Published by
Michelle on
May 6, 2011 in
Academic Libraries, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries.
Tags: collections, cultural, disaster, free, preparedness, Recovery, response, workshop.
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
Continue reading ‘Protecting Cultural Collections – FREE Workshops’
Want to juice up your library storytime? Make your storytimes better-than-ever? Attend a FREE all-day interactive and hands-on workshop using the 6 skills and techniques of Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) in your library storytimes.
Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the importance of age appropriate materials, early literacy research, connecting with parents, and dialogic reading, and will see a demonstration of a literacy-enhanced storytime by an expert.
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.
The workshop will be limited to 20 participants and priority will be given to Western Slope libraries.
Location: Durango Public Library
Date & Time: Friday, April 15, 8:30am-3pm
Questions: Patricia Froehlich, CDE – State Library, 303-866-6908
REGISTER NOW! (at least 1 week in advance)
View flyer (PDF)
Published by
Michelle on
July 15, 2010 in
Academic Libraries, General, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and institutional libraries.
Tags: Alzheimer's, disease, free, magazine, publication, quarterly, subscription.
On behalf of Melissa Austen, National Events Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America:
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering free library subscriptions to care ADvantage, a quarterly publication for caregivers and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses.
Each issue of care ADvantage presents articles written by top experts in their respective fields, offering valuable information and insight into a wide range of timely topics from the medical and practical to the emotional and inspirational.
Over 200 public libraries nationwide have subscribed thus far, and we would love to extend an invitation to you to join them in providing this magazine so patrons who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses can have greater access to the information and support that is available to them. We would also greatly appreciate your help in spreading the word to other libraries across the nation, if possible.
Every library in your system can each receive one free issue per quarter, with no end date to their subscription. Please call 866-AFA-8484, Ext. 111 or email Melissa Austen to subscribe or to request a sample copy of the magazine.
Published by
Michelle on
June 17, 2010 in
Children's Services, Continuing Education, Front Range, General, Instruction, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Teen Services and programs.
Tags: children, free, moon, NASA, space, workshop.
On behalf of Keliann LaConte, Education Department, Lunar and Planetary Institute:
Connect children and youth with your library’s space science resources! Join us for a FREE NASA-supported workshop designed to help you bring space science to your programs through hands-on activities.
Harmony Library
4616 South Shields
Fort Collins, Colorado 80526
September 2-3, 2010
“Explore! Hero Moon” will acquaint you NASA’s investigations into the ongoing saga that has shaped our Moon. Discover our scientific, cultural, and personal understanding of Earth’s nearest natural neighbor. Scientists and educators from the NASA Lunar Science Institute and the Lunar and Planetary Institute will share space science information, resources, hands-on activities, and demonstrations developed specifically for you to infuse into your programs with children and youth ages 8 to 13 and their families.
The workshop is FREE. A $150 stipend is available for 30 participants. A stipend request form will be emailed to participants on a first-come-first-accepted basis.
Space is limited! Register by July 16, 2010.
View flyer (PDF)
- Register for the 2010 summer reading program and request FREE materials. (Libraries that have already registered will receive their materials by the end of January.)
- Apply for a $175 Mini-Grant. Applications are due January 29, 2010.
- Weigh in on the slogan and theme suggestions for summers 2012 and 2013.
Contact Michelle Gebhart or Patricia Froehlich with questions.
Published by
Michelle on
July 28, 2009 in
Academic Libraries, Continuing Education, IT, Public Libraries, School Libraries, Special Libraries and programs.
Tags: CMS, content, drupal, event, free, register, webinar, website.
An Introduction to Drupal for Libraries: August 28, 2009, 12-1pm PDT
Looking for a better way to manage your web site content? Want more advanced functionality and/or social networking features? Drupal is an award-winning, open source content management system being used by major corporations worldwide and is now being widely adopted by the library community. Learn more about the pros and cons of Drupal and how libraries are using it to make their web presences more effective and efficient. Discover library-specific add-ons (modules) that can make your new Drupal site even more extensible.
There is no charge for this webinar. Pre-registration is not required. Click here for more information and to participate. Continue reading ‘An Introduction to Drupal for Libraries’
A downloadable PDF version of the READ poster, featuring Dwight D. Jones, Commissioner of the Colorado Department of Education, is available on the State Library website. Choose from 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, or 11 x 17 size.
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