Congratulations to Monica Birrer (Spanish Peaks Library Director) and staff on the grand opening of their new library. The two day event began on Friday at 11am with Library Director Monica giving a stirring thank you speech to all involved in making this project a reality. The library was then presented with the “Community Energy Project of the Year” award from the Association of Energy Engineers for the library’s innovative efforts to incorporate green features into their newly renovated building. Shortly after, State Librarian Gene Hainer, gave the keynote address, and then the ribbon was cut. Take a peek inside the library.
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For the CAL Conference 2008, Communities and Libraries, I created this list of top ten trends in Colorado libraries related to communities and libraries. Examples are also below. I provided this for the Commissioner of Education for his opening keynote presentation. Thought others might be interested.
Early childhood brain research is changing library storytimes.*
- Multimedia production in libraries – videos, podcasts, etc.
- Literacy – engaging the larger community (One Book, etc.)
- The Library Online* – AskColorado, local archives online, 21 Plinkit websites
- Green Buildings
- Creation spaces, activities, collections
- Community Outreach
- Job support and economic development
- Gaming*
- Services to Special Populations*
* Indicates a topic in which the State Library is involved. Continue reading ‘Top Trends in Colorado Libraries – 2008′
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