Colorado State Library News
January 25, 2013
Cast your vote for One Book 4
Colorado
Again in 2013, public libraries and Reach Out and Read health
clinics will give out copies of the same book to 4 year olds between
May 6 - 20! Vote for your favorite title of the 3 final book
selections and learn more about the project at its website.
Latest Fast Facts about Colorado School
Libraries:
21st-Century Instruction Strategies in Colorado School
Libraries and
Colorado School Libraries and the Use of Web Technologies
2013
Early Literacy Mini-Grant Applications Available
The Colorado State Library is
accepting applications through January 31, 2013 for $250 grants for
early literacy Summer Reading Programs and 1,000 Books Before
Kindergarten programs.
Teen Video Contest
The Colorado State Library and the Collaborative Summer Library
Program (CSLP) are excited to announce a teen video contest.
Colorado teens, 13-18, are invited to create a short Public Service
Announcement promoting the 2013 summer reading theme "Beneath the
Surface."
November 19, 2012
Annual School Library Survey
Deadline Has Been Extended
The deadline for completing the 2012-13 Colorado School
Library Survey has been extended to November 30, 2012.
Participation by all public school libraries is vital! If
you have not yet responded to the survey, it can be accessed
at
http://www.lrs.org/slsurvey.
School librarians–your responses really do matter, and we
hope you will take the time to complete the survey! The
results provide important information about the state of
school libraries in Colorado that school library staff and
administrators can use for advocacy, planning, evaluating,
and budgeting.
For questions regarding the survey, or to obtain your
username and password, feel free to call Library Research
Service at 303-866-6900 or email
lrs@lrs.org to get your
information.
October 5, 2012
October Is
Colorado Literacy Month
Governor Hickenlooper signed a proclamation to make October
2012 Colorado Literacy Month. Celebrate literacy month at
your library!!!
October 4, 2012
2012-13 Colorado School Library Survey Now Open
Letters have been sent to
public school libraries throughout the state announcing the
opening of the 2012-13 Colorado School Library Survey. It
can be accessed at
http://www.lrs.org/slsurvey. The data gathered in the
annual school library survey provides library professionals
with important information for planning, evaluating, and
budgeting. In addition, the survey's results serve as the
basis for studies that demonstrate the impact of school
libraries on student achievement.
October 2, 2012
ILEAD USA Colorado
Applications Now Available
The Colorado State Library
invites all interested library staff (no MLIS required) to
apply to be an
iLeader
on a 5 person team, a
mentor, or an
instructor
for this unique and innovative leadership and technology
program.
Colorado's Public Computer Center Fast Facts Available from LRS
This series provides
highlights of the CSL BTOP project's first year.
September 27, 2012
Colorado State Library Receives IMLS Grant
The Colorado State Library has received a National
Leadership Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library
Services. The grant project, SPELL: Supporting Parents in
Early Literacy through Libraries, will research best
practices in reaching low-income parents of children birth
through 3 with an early literacy message.
September 14, 2012
FY12-13
LSTA Grant Awards Announced
The Colorado State Library
announced grants to one special library, one school
district, and 10 public libraries for innovative projects
designed to promote continuous improvements in library
services in all types
of libraries in order to better
serve the people of the State of Colorado.
September 7, 2012
AskColorado/AskAcademic Marks Ninth Anniversary
On Sunday, Sept. 2nd, ASK (AskColorado &
AskAcademic) marked its ninth anniversary! On Sept. 2nd,
2003, ASK opened for business and has been fielding
questions from eager information seekers ever since.
August 9, 2012
Latest LRS Fast Facts Available
School Librarian Numbers Decline from 2004-2005 to 2010-2011
and
Clearer Skies Ahead? Using Statistics from
LibraryJobline.org to Gauge Changes in Colorado’s Library
Job Climate
August 1, 2012
State Library staff recognized by American Correctional
Association (ACA)
The Institutional Library Development team members who serve
as "Regional Librarians" to Colorado Department of
Corrections have been recognized by ACA as "Best in the
Business"!
July 31, 2012
YS News, July 2012 (PDF)
Newsletter from Beth Crist, Youth & Family
Service Consultant. Part 1 of "Elementary Reads," focusing on
learning and reading development for different age groups.
July 27, 2012
Tech
Training Site Has Launched
Part of the Colorado Public Computer Centers project, this site
has instructor materials and information related to technology
training in public libraries. Resources include lesson plans,
trainer outlines and handouts, and information on ADA
assistive technology programs and support.
July 16, 2012
New StoryBlocks
Videos
CLEL and Rocky Mountain PBS have added 8 new videos to
the StoryBlocks website (including 2 in Spanish) which
provide early literacy tips to increase caregivers’
understanding of child development and pre-literacy needs.
July 9, 2012
Results Are In for Public Library Funding & Technology
Access Survey
Includes briefs on employment, e-government, digital
literacy, and broadband, plus a statewide data summary.
June 22, 2012
CO Virtual Library Adds Financial Literacy Info
Six quick lessons to help you build a successful
financial future. Includes tools for learning about
financial matters, spending plans and debt management.
June 18, 2012
LSTA grant project discussion
webinars posted
Includes an overview of the grant application and
timeline, Q & A session, and an open discussion on project
ideas.
June 13, 2012
Coloradans Embrace AskColorado and AskAcademic
LRS recently completed an evaluation AskColorado and AskAcademic.
Results show that users are happy with the services and likely to
become repeat users.
May 16, 2012
Keep Children
Reading This Summer
“Find a
Book, Colorado” is a free online tool that helps parents
find books that match their child’s reading level and
interests. It also finds the local libraries that carry
those books.
May 11, 2012
AIRS Committee Announces NEW
Database Program
Libraries spoke and the committee listened. More database content.
Affordable pricing. Transparency in communications. Equity among
libraries of similar/like types and sizes. It's all there!
May 7, 2012
Protecting Cultural Collections workshops
Complete a disaster response & collection salvage plan,
train staff to implement your plan, set pre- and
post-disaster action priorities, and more.
May 2, 2012
YS News, April 2012 (PDF)
Youth Services newsletter from Beth Crist, Youth & Family
Service Consultant. Part 4 of "Thrive By Five," focusing on
learning and reading development for different age groups.
April 27, 2012
2012-13 Grants Available for
School, Public, Academic and Special Libraries
These competitive LSTA grants must focus on either
community/outreach services or youth services. Funds may be
used for a new program or to expand a previously funded
grant. Extra consideration for projects that develop
partnerships. Due August 1,
contact Jean Marie
Heilig for more info.
April 13, 2012
Highly Effective School Libraries Recognized
47 exemplary
school libraries have earned “Highly Effective School
Library Program” status and integrate 21st century skills
into daily lessons.
April 10, 2012
AskColorado/AskAcademic Seeking New Members, Renewing
Current Members
The AskColorado/AskAcademic
(ASK) Virtual Reference Cooperative is seeking new members
for the 2012-2013 fiscal-year as well as renewing current
memberships. ASK is similar to public radio: It is member
and grant supported. Won't you join us? Information
available at:
http://www.askcolorado.org/info/libraries.html &
http://www.askacademic.org/libraries.html
as well as via the following materials:
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Contribution Schedule (PDF)
-
Letter of Agreement (PDF)
Contact Kris Johnson for more details or if you have questions: johnson_k@cde.state.co.us; 303-866-6922
April 5, 2012
Interested in exploring other funding opportunities?
Take a look at the following Web site for a listing of
foundations and organizations that offer grants to
libraries.
http://www.libraryworks.com/LW_Grants/GrantsCurrent.aspx
March 30, 2012
YS News, March 2012 (PDF)
Youth Services newsletter from Beth Crist, Youth & Family
Service Consultant. Part 3 of "Thrive By Five," focusing on
learning and reading development for different age groups
February 28, 2012
Colorado Literacy Week and Summer Reading
The week of Feb 27 - March 2, the Lt. Governor's office is
traveling the state, highlighting new efforts to improve
early literacy and celebrating early literacy programs that
work, including Colorado's statewide summer reading program.
February Issue of YS News (PDF)
The second issue of YS News - for youth services librarians - is now
available. It features early literacy, summer reading, El Dia de los
Ninos resources, and much more.
February 15, 2012
LSTA
Funding Survey
We want your input on how CSL spent LSTA funds between
2008-12 and how funds should be spent for 2013-18. Please
respond by Friday 2/17. Responses are anonymous.
Summer Reading Mini-Grants Awarded
73 summer reading program mini-grants of $200 each have been
awarded to public libraries to buy SRP theme-related books
for their collection. Congratulations!
February 6, 2012
CSL In Session:
El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros
Do you work in a school or
public library and want new ways to link children with
reading, cultures, and languages? Join us for an interactive
conversation of El Día de los Niños / El Día de los Libros,
Children’s Day / Book Day, an annual event that celebrates
childhood, literacy, and the many cultures and languages in
the United States.
Tuesday, February 7 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
This interactive
online session will be held online in Adobe Connect at
http://connect.enetcolorado.org/cslinsession
January 30, 2012
Get Involved With Water 2012
The
Water 2012 Initiative kicked off with its first author event and
a booth at the CO Stock Show to educate kids about the importance of
water in our communities.
January 18, 2012
YS News
(PDF)
Check out the first issue of the new monthly
newsletter for youth services librarians!
For additional information, contact
Gene Hainer, 303-866-6900.