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Webside Chats with the Colorado State Library

Get to know more about the Colorado State Library, its programs, current library topics and interact with Colorado State Library staff. The monthly webinars highlight varying topics and offer a chance for participants to have their questions answered.

Next Webside Chat:

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Archives

  • January 2, 2012
    It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…which is often how people describe the AIRS database package. AIRS usually divides people into three camps: those who swear by it, those who swear at it, and those who never heard of it. Which are you?
    Learn What’s Next?! as the AIRS Committee—those unsung Musketeers of the Colorado database negotiating world—begin the task of reviewing, revamping, and reanimating the state’s database world in 2012 and beyond.
  • November 2, 2011
    Redesigned conceptually, architecturally and graphically, the Colorado Virtual Library is the latest web service to be *shocked* into life by the State Library. We’ll discuss the brief history of the CVL (a quick journey down memory lane), then the strategic vision of the new, next-generation CVL.
  • September 28, 2011
    Curious about EAGLE-Net? You should be!  Never heard of it? You should know what it is, and what it means for Colorado's broadband environment.This intergovernmental entity is funded with a $103 million grant to operate a Colorado cost-sharing consortium that will provide a collaborative, secure high-speed broadband network statewide. The EAGLE-Net mission is to enable access via broadband network services, advanced applications, and Internet2 connectivity in all 178 Colorado public school districts. The network will also enable high-speed, affordable access to governmental and non-profit anchor institutions, including libraries, and make excess capacity available to private sector providers.
  • August 3, 2011
    This important webinar will address highlights of the recently released "Colorado Blueprint: a bottom-up approach to economic development", at www.colorado.gov/coloradoblueprint. Released July 20, the plan outlines the steps that will be taken by the Hickenlooper Administration over the next few years to support and promote economic development across Colorado. It does not mention libraries in key goal areas. This is your chance to hear the State Library's perspective and supply ideas that could be contributed by the library community as part of the public comment.
  • May 25, 2011
     Next-Generation Colorado Virtual Library - Have We Got a Surprise for You! We've been slaving away over this site for months now, and the excitement is mounting! The site is being built with the patron in mind, and inside you'll find modules on navigating tough economic times, uncovering biographies on famous Coloradans, and technology training resources gathered from some of the brightest minds in Colorado Libraries. And we've only just begun! What's next?!
  • April 28, 2011
    As the first year of LYRASIS membership, paid by the State Library, is coming to an end, libraries need to consider options for the future. Learn more about the future and the products and services LYRASIS can offer your library, such as Professional Development opportunities, discounts on products and services, special offerings like Mass Digitization and the LYRASIS 10th Shared Collection of NetLibrary eBooks, and the Membership Structure for 2012.
  • March 30, 2011
     This Webside Chat will teach participants leadership strategies and provide insight into upcoming CDE initiatives which can help you develop a highly-effective library program that impacts student achievement and makes you an indispensable teacher-librarian.
  • February 23, 2011
    The State Library answers your questions on the budget and library data.
  • January 26, 2011
    Learn about restorative librarianship, a professional philosophy of community awareness and responsiveness to social problems. Then glean some quick tips for making social services information readily accessible to those who need it most.
  • December 1, 2010
    Learn about the 3rd Colorado Impact Study and how it supports the findings of other studies on the impact of school libraries on student achievement.
  • October 27, 2010
    An overview of the latest Colorado Public Library Standards given by Shelley Walchak, Library Community Programs Senior Consultant.  Learn about the goals for this document as well as the changes from the previous set of standards.
  • September 29, 2010
    The latest on the Colorado State Library BTOP grant.  Information about sessions that State Library staff will be a part of at the 2010 CAL Conference.
  • July 28, 2010
    An introduction to StoryBlocks, a website full of one minute videos of songs and rhymes that build readers.  StoryBlocks was created as part of a collaborative grant of Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy, the Colorado State Library and Rocky Mountain PBS that helps young children learn essential early literacy skills.
  • July 1, 2010
     State Library and LYRASIS staff give an overview of the BCR and LYRASIS Partners in Transition plan.  This session offers background on how to maximize the benefits of your new LYRASIS membership as well as an introduction to LYRASIS products, services and support.
  • April 28, 2010
    A discussion of early literacy along with information about programs and resources.  Also an update on SB10-191: Ensuring Quality Instruction through Educator Effectiveness.
  • March 31, 2010
    Latest information on the statewide marketing campaign.  Also updates on the state budget, Race to the Top and the LSTA grants timeline.
  • February 24, 2010
    Updates on BTOP, marketing and legislation. Also information on the ILS Council, USDA Rural Development Community Facilities Program and the Public Library Standards revision process.
  • January 27, 2010
    Introduction to the State Library and updates on current activities


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Contact Gene Hainer, 303-866-6900 with questions.