Training

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]

  (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]

“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]

  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]

  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]

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]

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]

“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]

“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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

In May and June of 1984, unseasonably warm temperatures caused that winter’s heavy snowfalls to... [Read more]

Which flowers grow best in Colorado’s specific environmental conditions? Our dry climate, higher elevation, soil... [Read more]

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

High in the mountains above timberline lives one of my favorite Colorado wildlife species, the... [Read more]

With the warmer weather, road construction season has arrived. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT)... [Read more]

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]

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]

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]

  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]

 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]