For the Public
Library Collections
and Services
Online Collections and
Services
Library Information
Community Relations and
Literacy
Library Collections and Services
- Colorado State Publications Library
(CoSPL)
Provides convenient access to information produced by state government through online catalog, loan of materials, liaisons with depository libraries, and E-mail inquiries. - Colorado Talking Book Library (CTBL)
Provides free recorded, Braille, and large-print library materials to eligible readers. - State Institutional
Library Development
Provides consulting and technical assistance to libraries in institutions operated by the state departments of Corrections, Human Services, and Education.
Online Collections and Services
- AskColorado
Colorado's virtual librarian service, available 24/7 (except major holidays), in English and Spanish. Chat online in real time with an information expert.
- Colorado Digitization Project (CDP)
A collaboration involving archives, historical societies, libraries, and museums providing online access to images, documents, and artifacts. Includes Historic Newspaper Collection. - Colorado's
Historic Newspaper Collection
Search over 100 different Colorado historic newspapers dating from 1859. View the original paper and articles as they originally appeared over a hundred years ago. - Colorado Virtual Library (CVL)
Allows access to library catalogs through the same search interface; combines search of catalogs with a variety of other resources; displays photos, Web sites, etc.; creates bibliographies.
- Colorado Libraries Collaborate (Statewide Borrowing)
Cardholders from participating libraries can borrow materials from any other participating library. - Colorado Library Directory
The Online Directory of Colorado Libraries will display a list of libraries to your specifications. - Mailing Labels
Colorado public and branch library mailing labels in a downloadable format.
Community Relations and Literacy
- Children's Literacy Resources
Documents, web sites, and related information to help educators, parents, and caregivers. - Community Relations & Outreach
Projects and initiatives to strengthen connections between libraries and their communities. Promotional campaigns, collaborations, marketing, and other support.
For additional information,
contact Gene Hainer,
hainer_g@cde.state.co.us,
303-866-6900.