Colorado Libraries » Special Libraries http://www.coloradolibraries.org Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:45:07 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Copyright © 2012 Colorado Libraries drumm_m@cde.state.co.us () drumm_m@cde.state.co.us () posts 1440 drumm_m@cde.state.co.us No no http://drumm.info/clic/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/powered_by_podpress.jpg Colorado Libraries http://www.coloradolibraries.org 144 144 AskColorado/AskAcademic Holds First UnWorkshop http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/11/14/askcoloradoaskacademic-holds-first-unworkshop/ http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/11/14/askcoloradoaskacademic-holds-first-unworkshop/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:37:00 +0000 Michelle http://www.coloradolibraries.org/?p=1880 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. One participant commented: “I liked the unconference structure. It was energizing to be able to vote on topics to be covered, and discuss the topics with people who were also interested in the same things. I think that helped generate a lot of energy and enthusiasm for the individual sessions.”

See attendees having fun and participating in the event at the AskColorado Flickr stream.

For more information about AskColorado & its partner queue, AskAcademic, please contact Coordinator Kris Johnson, 303-866-6922.

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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!

More information:

Feel free to share this information with anyone you think may be interested in attending or getting involved.

There are some grants available for both teens and adults to attend, plus opportunities to be a teen panelist, receive graduate credit, present, and exhibit. Be sure to check out the CTLC website after January 10th for more info.

]]> http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/10/04/colorado-teen-literature-conference-save-the-date/feed/ 0 It’s not “freedom to read” – it’s “no freedom unless you read!” http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/09/16/its-not-freedom-to-read-its-no-freedom-unless-you-read/ http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/09/16/its-not-freedom-to-read-its-no-freedom-unless-you-read/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:02:16 +0000 Diana http://www.coloradolibraries.org/?p=1807 Camden Tadhg, the State Library’s consultant to the youth correctional facilities, just returned from a site visit to Adams Youth Services Center, a detention facility where the average length of stay is less than two weeks. The teacher who oversees the library does an excellent job of creating a reading culture among the teens. So much so that an urban legend has taken root at AYSC: If you don’t finish a book before you leave, you will come back. A young man who is being released tomorrow was in a panic. “Ms. P – is there a really short book I can finish reading tonight?”

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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)

]]> http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/09/13/lsta-grants-awarded/feed/ 0 Join us for the last NRS Roadshow of the season! http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/09/02/join-us-for-the-last-nrs-roadshow-of-the-season/ http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/09/02/join-us-for-the-last-nrs-roadshow-of-the-season/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2011 20:24:28 +0000 Christine http://www.coloradolibraries.org/?p=1784 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!

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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.

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Throughout its history, the NLS program has undergone countless technological changes, rotating through various types of records before switching to cassette tapes in 1969. In 2009, it began offering a digital system that allows for downloading audio books via the internet.

Some interesting facts:

  • The 33 ½ rpm record was first developed for the NLS program before going commercial.
  • The first talking book recorded was Woodrow Wilson’s biography of George Washington.

Happy anniversary to CTBL!

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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.

]]> http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/05/27/what%e2%80%99s-the-state-of-library-jobs-in-colorado/feed/ 0 New 60-Second Survey: What is the Value of an MLIS to you? http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/05/20/new-60-second-survey-what-is-the-value-of-an-mlis-to-you/ http://www.coloradolibraries.org/2011/05/20/new-60-second-survey-what-is-the-value-of-an-mlis-to-you/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 21:01:32 +0000 Michelle http://www.coloradolibraries.org/?p=1631 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.

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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


The Protecting Cultural Collections workshops are presented in a 2-part sequence to produce the following outcomes for disaster preparedness activities:

  • Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan by the end of Part 2
  • Learn how to train staff to implement your plan effectively
  • Set pre- and post-disaster action priorities for your collections
  • Understand practical decision-making skills needed during an emergency
  • Experience salvage procedures for a wide variety of material including books, documents, photos & documents

The workshop days are scheduled 4 weeks apart. Participants will prepare short assignments prior to the first session; between sessions, they will undertake additional assignments resulting in a completed disaster plan at the end of Part 2. Upon completion, the institution will be invited to join an informal network of WESTPAS trained personnel to provide mutual aid in the event of emergencies involving collections in the region.

Who should attend: Administrators and staff responsible for emergency preparedness, response and decision-making, in all types of cultural institutions.  By registering for the workshop, the institution commits to supporting the attendee(s) to achieve the workshop’s disaster preparedness goals. When possible, please send two attendees so they can work together on the disaster preparedness activities.

Cost: No charge to the institution.  Funding provided by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Co-sponsored by the Colorado State Library.

Registration:  Pre-registration required. Register online at http://tiny.cc/ZePOL.

Contact:
For registration assistance contact: Kathy Krause
For general & content information contact: Julie Page

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