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Sticky Situations: Patron privacy, and customer service
2024-01-25 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver)
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Privacy and confidentiality are core values of librarianship, but what does that mean when we are interacting with our patrons on a day-to-day basis?
Join us for an interactive session as we explore how patron privacy connects to everyday customer service.
After attending this session, attendees will be able to:

Understand how privacy and confidentiality directly connect to everyday library work.
Discuss Colorado library law, and how library policies and procedures can guide and support patron interactions.
Practice real world scenarios to apply learning.

About the presenter:
Currently working as the Professional Development Coordinator for the Colorado State Library, Christine Kreger is passionate about providing the tools, training, and support library staff at all levels need to provide amazing services to their communities.

Trends & Libraries
2024-02-08 11:00 - 12:00
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How do you plan for the future in such ambiguous times? In this interactive session, you will:

Explore trends that are impacting libraries
Discuss how these trends may impact internal operations and library services
Consider how trends and library responses impact the ways the community thinks of and values the library into the future.

The session includes a library scenario for practice on analysis. You will walk away with links to local demographic data and library data so you can go further after the session for your own local trends analysis.
Outcomes: After this workshop, participants will be able to:

Identify trends that impact libraries
Analyze trends through the lens of library operations and services
Consider how library responses to trends impacts the community’s view and value of the library
Access new resources & strategies for analysis of trends as they relate to their library

About the presenters
Sharon Morris started her library career in public libraries, doing children’s and teen services, outreach, collection development, circulation, and reference. She earned an MLIS and PhD in Managerial Leadership in Libraries. Sharon works at the Colorado State Library where she oversees library leadership development and statewide public library projects. She offers workshops and institutes on leadership, research, management, supervision, happiness, play, values, insight, improv comedy, and Disney techniques in libraries, among other subjects.

Kieran is the Rural & Small Library Consultant at the Colorado State Library. He is an engaging and enthusiastic public speaker focusing on customer service and policy. Based in Wetmore, Colorado, he has served as President of the Association for Rural & Small Libraries and has a passion for helping strengthen what you do to meet the needs of your community. He has built his own house, walked across the country, worked with the elderly and dying, learned blacksmithing, and worked in public libraries.

Colorado's Talent Pipeline Report: Workforce Stats and Essential Info for Libraries
2024-02-09 11:00 - 12:00
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The annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report identifies areas of growing demand and opportunity, key features of the current labor force, and strategies to balance the supply and demand equation for talent. It also highlights the Top Jobs in Colorado — jobs with high annual openings, above average growth, and a good wage. Join Caitlin McKennie, PhD, Talent Pipeline Economist from the Colorado Workforce Development Council to learn the latest stats and trends related to our state’s workforce and ask questions about how libraries can leverage this information to meet our communities where they are in ways that they need to make our state and their lives better.
Access the 2023 Talent Pipeline Report.
About the Presenter
Caitlin McKennie, PhD, is the Talent Pipeline Economist from the Colorado Workforce Development Council

Shine-a-Light: Building a Schoolwide Reading Community
2024-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Establishing a schoolwide reading culture requires creativity, consistency, and passion and nowhere is it more challenging than at a high school. Join Hollie Hawkins for a deep dive into how she and her colleagues have built a strong reading community at Eaglecrest High School in Cherry Creek Schools by designing in house, gamified initiatives that intersect with students’ interests and identities. Then stick around to see how Beanstack, a digital reading tool, can elevate work like Hollie’s by making it accessible and appealing to the digital lives of students today.”
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About the Presenters
Hollie Hawkins is proud to serve as a Teacher Librarian at Eaglecrest High School, where she is committed to fostering inclusive and welcoming spaces with diverse programming that inspire all students to foster their intellectual curiosity and personal growth. She would like to remind everyone that the book is always better.

Don Giacomini is a former teacher and public librarian who stumbled into the vendor world. He has a passion for literacy, the transformative power of reading, and once read Finnegan’s Wake even though he didn’t understand any of it.

Autism Is Welcome Here: The ACCESS Approach to Inclusion
2024-02-27 12:00 - 13:00
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Different Does not Mean Broken
See the Potential with Michael McCreary

Books mentioned during the session:

Izzy at the End of the World by K. A. Reynolds
We’re All Neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise
Good Different Hardcover by Meg Eden Kuyatt

Transform your school and public library to support and engage autistic youth! Learn about the unique needs of autistic individuals and listen to feedback gathered from the autism community about their library experiences. Translate this information and input into concrete strategies to create an autism-friendly library climate, develop a collection with authentic and affirming representation of autism, and design programming to engage neurodivergent children and teens.
About the presenter
Suzi Tonini is the School Library Leadership Consultant for the Colorado State Library. Suzi holds a M.Ed. in Education from George Mason University and a M.A. in Information Learning Technologies and Teacher Librarian endorsement from the University of Colorado Denver. Suzi has more than twenty years of experience as an educator and seven years of experience as a librarian for Denver Public Schools and the state of Colorado.

The Science Behind Our Burnout: Compassion Fatigue in Libraries
2024-04-09 12:00 - 13:00
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“Literature shows the growing phenomena of compassion fatigue among professions outside of traditional “caregiving” roles. Libraries are also increasingly recognizing compassion fatigue in their staff. However, there is a struggle to learn about where it originates.
Vicarious Trauma, overwhelming workloads, and burnout are three things that can contribute to library professionals struggling to care about their work and their patrons. What’s more, there are more tools out there than being told to practice self-care.
This session will break down how compassion fatigue shows up in libraries and the science behind it. Attendees will also explore what can be done to combat compassion fatigue in a variety of ways.
About the Presenters:
Cydney Clink is in her 6th year of employment at Mesa County Libraries where she recently became the Head of Programming taking on the challenge of creating a new department charged with centralizing programming and events for all ages. She holds a bachelor’s in Sociology with an emphasis in Family Studies from the University of Northern Colorado and a master’s degree in Library Science from Emporia State University.

Rose Marie Fraser is the Adult Programming Librarian at Mesa County Libraries. She obtained her MLIS from the University of Denver in 2022 and has worked in branch services, youth services, reference, and now focuses on programming for adults. Her passions include educating her peers and community on how to better serve our houseless patrons and being an advocate for mental health in the workplace.

Bienvenidos: Creating Welcome for Hispanohablantes and Latines at Your Library
2024-05-28 12:00 - 13:00
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In the 2020 Census, over 22% of Coloradans self-identified as Hispanic or Latino. In some of our communities, the population is more than double (and not always where you think!). As state population trends shifts and the demographics of our communities change, libraries look to how we can create welcoming spaces that leverage our existing missions and service models to serve those new community members. “Bienvenidos” offers insights from state and local demographic sources to discover who makes up the community we serve. It also features best practices built from bilingual and self-identified Latine library staff and librarians in our libraries. In the end, participants can use these insights to establish best practices for welcoming visitors to our libraries regardless of linguistic and cultural barriers.
About the presenter
Cristy Moran (she/ ella) is the Adult Library Services Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library. She is a librarian and educator who has worked in libraries and education for over 15 years. In supporting all Colorado libraries (including public, academic, and special libraries), Cristy’s role can best be described as the librarian for librarians who serve adults in Colorado. Cristy’s professional interests are wide-ranging and varied, but always centered on the communities we serve.

Talking Teen Services: The Importance of Alternative Literacy - What is it and why is it important to implement in our libraries, classrooms and lives
2024-08-01 13:00 - 14:00
Alternative Literacy is the process of teaching children and young adults literacy skills through non-traditional means. In this presentation, I cover three big examples of this: graphic novels, tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), and video games. Further, I provide an overview of how educators, librarians, and individuals can implement them into their work or daily life. In this presentation, you can expect to learn:

What alternative literacy is and the benefits
Definitions of graphic novels, TTRPGs, and video games
Why graphic novels, TTRPGs, and video games are effective in teaching literacy
How to utilize graphic novels, TTRPGs, and video games in libraries and classrooms

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What graphic novels would you recommend? (PDF)
Have you been impacted by storytelling in any video game? (PDF)
Youth Wellbeing in a Technology-Rich World – Addresses questions about video game safety
About the presenter
Sarah Vail is a Colorado native, growing up in the beautiful front range, now living in Glenwood Springs with their lovely cat, Colonel Turtle. They have been working with the Garfield County Library District for over two years, specializing in teen programming and collections, with a background in programming for a variety of ages. In their work, they tie together their passion for the arts, reading, writing, and all things nerdy into practical programs suitable for the community, such as: coordinating writing spaces during the annual NaNoWriMo event, facilitating guest presenters to run Dungeons and Dragons and Magic the Gathering events, organizing, managing and DMing a monthly Dungeons and Dragons game (one session was attended by Governor Polis!), working collectively with the librarian at our local high school to create a high school book club, among many more programming and outreach accomplishments.

The Ins and Outs of Check Out Colorado State Parks for Libraries
2024-08-08 10:00 - 11:00
Check Out Colorado State Parks is Colorado’s “parks pass and backpack” program whereby public libraries, public higher education libraries, and military libraries in the state receive unique seven-day passes for Colorado state parks that are checked out by community members along with a backpack full of Colorado field guides, exploration, and activity materials. Since its 2015 pilot, the program has grown and changed.
This webinar is intended to reintroduce Colorado libraries to this program. It will answer questions about program operations, available materials, promotional guidelines, and frequently asked questions. This program is encouraged for all library staff and librarians in Colorado libraries.
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Additional drop-in sessions for Q&A are scheduled through the month of August for anyone who misses this webinar or has questions they’d like to discuss with program administrator at the Colorado State Library, Cristy Moran. Program administrators at local libraries are strongly encouraged to bring their operational questions.

About the presenter:
Cristy Moran (she/ella) administers the Check Out Colorado State Parks program for the Colorado State Library and all participant libraries. She is also the direct partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the state library’s partner in this program. Cristy is the Adult Library Services Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library.

Level Up Your Booktalks! New Ways to Engage in School Outreach
2024-08-14 12:00 - 13:00
Are you new to booktalking?
Does he thought of giving a booktalk make you nervous?
Have you been booktalking for a while but need ideas on how to level them up?
Are you looking for new ways to partner with your local school or public library?

Join the Youth and Teen Librarians from Arapahoe Libraries for an exciting workshop! We will introduce you to the art of confident booktalks, demonstrate ways to engage readers of all ages with interactive strategies, and share ways to create meaningful outreach experiences. Bonus: Grow your reading list with some new-to-you titles for kids and teens!
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About the presenters
Catherine was a teen librarian for 12 years before moving into the Teen Services Supervisor role
at Arapahoe Libraries. She has spent lots of time visiting schools and talking about books.

Erica is a Teen Services Librarian for Arapahoe Libraries in Colorado. She spends a lot of time in schools booktalking for teens and working on ways to encourage teen interest in books of all formats.

Tanya is a Youth Services Librarian at Arapahoe Libraries in Denver, Colorado. Her favorite things about her job (if she had to pick) are a family cooking program and booktalking to kids at schools.

Breaking the Silence: Exploring Mental Health Challenges Among BIPOC Library Workers
2024-08-28 13:00 - 14:00
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This discussion panel aims to shed light on the often overlooked topic of mental health challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) library workers. For too long, the mental health challenges faced by BIPOC library workers have been overlooked, despite the unique stressors and systemic barriers they encounter in their professional environments. It recognizes that BIPOC individuals may experience mental health challenges differently than their white counterparts.
Through a candid conversation, panelists will share personal experiences, insights, and strategies for addressing mental health issues within the context of library work.
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About the panelists:
Xochil Arellano is the EDI Manager at Poudre Libraries in Fort Collins, CO. With a BA in Psychology, she began her library career in 2015, progressing from Material Handler to her current role. Xochil has worked across all district libraries and assisted with community outreach events.
Her passion for fostering inclusive environments, building relationships, and innovative collaboration drives her work in enhancing diversity within the library. Xochil strives to meet individuals where they are to better serve both her team and the community she serves.

Rick Medrano (he/him) is the Outreach Manager for the High Plains Library District in Weld County, CO. He has been in libraries since 2010 and has held a variety of roles from page to board member. Through his work, Rick strives to ensure that library services are accessible to all members of the community, despite physical, social, or economic barriers.

Martín Martinez (he/him) is a Public Services Specialist at the Auraria Library that serves three higher education institutions: University of Colorado Denver, Metropolitan University of Denver, and Community College of Denver. Martín is a student supervisor who works at the Ask Us Desk. He recently graduated from San José State University with a MLIS in May. His research interests include emerging technologies, gaming, and anti-racism efforts in the LIS.

Sharon L. Sherman received her PhD in Educational Leadership at the University of Colorado Denver, having completed her dissertation study in Jefferson County Schools. She has taught at the University of Northern Colorado (Lowry campus) and served as education director with Keshet of the Rockies in Denver. Dr. Sherman has also taught at two charter schools with DPS. She started at the Belmar branch of Jefferson County Public Library in December 2021 as a bilingual patron associate and enjoys leading story times in both English and Spanish as well as co-leading the adult Spanish language conversation group, Intercambio. Sherman is also active in the formation of JCPL’s workers union, presently serving on the 2024 bargaining team to obtain the union’s first contract.

Victor Zuniga is currently working at the Poudre Libraries as the System Administrator in Fort Collins, CO. He has collaborated with academic, and public libraries at the state level as well as nationwide, including a partnership with PL’s sister library in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua to setup an open-source library system (Koha) in 2014. Prior to PL, Zuniga worked at the Westerville Public Library (Westerville, OH) where he managed the Sierra system (Formerly known as Millennium) as well as providing primary tech support for the SearchOhio Central server, a consortium of 28 library systems across the state. Zuniga is passionate about the library community and believes in its mission as a great resource to learn, contribute and collaborate with colleagues from all over the world.

Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee mental health and well-being.

Pride In Practice: LGBTQ+ Library Workers Perspectives on Mental Health
2024-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
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This discussion panel delves into the lived experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ+) identity and mental health within the context of library work. LGBTQ+ library workers face unique challenges stemming from societal stigma, discrimination, and workplace environments. Many individuals still face prejudice and discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity, both within and outside of the workplace. This can manifest in various ways, from microaggressions and exclusion to overt acts of discrimination. Such experiences can lead to feelings of isolation, anxiety, and depression, impacting job performance and job satisfaction.
Despite these challenges, LGBTQ+ library professionals demonstrate resilience and resourcefulness in navigating their work environments. Sharing coping strategies, fostering supportive networks, and promoting dialogue around LGBTQ+ identity and mental health are crucial steps toward creating more inclusive and supportive library workplaces. By acknowledging the unique experiences and needs of LGBTQ+ library workers, we can work towards building environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported in their professional roles. This session aims to shed light on these challenges, explore coping strategies, and foster a supportive dialogue to promote mental health and resilience among LGBTQ library professionals.
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About the panelists
Jennie Bachelor (they/them) is an Adult Services Librarian with Jefferson County Public Library (Belmar Branch) , which provides services to those living in, and around, Jefferson County in Colorado. They spend much of their time connecting patrons with information and resources, as well as planning and implementing programming for adults, and hosting book clubs. They’ve worked at several public library systems in Colorado and are particularly passionate about intellectual freedom, whether it be restricted access to subscriber only content newspaper articles, or the ongoing challenges to programming and books in schools & libraries. They want to spend the rest of their library career trying to be the openly LGBTQ+ librarian that they needed when they were a young/new adult. Hopefully, they succeed.

Blanca Hernandez (He/Him/El) is an Instruction and Outreach Librarian at Erikson Institute (located in Chicago, IL) working with faculty and students to provide research and reference support, along with finding ways to connect the library resources to the Erikson communities and beyond. Blanca has also taught a semester long information literacy course to the PhD in Child Development program at his institute. His interests include bridging information gaps for patrons and has been involved in mutual aid work for several years.

April Zbrozek is the Chair of the LGBTQ+ Interest Group at the Colorado Association of Libraries. As a transplant from Florida, she is seeking to build connections within the LGBTQ+ librarian community. April has been in libraries her entire life, from a teen volunteer to an academic library intern to a librarian. When not reading, she enjoys walking along Cherry Creek Trail with her husband and cat.

Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee mental health and well-being.

More panelists will be added soon!

Checkology®: Support for a Future Founded on Facts
2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00
What happens when you encounter information that leaves you scratching your head and wondering whether it’s credible, an advertisement, or even propaganda? Discover strategies to teach students to sort fact from fiction.
We’ll cover the basics of Checkology, our free virtual e-learning platform with 19 foundational, standards-aligned lessons in news literacy topics such as misinformation, conspiratorial thinking, understanding bias, identifying credible sources, and more.

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About the presenter
Erin Olson is News Literacy Project’s senior manager, state partnerships. She began her career as a middle school language arts teacher in Storm Lake, Iowa and then transitioned to teaching high school English in Sioux Rapids, Iowa. Her interest in meaningful technology integration led her to a position as a technology integrationist for a regional state education agency. Erin supported districts with technology integration, literacy, project-based learning, and STEM. She then returned to her home district to serve as an instructional leader and instructional coach. Erin holds two degrees from Buena Vista University: a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in Instructional and Curriculum/Effective Teaching.

Seeing the Unseen; Raising the Visibility of Equity Work
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00
This session will examine how we can design makerspaces with equity in mind. We’ll share the results of a photo survey conducted at the ideaLABs at Denver Public Library and Clubhouse Network community centers, which revealed how decisions big and small, from the layout of a room to the labels on a container, can affect our ability to engage patrons in a makerspace setting equitably. We will share our photo survey method and invite you to capture and share your own photos.
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About the presenters
Celeste Moreno designs, facilitates, and studies creative learning and making experiences for learners of all ages. She is a member of the Creative Communities group at the University of Colorado, Boulder and works as a Creative Technologist at the Boulder Public Library makerspaces.

Ashley Kazyaka is the Program Administrator for Denver Public Library’s all-ages ideaLAB makerspaces. They are a founding member of the Colorado Association of Library’s Maker Interest Group, and have experience designing, improving, and evaluating public library makerspaces. They are a crafter, tinkerer, and have a lifelong affliction of “how hard could it possibly be?”

Connecting Students to Authors: How to Host Author Talks
2024-09-30 16:00 - 17:00
Join Becky Brent, Teresa Mulholland, and Suzi Tonini to learn strategies for planning inspiring and motivating author visits! BookBreak Partnerships Manager Becky Brent and Academy District 20 Teacher Librarian Teresa Mulholland will provide an overview of BookBreak, a new approach to providing access to author talks. Developed by the Library Speakers Consortium, BookBreak creates virtual author events each month to livestream into individual classrooms and school libraries, all of which are recorded and available on-demand throughout the school year. CSL School Library Consultant Suzi Tonini will share resources for planning in-person author visits and connecting with Colorado authors and illustrators.
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About the presenters
Becky Brent is a Partnerships Manager with BookBreak. She is a mother of three, and her PTA Board membership led her to pursuing a master’s degree in Elementary Education. Becky has over a decade of educational work experience in Louisville, KY, which includes many years as a second-grade classroom teacher and collaboratively developing the BookBreak program. As a community advocate and organizer for local young author programs and children’s book clubs, she is passionate about supporting and empowering people of all ages on their lifelong learning journey. She works with schools and districts across the country in 48 states and globally, helping to create a culture of avid readers to bring confidence and inspiration to all students.
Teresa Mulholland is a Teacher Librarian, IB Coordinator, and Digital Learning Coach at Ranch Creek Elementary with over 20 years of experience teaching in Academy District 20. She taught for years in intermediate classrooms and worked on the planning team for Ranch Creek before transitioning to supporting and enriching instruction in the library while working on her second master’s degree. Along with her husband and three children, all current D20 students, she loves living in the mountains of Colorado. She can be found running on a trail, curled up with a good book, or planning her family’s next travel adventure.

Everyday Library Evaluations: Part 1 – Ethics
2024-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
We are delighted to announce a three-part CSL in Session series, Everyday Evaluations, presented by the Colorado State Library’s Library Research Service!
We’ve all been asked to evaluate a piece of our work at some point! In this three-part series, we will share strategies to collect and communicate actionable data ethically and efficiently.
Part 1 – Ethics
In this session we will lay the groundwork for responsible research in libraries by covering ethical (and not so ethical) uses for data. This will include a discussion on library law and tips for vetting the vendors that libraries work with to ensure their practices are in line with the library’s standards. Then, we will wrap up with an activity showing how even anonymized data can be re-identified if certain details are shared carelessly!

Part 1 – Ethics – Archive | Slides
Part 2 – Collection – Archive | Slides
Part 3 – Analysis and Visualization – Archive | Slides
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About the presenters
Amy is a Research Analyst at Library Research Service. Her background is in public librarianship, in particular children’s services. She loves the way data can help tell moving stories and make changes in peoples’ lives.

Dana is a Data Coordinator and Web Developer at LRS. She has been a math and technology teacher and worked in two small public libraries. Dana likes the way data adds facts to the “feels”.
Charissa is the Director of Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library. She has worked in academic libraries as a systems, metadata, and electronic resources librarian. She keeps people at the center of her work in data and is interested in the work that libraries do and how it supports individuals and their communities.

Sara is the Research Assistant for the Library Research Service. She collaborates on a variety of research projects at the Colorado State Library for libraries across Colorado and writes informative blog posts on all aspects of evaluation. She enjoys making data accessible to wider audiences.

Balancing Act: Navigating Mental Health as Parental Caregivers in the Library Profession
2024-10-16 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for our third Mental Health & Wellness panel, Balancing Act: Navigating Mental Health as Parental Caregivers in the Library Profession, on Wednesday October 16, 2024 at 1 PM MT.
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Navigating parenthood, caregiving responsibilities, and mental health within the library profession presents a myriad of challenges for library workers. Juggling professional obligations with familial duties can take a toll on mental well-being, impacting not only the individuals themselves but also the quality of service they provide to library patrons.

This panel discussion delves into the lived experiences of individuals experiencing parenthood, caregiving responsibilities, and mental health within the library profession. For library employees who are parents or caregivers, the struggle to maintain a healthy work-life balance is real.

In this panel discussion, library workers will have the opportunity to share their personal experiences and insights, highlighting the unique struggles they face in balancing their professional and familial roles while prioritizing their mental well-being. By sharing strategies for self-care, seeking support, and fostering resilience, participants will gain valuable perspectives and practical tips for navigating these challenges. Ultimately, by shedding light on the realities of navigating mental health within the context of parenthood, caregiving, and the library profession, this panel aims to promote understanding, empathy, and support for library workers who are grappling with these issues.

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About the panelists

Ellwood Colahan (he/him) is Music & Performing Arts Reference Librarian at University of Denver. He is active in Music Library Association, College Music Society, and Guitar Foundation of America. His work has been published in Music Reference Services Quarterly, Soundboard Scholar, and College Music Symposium. He was formerly a Peace Corps volunteer in Guinea, where he worked in public health and community development. His research interests include classroom pedagogy, data sonification, early fretted instrument tablatures, and issues in contemporary Balinese music.

Ashley Fahey has worked in libraries for 20 years, starting in high school as a library aide during study hall. Over my career, I’ve worked in academic, school, and public libraries in a variety of positions-from volunteer to supervisor. I earned my MLIS in 2010 from Kent State University with a concentration in reference and library instruction. I slowly found myself loving public libraries and especially serving youth and their families. Youth librarianship has been my career focus now for the past 8 years. I’ve been with Douglas County Libraries for 8 years (in August).

Johanna Tuttle Smith (she/her) is the Teen Services Division Manager at Loveland Public Library where she manages a small but mighty team serving youth 6th-12th grade. Johanna has been in libraries for over a decade and worked at Campbell County Public Library in Wyoming as a young adult specialist, circulation specialist, and a reference specialist before landing her dream job in Loveland, CO. Johanna is the mother of two children, one of whom was a library baby, and stepmother to four more with another little one on the way in two days. Her experience as a single parent managing full-time work while going back to school for a bachelor’s degree, blending families with a new partner, and as someone who is passionate about serving teenagers (at work and home) helped her make the decision to volunteer for this panel.

Lauren Wilder attended Metro State University and has worked for Jeffco Library for eight years. She loves helping patrons and learning new things.

Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee mental health and well-being.

Talking Teen Services: The Importance of Monsters - How Engaging in the Horror Genre Sparks Adolescent Bravery
2024-10-21 11:00 - 12:00
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“I want a scary book!” How many times have we heard that statement from our upper elementary and middle school students? Despite the constant desire for more scary books, finding ones that are geared specifically to grades 3-8 can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. Making sure we have books that allow our students to not only read something exciting and engaging, but learn something about themselves and the world, is one of the most rewarding parts of being a librarian. In this session we will look at the place horror holds in our collective experience, why our middle grade kids need and deserve to have a variety of titles at their fingertips, and have the opportunity to look at some amazing middle grade horror books that have come out in the last few years.
Learning outcomes from this presentation are:

Attendees will be able to explore and understand the importance of adding exciting and engaging middle grade horror titles to their collection.
Attendees will be able to explore the needs of their student population and evaluate current collections to identify what moves should be made with their collection development specifically as it relates to the horror genre.
Attendees will be able to recognize barriers that may arise during the collection development process and prepare to meet those needs.

About About Kit Elstad (they/them)
“Life is a daring adventure, or nothing at all” I’ve spent my career looking for adventure in the everyday, even in small things. As a school librarian for the past 12 years I’ve had the distinct pleasure of bringing moments of excitement and engagement into my students lives, helping them delve deeper into their personal interests and make connections to their classwork, and, perhaps my favorite part of being a librarian, helping them find the joy in a good story. I am currently the Library Media Specialist at Bennett Elementary in the Poudre School District, and prior to that I was a middle school librarian for the Syracuse City School District in NY where I was also an Adventures Education Coordinator for the Expeditionary Learning Middle School.

The Best Professional Learning You’ve Ever Led!
2024-10-22 16:00 - 17:00
Presenter Mollie Amundson will explore a variety of techniques and tools to captivate adult learners and promote reflective practice. Participants will leave with a toolbox of ideas for engaging adult learners at a variety of entry points, fostering meaningful dialogue, and empowering colleagues to embrace change, innovation, and deep thinking.

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About the presenter
Mollie Amundson is a District Librarian in Weld RE-4 School District (Windsor/Severance, Colorado). In her current role, she supports two elementary school libraries, develops districtwide library systems and facilitates professional learning opportunities for library staff, teachers, and leaders. Mollie has nearly 17 years of experience as a classroom teacher, school librarian, public library outreach assistant, and district-level coordinator.

Everyday Library Evaluations: Part 2 – Collection
2024-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
We are delighted to announce a three-part CSL in Session series, Everyday Evaluations, presented by the Colorado State Library’s Library Research Service!
We’ve all been asked to evaluate a piece of our work at some point! In this three-part series, we will share strategies to collect and communicate actionable data ethically and efficiently.
In this session we will dive into the world of data collection. Using real-world examples, we’ll go over project goals, accessible collection, types of data that you choose or need to collect and navigating sticky data collection situations.

Part 1 – Ethics – Archive | Slides
Part 2 – Collection – Archive | Slides
Part 3 – Analysis and Visualization – Archive | Slides
Series Handout

Resources:

Accessible Survey Design
Pouncing on Prejudice: Mitigating Assumptions and Bias in Research
Ready to meet your (data) match? Introducing number data and story data
Planting Seeds for Success-FULL Focus Groups
A Trauma-Informed Lens: Communities, Libraries, and Research

About the presenters
Amy is a Research Analyst at Library Research Service. Her background is in public librarianship, in particular children’s services. She loves the way data can help tell moving stories and make changes in peoples’ lives.

Dana is a Data Coordinator and Web Developer at LRS. She has been a math and technology teacher and worked in two small public libraries. Dana likes the way data adds facts to the “feels”.
Charissa is the Director of Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library. She has worked in academic libraries as a systems, metadata, and electronic resources librarian. She keeps people at the center of her work in data and is interested in the work that libraries do and how it supports individuals and their communities.

Sara is the Research Assistant for the Library Research Service. She collaborates on a variety of research projects at the Colorado State Library for libraries across Colorado and writes informative blog posts on all aspects of evaluation. She enjoys making data accessible to wider audiences.

Everyday Library Evaluations: Part 3 – Analysis and Visualization
2024-11-12 11:00 - 12:00
We are delighted to announce a three-part CSL in Session series, Everyday Evaluations, presented by the Colorado State Library’s Library Research Service!
We’ve all been asked to evaluate a piece of our work at some point! In this three-part series, we will share strategies to collect and communicate actionable data ethically and efficiently.
In this third session, we will discuss best practices for data analysis and visualization. Then, we’ll walk participants through cleaning data, creating visualizations, and analyzing the patterns and new information that are revealed.

Part 1 – Ethics – Archive | Slides
Part 2 – Collection – Archive | Slides
Part 3 – Analysis and Visualization – Archive | Slides
Series Handout

About the presenters
Amy is a Research Analyst at Library Research Service. Her background is in public librarianship, in particular children’s services. She loves the way data can help tell moving stories and make changes in peoples’ lives.

Dana is a Data Coordinator and Web Developer at LRS. She has been a math and technology teacher and worked in two small public libraries. Dana likes the way data adds facts to the “feels”.
Charissa is the Director of Library Research Service at the Colorado State Library. She has worked in academic libraries as a systems, metadata, and electronic resources librarian. She keeps people at the center of her work in data and is interested in the work that libraries do and how it supports individuals and their communities.

Sara is the Research Assistant for the Library Research Service. She collaborates on a variety of research projects at the Colorado State Library for libraries across Colorado and writes informative blog posts on all aspects of evaluation. She enjoys making data accessible to wider audiences.

PHPR Collaborative and Libraries - Like French Fries and Frosty's (Strange? You mean GREAT!)
2024-11-14 12:00 - 13:00
Description: Join us for this informative and fun webinar highlighting the value of multi-sector collaboration, education and relationship building. If the pandemic taught us anything, none of us can do community health by ourselves. From being a catalyst for social connection, being in motion both inside and out, or creating 3rd space we’ve got a ton of resources, energy and expertise to share when it comes to engaging community members, supporting our professionals and being advocates for community health.
Session archive
About the presenter
Jo Burns (CTRS) is known for her work bringing together professionals from parks, recreation, public health and built environment. She is the co-founder of the Colorado Public Health/Parks & Recreation Collaborative. Jo is a skillful connector with experience in community, camp, professional association and higher ed parks & recreation settings. Jo’s superpower is creating unique multi-sector education opportunities with the goal of improving community health. With numerous public speaking engagements, and critically acclaimed workshops, Jo is a recognized expert in parks and public health arenas. She really enjoys bringing people together to cultivate health in our organizations and communities. Given the opportunity, Jo would rather hit a trail covered in dirt or snow rather than sit in front of her computer. And she always rolls up her reusable grocery bags when she gets back from the store.

How Wide is Your Window: A Thoughtful Approach to EDI Family Programming
2024-11-19 12:00 - 13:30
In a polarized world, how do we work across bridges and mend our bruised hearts? Here is one thoughtful approach from the High Plains Library District.
Please join us to discuss Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in family programming as seen through the High Plains Library District’s (HPLD) first family book club, Widening the Window (WtW). In partnership with Greeley-Evans School District Six, High Plains Library District’s Outreach department has successfully hosted an EDI book club series since 2021. The WtW book club ideology is based on creating intentional and authentic programming that speaks to and honors the uniqueness of community members in Greeley, Colorado. Intending to hold space for courageous conversations among intergenerational community members, the WtW cohort aims to discuss racialized trauma while exploring various healing techniques accessible to all family members.
Session archive
Handouts

Slides (ppt)
High Plains Library District Land Acknowledgement (doc)
Delpit’s Issues of Power (doc)
Accountability Storytime Planner (doc)
Widening the Window Grant Proposal (PDF) – Includes storytime templates

Session Outcomes:

Participants will understand the invaluable role outreach partnerships play and learn how to incorporate community partners.
Participants will briefly review 2021 and 2022 EDI-themed storytime planners, as well as 2024’s themes of humility, accountability, and gratitude.
Participants will understand how to request grant funding and incorporate goals, outputs, and outcomes in alignment with the organization’s strategic plan.

About the presenters
Carolyn Valencia (she/hers) works as an Outreach Librarian for the High Plains Library District (HPLD) focusing on early literacy. She identifies as Spanish and Native American. Earning her MLIS in 2019 from Emporia State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Santa Clara University in 1998, Carolyn shares her passion for the arts and multiliteracies (primarily physical and self-literacy) with her diverse community members in Greeley, Colorado. She received the 2020 Rising Star Award from the Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL), in which she was recognized as a new librarian demonstrating exceptional work in early literacy and a rising star who inspires others to do outstanding early literacy work. The Hispanic Women of Weld County honored her with the Educator’s Award in 2021. Carolyn strives to provide diverse and inclusive programming to her community. In 2021, she partnered with Greeley-Evans School District 6 to offer HPLD’s first family book club, Widening the Window (WtW). Currently, in its third year, WtW is a 3-month EDI series dedicated to witnessing, hearing, holding, and healing racialized trauma. Honored with each new sunrise and sunset, Carolyn celebrates all walks of life and dances in her kitchen with her daughter.
Bridget Parker (she/her) is currently an outreach and children’s librarian with the High Plains Library District. She has earned a BA in English from the University of Northern Colorado and an MLIS from Emporia State University. She worked for several years as a K-8 Arts school librarian in Greeley, CO before transitioning to public library service. She is passionate about building community, enjoying nature, and becoming a kinder human being.

Nate Fairchild (he/him) is an educator passionate about fostering literacy and a love of reading in his students. He currently teaches 8th-grade Language Arts and History in Greeley Evans District 6, where he has inspired young minds for over 15 years. Nate’s diverse background includes a BA in Religion, an MA in Leadership, and experience teaching all levels of literacy. He found his way to teaching through an alternative program and also holds a principal license. He believes libraries play a crucial role in empowering students and is excited to continue exploring how schools and community libraries can collaborate to serve their communities. When not in the classroom, Nate champions equity as his school’s equity team coordinator and consults with other organizations on building inclusive learning environments.
Veronica Lucero is the Assistant Principal at Billie Martinez and is a facilitator for UnboundEd, an educational organization focused on equity. She has presented at national conferences, including Free Minds, Free People, Standards Institute, and National Science Teaching Association Conference, and has also participated in MAST-EL, a program that focuses on providing math, science and technology education to students learning English. Veronica is passionate about collaborating with educators across the country to develop cultural proficiency, focus on the impact of race in education, and support parent engagement. She is one of the facilitators for the Widening the Window program in partnership with High Plains Library District where they facilitate community discussions about racial healing. The work Veronica does is rooted in the importance of creating an educational environment that engages students who have been historically pushed to the margins, to honor and celebrate different ways of being and knowing, and to create equitable outcomes for all students.

Leading from Within: Cultivating Managerial Self-Care for Resilient Organizations
2024-11-20 13:00 - 14:00
Mid-level library managers are often caught between the upper management’s expectations and the frontline staff’s needs. Balancing budgets, meeting deadlines, and handling personnel issues can lead to high levels of stress, which can take a toll on their mental health. The focus on employee well-being often takes a backseat to operational needs. When managers prioritize operational needs over employee well-being, it can contribute to a toxic workplace culture.
However, prioritizing mental health is crucial not only for the individual manager’s success but also for fostering a healthy workplace culture. In many cases, there’s a lack of support for mid-level managers in terms of mental health resources and training. They may feel isolated in their roles, without peers or supervisors who understand the unique challenges they face.
This discussion panel will explore the unique challenges faced by mid-level library managers in maintaining their own mental health while also supporting the well-being of their team members.
Session archive
Resources

Stress Tested: Compassion Fatigue is taking a toll among librarians
Panel on Moral Injury
Creating Caring Institutions: Politics, Plurality, and Purpose. Ethics and Social Welfare
Promoting Wellbeing in the Workplace
Mental Health Colorado
Mental Health First Aid
You aren’t lazy. You just need to slow down – article about the book Laziness Does not Exist

View additional archived and upcoming Mental Health & Wellness panels.
About the panelists
Tara Bannon Williamson is a Branch Supervisor at the Park Hill Branch of the Denver Public Library and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Denver with the MLIS program. Tara’s current pursuits include intentional community building through deliberative dialogue and civic engagement and locating Denver’s best nachos.

After more than a decade in library administration, Jayne Blodgett has returned to the faculty as a Collections/Discovery librarian at the University of Northern Colorado. Her research interests include space utilization, student outreach, and compassion fatigue/burnout in library workers. In her free time, Jayne enjoys reading, hiking, and trying out new recipes.
Rick Medrano (he/him) is the Outreach Manager for the High Plains Library District in Weld County, CO. He has been in libraries since 2010 and has held a variety of roles from page to board member. Through his work, Rick strives to ensure that library services are accessible to all members of the community, despite physical, social, or economic barriers.

Kristi Roque is the Manager of the Rawlings Library and Customer Experience for the Pueblo City County Library District. She has a background in human services and has spent time working in public health and as an Executive Director of a non-profit. Kristi values a restorative approach to library code of conduct behaviors especially as they pertain to youth.

Bridget Farrell is the Coordinator of Library Instruction and Reference Services at the
University of Denver Libraries. Her research focuses on mentorship of librarians and
graduate student as well as the scholarship of teaching and learning in library
instruction.

Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee mental health and well-being.

Book Madness: Engaging Schools, Teachers, and the Community
2024-12-02 16:00 - 17:00
Are you familiar with NCAA Basketball March Madness and want to find a creative way to engage students, classroom teachers, parent volunteers, and community members in reading? Then Book Madness may be for you! Learn how to choose your Sweet Sixteen, plan your brackets, recruit a team of readers, and execute a successful Book Madness program. In just three short weeks you will have kids and adults asking for more!
Webinar recording link
Additional resources:

Presentation slide deck
Google Drive folder of all Book Madness resources
March Book Madness (virtual program)

About the presenters:
Chris Newell currently serves as the director of Public Services for Grand County Library District and has been in the position since November 2020. Having worked as a Teacher Librarian in Iowa, she also has first-hand experience working with children ages PreK – Grade 6 in the elementary school library setting. She enjoys a little friendly competition and loves to awaken her inner thespian, so Book Madness is right up her alley.
Emily Pedersen is a former middle school teacher and currently serves as branch manager at both the Kremmling and Hot Sulphur Springs Libraries. She has years of outreach experience to the schools in her community and works hard to cultivate relationships with students, teachers, administrators, parents, and community members. She is an avid Storytime facilitator and Growing Readers Together advocate and brings her knowledge and love of picture books to the team!

Bridging the Divide: A Panel Discussion on Library Workers Loneliness
2024-12-18 13:00 - 14:00
The consequences of loneliness among library workers extend beyond individual well-being to organizational effectiveness. Research has shown that lonely employees are less engaged, less productive, and more likely to leave their jobs. In the context of libraries, where staffing shortages and budget constraints are already significant challenges, addressing loneliness is not just a matter of employee satisfaction but also of organizational sustainability. Recent studies have shed light on the alarming prevalence of loneliness in the workplace, affecting up to 70% of employees globally. Within library settings, this issue poses unique challenges, as staff often grapple with a sense of isolation both professionally and personally.
This panel discussion delves into the root causes and far-reaching consequences of loneliness among library workers. By examining strategies to foster inclusivity and support within library environments, attendees will gain practical insights to cultivate a more connected and resilient workforce.
Session archive
Resources

Americans unhappy with family, social or financial life are more likely to say they feel lonely
Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation
The Impact of Workplace Loneliness
The Epidemic of Loneliness: The Library User Health Crisis
Suggested strategies for teams and individuals (doc)

View additional archived and upcoming Mental Health & Wellness panels.
About the panelists
Marie Bayer/she/her is currently the Adult Services Librarian for the Lakewood location of the Jefferson County Public Library. Although, I assist patrons of all ages on a daily basis, my focus is to support library associates with all things related to serving adults in our library: assisting patron in technology and other information needs, planning and facilitating programs for adults of all ages (my passion being older adults). In my roles at CAL, I am co-chair of the CAL Adult Services Interest Group and a member of the Intellectual Freedom Committee.

Claudeth Castellanos is the Spanish Services Librarian at the Loveland Public Library since March, 2017. She provides a variety of programs including Baby and Bilingual Storytime for children 0-5 years old. She also has the opportunity to do library outreach to meet informational and recreational needs and interests for adults and youth of all ages. When she is not working, she enjoys reading, running, and traveling with her family.
Rachel Hanson (she/her) is the Human Resources Director at Mesa County Libraries in Grand Junction. During her twenty-five years at MCL she has worked in a wide variety of positions and departments. Her passion for effective and healthy communication, organizational culture, and professional development eventually led her to human resources. Regardless of her current title, she will always be a librarian.
Kara Lucas Is an Outreach Librarian at Front Range Community College – Westminster. She realizes the importance of programs and events as a way of facilitating student engagement. She especially enjoys the research and teaching aspects of librarianship. Kara formerly worked in a public library system and has experience serving patrons from different demographics. She also has an advanced degree in philosophy.

Beth Garboczi (she/her), is the Library Customer Service/Circulation Supervisor at Aurora Central Library in Aurora, CO. Before transitioning to Aurora, Beth was a Librarian with Douglas County Libraries for four years (specializing in working with older adults and teaching basic technology to patrons). She has held many part-time and volunteer positions at public libraries both in Colorado and Maryland from the age of twelve. Beth is passionate about Intellectual Freedom, access, and supporting mental health in library staff.
Alejandro Marquez (he/him), is a Science and Engineering Librarian at University of Denver Libraries. He also served in the Peace Corps in El Salvador where he worked as a Municipal Development volunteer. His research interests include library employee mental health and well-being.

Colorado Family Affordability Tax Credit Info Session
2025-01-09 13:00 - 14:00
When families have the resources they need, parents and children thrive. Colorado’s new Family Affordability Tax Credit will deliver up to $3,200 per child to eligible low-income families in 2025. You can support family financial well-being and better health outcomes by helping more families know about tax credits and where to find free and secure tax help. Join this free session led by Isabel Dickson from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to learn how to quickly and simply refer families to tax information, as well as common concerns families have about engaging with the tax system. This webinar is great for library professionals that work with children and families and/or offer reference tax support.
Learn more about the Family Affordability Tax Credit at https://tax.colorado.gov/income-tax-topics-family-affordability-tax-credit
Session archive
Additional resources:

Presentation slides
Get ahead Colorado partner-toolkit
CSL Tax resources for libraries
My Friend Ben flyer
English Coloring Sheet Flyer
Spanish Coloring Sheet Flyer

RA for All: Flip the Script and Think Like a Reader
2025-01-15 14:00 - 15:30
Readers Advisory belongs in every library, no matter its budget. The implementation of this vital service is the responsibility of every staff member– from pages to directors, from those behind the scenes to the ones on the front lines. This program will remove the mystery behind providing great RA service. Using her “Ten Rules of Basic RA Service” as a guide, Becky Spratford will use your own love of your favorite books to show you how to help any patron find their next great read. It’s not as hard as you think. But more importantly, you will learn why a staff that can harness the power of sharing a great read will become a stronger team and improve service to all patrons, especially the hardest to reach ones.
This 90-minute workshop is the first in the “Readers Advisory Workshop Series” for Colorado library professionals.
Session archive
Others in the series

Booktalk Your Way to the Friendliest Library in Town
Demystifying Genre

About the Presenter
Becky Spratford [MLIS] is a Readers’ Advisor in Illinois specializing in serving patrons ages 13 and up. She trains library staff all over the world on how to match books with readers through the local public library. She runs the critically acclaimed RA training blog RA for All. She is under contract to provide content for EBSCO’s NoveList database and writes reviews for Booklist and a horror review column for Library Journal. Becky is a 23 year locally elected Library Trustee [still serving], a former Board member for the Reaching Across Illinois Library System, and currently on the Executive Board of the Illinois Library Association. Known for her work with horror readers, Becky is the author of The Reader’s Advisory Guide to Horror, Third Edition [ALA Editions, 2021] and the forthcoming Why I Love Horror and You Should Too [Saga Press, Sept 2025]. She is on the Shirley Jackson Award Advisory Board and is a proud member of the Horror Writers Association, currently serves as the Association’s Secretary and Co-Chair of their Library Committee. You can follow Becky on X @RAforAll.
RA for All’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement: RA for All’s programs are crafted and delivered with the understanding that increasing the collection, discovery, and circulation

Adventures in Library Partnerships
2025-01-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join Beth Warren, Manager of Strategic Partnerships for the Denver Public Library, to learn why partnerships are beneficial to libraries, and how you can apply partnership principles to your work. The session will cover the building blocks of successful partnership development, creating a partnership framework, practical tips for finding mission-aligned partners in your community, and managing those partnerships effectively. Participants will then “choose our adventure” in partnership land- using Denver Public Library’s partnership examples to demonstrate different models for success in your own library and community.
Session archive
Session slides (PPT)
Partnership Guides or References

Denver Public Library’s Partnership Guide
Healthy Eating & Active Living Partnership Guide

ALA Resources

School-Library Partnership Toolkit
Young Adult Library Services Association Strategic partnership guide
Partnering for Stronger programming toolkit

Let’s Move In Libraries- UNC Greensboro School of Education

I Partner With My Public Library Awards

About the presenter:
Beth Warren is the Manager of Strategic Partnerships for the Denver Public Library, working with internal and external stakeholders to connect community needs and responsive actions. Beth believes that listening to the community she serves is the most important part of her work, and what makes the Denver Public Library and its staff trusted and respected in the community. She has been involved in partnership development for more than 15 years, with experience in the corporate, nonprofit and government arenas, has successfully completed the Downtown Denver Leadership Program and the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts Leadership Arts Program, and is the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Colorado Photographic Arts Center. Beth has presented at professional annual conferences including: Colorado Association of Libraries, Colorado Municipal League, Grant Professionals Association, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Lead the Way Community Engagement Conference. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and lives with her husband Brandon, son Everett and rescue dogs Raleigh and Ranger in Denver, Colorado.

Alzheimer's, Dementia, and Brain Health - What Everyone Should Know
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:30
This ninety-minute session will cover:

Alzheimer’s/Dementia Facts and Figures
Dementia Risk Factors
Types of Dementia
Dementia Warning Signs
Why Early Detection Matters
Evaluating Memory and Cognition
Treatments for Alzheimer’s
Dementia Caregiving Challenges
Brain Health – Dementia Risk Reducers

Session archive.
After the main presentation (60 minutes), a robust discussion and Q&A section will follow during which participants can ask about topics covered in the presentation and how libraries may engage with partners like Alzheimer’s Association for free public education sessions, digital and print public awareness materials, and educator training to support our public community members.
About the Presenters
JJ Jordan from Dementia Friendly Denver/ America and Kelly Ostroff from the Alzheimer’s Association are both members of the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia Action Coalition from Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).
Note: Webinars, information, and education on brain health and Alzheimer’s and related dementias are being planned and are scheduled through Colorado State Library throughout the year. Keep an eye out on Libnet, Colorado Virtual Library, the Libraries Learn calendar for updates. If you have questions about this topic please contact Cristy Moran, Adult Library Services Senior Consultant at the Colorado State Library at moran_c@cde.state.co.us
