away from our session to do so.

For more information:
Christine Kreger, 303-866-6946

Explore the Colorado Libraries 2.0 website

Literacy-Enhanced Storytimes Workshop – March 19

Michelle — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:44:08 +0000

Want to juice up your library storytime? Make your storytimes better-than-ever? Attend an all-day interactive and hands-on workshop using the 6 skills and techniques of Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) in your library storytimes.

Experienced trainer Carol Wagstaff (Douglas County Libraries) and Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) will review ECRR resources and coach you through how you can use ECRR techniques and plan a literacy-enhanced storytime. Come prepared to practice dialogic reading and give parent tips.

The workshop will be limited to 25 participants and priority will be given to Western Slope libraries. Additional registrants will placed on a waiting list.

Registration fee: $15.00
Location: Montrose Public Library
Date & Time: March 19, 2010, 8:30am-3pm
Questions: Patricia Froehlich, CDE – State Library, 303-866-6908

Register Now!

Library Support Staff Certification Programs Accepts Candidates

Diana — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:47:38 +0000

Beginning January 25th, ALA-APA will accept applications to the first national, voluntary certification program for library support staff. Candidates who demonstrate achievement in six sets of competencies by completing approved courses or submitting portfolios that demonstrate achievement will be awarded the LSSC. Applicants do not have to be a member of ALA. The application fee is $325 for ALA members and $350 for non-ALA members. Complete information about the LSSC program and the application form are available online at http://www.ala-apa.org/lssc/.

The Colorado Library Consortium (CLiC) is offering financial assistance to library staff enrolling in the certification program. CLiC will reimburse selected individuals for half the registration cost (up to a $175 value). The deadline for submitting the financial assistance application is February 28th. Contact Judy Van Acker, 719-640-5979, with questions.

Free Web 2.0 Training for Librarians and Staff

Michelle — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 15:41:10 +0000

Want to use Web 2.0 to communicate instantly and effectively? What about collaborating in real time, sharing photos, videos, and documents, or using other tools to increase productivity?

We all know that Web 2.0 tools are essential for communicating and creating in today’s fast-paced world. If there are tools that you or your staff want to learn more about, or if you just need to brush up on the basics, please visit the Colorado Libraries 2.0 website.

Colorado Libraries 2.0 is a FREE learning program to help library staff become familiar with Web 2.0 tools. The program is designed in modules associated with categories of tools:

1. Communication
2. Collaboration
3. Visual Communications
4. Personal Learning Environments (PLE)
5. Productivity Tools
6. A capstone project – Your PLE

Additional modules will be available in 2010.

Join with others from your library to get the most from the program !

Colorado Libraries 2.0 was created by Reach – Leading Learning in Libraries – a group of library staff members committed to sharing continuing education opportunities with others.

The State Library at CAL

Michelle — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:03:32 +0000

The Colorado State Library will have a variety of pre-conferences and workshops at the 2009 CAL Conference. Don’t forget to stop by our booth on Friday and Saturday in the Exhibits Area. We would love to:

* Share with you the latest services and resources we can offer Colorado libraries
* Hear how libraries have transformed your lives

CSL at CAL 2009 – Schedule (PDF)

CAL Board Update

Sharon — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:34:15 +0000

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.

Since these are the two largest sources of CAL income, the association’s finances are as strained as everyone else’s. As a result, the board is investigating options that will allow CAL to continue to serve our members and the Colorado library community. This includes issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a management company that may prove to be a less expensive alternative to our current situation. We want to stress that no decisions have been made, but as good librarians we simply want to have all the information as we plan for CAL’s next step.

What can you do to help? Renew your membership. Register for the conference. Encourage your friends and colleagues to do the same. Share your ideas with board members. Together, we’ll weather this storm and position the association for a sustainable future.

Submitted on behalf of the CAL Board

Youth institutions library staff furloughed for a day

Diana — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:36:46 +0000

Library staff from youth correctional and mental health institute facilities recently participated in a Youth Staff Training Day, sponsored by the Institutional Library Development unit of the Colorado State Library and held at the Philip S. Miller Library in Castle Rock. CSL youth institutions consultant and event organizer Teresa Allen stated, “These library staff work exceptionally hard every day in a stressful environment, isolated from others who do what they do. The opportunity for them to get together to receive training tailored to their needs is invaluable.” Participants had lively discussions and took advantage of several special workshops. To make their well-read books last longer, Gwen Henderson (PPLD) shared her favorite book repair techniques. And Jill Jarrell, formerly of PPLD, shared 60 great reads to encourage literacy among young adult boys. Finally, attendees were inspired by Mark Hoog’s Conscious Leadership presentation to encourage their incarcerated and institutionalized students to develop and pursue their unique gifts and talents. As one attendee stated, “I was blown sideways!”

November Workshop Opportunities – “Standards Galore!”

Michelle — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:25:55 +0000

November is just around the corner and there are two “Standards Galore!” workshops you don’t want to miss:

*Monument, CO – Tuesday, November 10th
(please attend this one if you can’t make it to the Colo. Springs workshop on Friday, December 11th)
*Brush, CO – Thursday, November 12th

REGISTER NOW

TOPICS
Join your fellow school librarians and learn about the COMPANION DOCUMENTS that correlate with the new school library “Standards for the 21st Century Learner”:

Empowering Learners: Guidelines for School Library Media Programs
Standards for the 21st Century Learner IN ACTION
Learning 4 Life: A National Plan for Implementation of Standards and Guidelines
Colorado School Library Qualitative and Quantitative Tiered Standards
Colorado Learner’s Bill of Rights

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? School librarians and other educators interested in learning about the new state and national library standards.

WHY ATTEND? Participants will collaborate with other school librarians to develop a better understanding of these new documents. Librarians will engage in conversations and work in groups that will guide them to construct better collaborative lessons and to strategically evaluate their library programs. Participants will receive a certificate for 7 hours of Continuing Education credit.

If you are interested in attending, REGISTER NOW.

Please forward this information to anyone who may be interested in attending. Registration deadlines are one week before the event.