The Colorado State Library and the Colorado Library Consortium hosted a two day forum for new library directors. We had 17 attendees who traveled from all over the state to Buena Vista while viewing a mixture of snow and yellow aspens.
Lots of information was shared, and everyone had several chances to network including at a reception at the Buena Vista Library, thanks to Gail Nottingham. 
Jeff Donlan inspired us to think about collaboration in terms of haiku and here are some of the creations. Continue reading ‘New Directors Forum…and Haiku’
Published by
Michelle on
September 25, 2009 in
Academic Libraries, Continuing Education, General, IT, Instruction, Reference Services and School Libraries.
Tags: classroom, guidelines, integration, library, School Libraries, tech and learning, technology, web 2.0..
Here are some school-related stories from Tech & Learning magazine. They may be useful for integrating technology into the classroom, providing guidelines with how to use the technology, and more.
For more information, visit the Tech & Learning home page, or find them on Facebook or Twitter.
Published by
Michelle on
July 31, 2009 in
Innovation, Library Visits, Public Libraries, Southwest and Western Slope.
Tags: grand opening, library, montrose, naturita, new, strawbale, sustainable.
The Montrose Regional Library District will be having a grand opening for the Naturita Community Library on Friday, August 7th at 107 W 1st Avenue in Naturita. Tours begin at 5pm, with a dedication and ribbon cutting at 6pm. A free community barbeque and live music will follow. The Naturita Community Library is America’s second strawbale library, and incorporates many environmentally sustainable features, including geothermal heating and cooling, and earth-based plasters.
View entire press release (PDF)
More information:
Paul Paladino, Director, 970-249-9656 or 970-275-2958
Amy McBride, Dvpt Officer, 970-249-9656 or 970-433-8779
As of January 2009, Merino Elementary School has a new library. Denise Everhart, the Merino Elementary librarian, was so excited about the new facility that she sent along some photos to share.
(Previously, the entire library and 26 computers were stuffed into one average-sized classroom, so she is delighted with the space.)
(click to enlarge)
Continue reading ‘New Library at Merino Elementary School’
Red Feather Lakes Community Library launched a brand new website today!
In addition to browsing the library’s online catalog, patrons can access the latest library news; check out upcoming events, view an online photo album for the library, and even access Red Feather’s Facebook account! Continue reading ‘Red Feather Lakes Community Library’s New Website’
Congratulations to Red Feather Lakes Community Library for its mention in the march issue of Woman’s Day Magazine!
Woman’s day magazine, in partnership with ALA, has been helping promote libraries by sharing stories about how libraries have changed women’s lives since 2002. Continue reading ‘Red Feather Lakes Community Library in Woman’s Day Magazine’
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