This year I was lucky enough to attend my first-ever ALA. On Friday, January 23rd, I braved the Colorado Convention Center (and its dizzying parking structure) to browse the exhibits hall. I think “wow” was the first word I thought as I entered the huge building and saw the mass of people all crowding on to the escalators. That word was repeated often throughout the evening, first as I took in the sheer number of booths, and later as I realized how much – there’s no other word for it – stuff – was being given away. It was overwhelming. More than that, though, it was fascinating. I was grateful to have the opportunity to be a real part of the national library community; I met people from right here in the state, from around the U.S. including New Mexico and New York, and even some overseas folks. Continue reading ‘First Timer at ALA Midwinter’
Published by
nicolle on
October 20, 2008 in
IT and Public Libraries.
Tags: ALA survey, FSU, funding, Internet, Internet survey, library funding, Library Research Service, library technology, Public Libraries, technology.
The 2008-2009 Public Library Funding & Technology Access Survey is underway. I encourage Colorado public libraries to participate in this important national survey. The findings from this study will give public library administrators, librarians, boards, and advocates powerful data to use when talking about Colorado libraries. This is the kind of data that speaks volumes to legislators, the media, and the general public.
For more information see the ALA Press release and last year’s survey results.
Thanks.
Nicolle
Published by
Michelle on
September 25, 2008 in
Continuing Education, Front Range, Instruction, School Libraries and Western Slope.
Tags: 21st century learning, advocacy, classroom teachers, collaboration, CSL, school libraries, standards, teacher librarians, technology.
Nance Nassar of the Colorado State Library is holding another round of her “Better Library Instruction” workshops. This year they focus on the new “Standards for the 21st Century Learner” and how to strategically integrate them into lessons taught collaboratively. She will also help participants learn to use technology to build advocacy in their schools.
Teacher librarians, classroom teachers, specialists, and anyone else who is interested is invited to attend.
There will be 12 all-day workshops around the state:
- Thursday, October 23, 2008: ALAMOSA
- Tuesday, October 28, 2008: LA JUNTA
- Thursday, October 30, 2008: BRUSH
- Tuesday, November 11, 2008: LOVELAND
- Thursday, November 20, 2008: DENVER
- Thursday, December 4, 2008: WESTMINSTER
- Thursday, December 11, 2008: CASTLE ROCK
- Tuesday, January 13, 2009: STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
- Wednesday, January 28, 2009: GRAND JUNCTION
- Thursday, February 5, 2009: PUEBLO
- Friday, February 6, 2009: COLORADO SPRINGS
- Tuesday, February 17, 2009: GLENWOOD SPRINGS
Be sure to register at least one week in advance! Registration opens Wednesday, October 1, 2008, and is $25 per person (this includes the cost of breakfast, lunch, and materials). We hope to see you there!
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