Training – Colorado Public Library Standards

Under each Standard, we have collected webinars, articles, and other trainings that highlight best practices. Some of the webinars listed here have been produced in states other than Colorado. State laws, including how they pertain to public libraries, vary from state to state, so please direct questions regarding your specific circumstances to your city, county or library district attorney. This resource list is not intended to serve as legal advice.

Training related to Collections:

Weeding Isn’t Sexy, But It Should Be

Weeding is a lot like Fight Club…we don’t like to talk about it. As libraries evolve into community spaces that encourage creativity and participatory experiences, it becomes more and [Read more]
Dewey or Don’t We?: Transitioning to a Deweyless Library

(Note: We had brief audio issues at the very beginning of the session.) Have you heard about “The Bookstore Model” and wondered what all the fuss is about? Are you ready to ditch [Read more]

Training related to Community Engagement:

Bonding with Your Community: How to Craft Your Library Story

“It was a pleasure to burn.” So starts Fahrenheit 451, with a frightening glimpse into a dystopian future — where a fireman’s only calling is to torch books. As a library [Read more]
Engaged, Embedded, and Enriched Creative Community Connections

As libraries seek to redefine themselves in a new information age, libraries must develop strategies for engaging with the community. Traditional programs and services are no longer [Read more]

Training related to Finance

Budget Basics Presentation

Training related to Facilities

Public Library Facilities Projects 101

Training related to Governance

What Every Trustee Should Know

Training related to Human Resources

Transitioning from Sage on the Stage to Engaging Learning: Tips and tricks for presenting to adults

Tired of attending the same old presentations? Want to learn how to truly engage with your audience? Whether delivering presentations online or in person, attendee interaction and engagement [Read more]

Training related to Marketing and Advocacy

Graphic Design 101

Learn to entice your patrons and promote your programs with eye-catching, contemporary web and print materials. As well as the basic principles of design, why your library needs a brand, and how to [Read more]
Graphic Design 101

Learn to entice your patrons and promote your programs with eye-catching, contemporary web and print materials. As well as the basic principles of design, why your library needs a brand, and how to [Read more]
Bonding with Your Community: How to Craft Your Library Story

“It was a pleasure to burn.” So starts Fahrenheit 451, with a frightening glimpse into a dystopian future — where a fireman’s only calling is to torch books. As a library [Read more]
Bonding with Your Community: How to Craft Your Library Story

“It was a pleasure to burn.” So starts Fahrenheit 451, with a frightening glimpse into a dystopian future — where a fireman’s only calling is to torch books. As a library [Read more]

Training related to Planning

Get ‘er Done! Using 4DX® to Achieve Your Most Important Goals

Originally published in 2012, “The 4 Disciplines of Execution” presents a structured way to ensure that every employee is engaged and successfully working towards an organization’s [Read more]
Places that Serve Us Well Every Day, Serve Us Best When Disaster Strikes

Well poised to disseminate public information, libraries have served as emergency shelters, cooling centers during heat waves, sites for blood drives and inoculations, and a place to fill out [Read more]

Training related to Services and Programming

Growing Readers Together: Early Literacy Services Beyond Your Library

Your library has a thriving storytime program, strong collection of board and picture books, perhaps parenting classes, and other services to support young families inside your library, but now you [Read more]
Library Services: Making the atypical, typical

Does your library offer unusual services? Is there a population in your community that you are finding hard to reach? Is there an innovative program that you would love to try? We all know that [Read more]
Summertime Outreach: Bringing Summer Learning into the Community

Your public library is packed with kids during the summer, and that is excellent! Research shows that those children benefit from your library’s many strong enrichment activities, staff [Read more]
Helping Homeschoolers

Public libraries are a natural resource for homeschooling families: library staff expertise, spaces, collections, and programs are a critical component of effective homeschooling. But what are [Read more]
Partners for STEAM in Libraries: Joining Forces to STEAM Ahead Further and Faster

Do you wish to expand your STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, Math) programming but not sure how to move forward? Do you seek to collaborate with STEAM-oriented individuals and organizations in [Read more]

Training related to Resource Sharing

Friday Grab Bag, March 22, 2019

The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings... [Read more]
Colorado Governors: John L. Routt

John L. Routt has the distinction of being both the final Territorial Governor of Colorado... [Read more]
Time Machine Tuesday: Colorado Highways Bulletin

One hundred years ago, the automobile was changing life across Colorado. When the popularization of... [Read more]
How To Choose an Insurance Agent

The Colorado Division of Insurance recently released a new consumer advisory, How to Choose an... [Read more]
Friday Grab Bag, March 15, 2019

The Friday Grab Bag is a weekly series that highlights fun, unique, and interesting happenings... [Read more]

Training related to Technology

Restarting your Relationship with your IT Department (and Vice Versa)

Have you tried turning it off and back on? Is it unplugged? Is the Internet down? Why can’t I just download it myself? Do these questions define your relationship with your IT department (or [Read more]
Partners for STEAM in Libraries: Joining Forces to STEAM Ahead Further and Faster

Do you wish to expand your STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Arts, Math) programming but not sure how to move forward? Do you seek to collaborate with STEAM-oriented individuals and organizations in [Read more]
Maker MacGyver: School and Library Makerspaces on a Shoestring Budget

Makerspaces and maker programs in libraries don’t have to cost or fortune or require you to be a tech wizard, super hacker, or evil genius in order to be successful. All you really need is an [Read more]
Digital Literacy for Everyone: Going from Tech Averse to Tech Savvy

Looking for ways to get you and your staff up to speed? If you can figure out Dewey, you can figure out Windows! This CSL In Session offers practical tips, tools, and techniques to help bridge [Read more]
Geek is the New Chic: Engaging Teens in Libraries with Technology

Are you looking for ways to engage teens in your library using technology? Is your staff intimidated by both teens and technology? Have you hosted successful technology programs for teens at [Read more]