Libraries play an important role in our communities by acting as lifelong learning centers. Our ability to offer services and programs geared to the individual communities we serve, helps ensure that libraries can remain relevant and vibrant resources for the public.
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Children
Colorado State Library Literacy and Youth Services
The Colorado State Library provides access to information and events …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Early Literacy | Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
Colorado Association of Libraries Children and Teen Services Interest Group (CATS)
CATS was created to provide a forum for all library …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL)
CLEL is a collaborative project between Colorado libraries and the …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Early Literacy | Services and Programming
Storyblocks
Storyblocks s a collection of 30-60 second videos designed to …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Early Literacy | Services and Programming
Baby-Friendly Libraries
View the archive Of course babies are welcome in your …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Early Literacy | Outreach | Partnerships | Services and Programming
WebJunction Children’s Content
WebJunction provides a variety of webinars, news and other documents …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Services and Programming
Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Outreach for K-3rd Graders
View the archive Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver Public …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Outreach
Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Collection Development for K-3rd Graders
View the archive Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Collection Management
Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Reader’s Advisory for K-3rd Graders
View the archive Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Reader's Advisory
Supporting Developing Readers at the Library: Literacy-Based Programs for K-3rd Graders
View the archive Learn how the Children’s Librarians at Denver …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Services and Programming
Media Mentorship in the Age of COVID: How libraries can help families navigate the challenging world of screen time.
Session Archive Session slides (PPT) Resources For years, librarians have …
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Topic Tags: Digital Literacy | Youth Services
Young Adults
Colorado Association of Libraries Children and Teen Services Interest Group (CATS)
CATS was created to provide a forum for all library …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
YALSA Academy
The American Library Association’s Young Adult Library Service Association (YALSA) …
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Topic Tags: Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
Teen Mental Health: In their own words
View the archive Session Slides (PPT) Video watched during the …
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Topic Tags: Health Services | Mental Health | Young Adult Services
Friends with Benefits
View the archive No, not those kind of benefits! Join …
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Topic Tags: Social and Emotional Learning | Young Adult Services
Supporting Connected Learning for Youth in Libraries with the ConnectedLib Toolkit
This WebJunction archive provides information about connected learning programs and …
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Topic Tags: Connected learning | Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
WebJunction Young Adults & Teens
WebJunction provides access to webinars, information, and other resources related …
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Topic Tags: Services and Programming | Young Adult Services
Adults
Adult Library Services
Adult services is a wide-ranging area of library work. Your …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Services and Programming
Colorado Association of Libraries Adult Service Interest Group
The CAL Adult Service Interest Group meets quarterly to explore …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Services and Programming
Four Ways to Reach Entrepreneurs in Your Community
WebJunction offers ideas for providing resources for entrepreneurs in your …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Business Service | Services and Programming
Support Small Business Development at Your Library
In this WebJunction archived webinar, learn how your library can …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Business Service | Services and Programming
Common Cents for Colorado
Staff from the Estes Valley Public Library have put together …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Financial Literacy | Services and Programming
Smart Investing @ Your Library
The American Library Association and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation have partnered …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Financial Literacy | Services and Programming
Money Smart Week
Held every April, Money Smart Week is a national initiative between ALA …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Financial Literacy | Services and Programming
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Library resources
The CFPB is partnered with libraries across the US to …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Financial Literacy | Services and Programming
Collaborating with Local Health Organizations to Address Health Disparities in your Community
View the archive We now accept that our race and …
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Topic Tags: Health Services | Partnerships | Services and Programming
Call to Action: Public Libraries and the Opioid Crisis
OCLC and the Public Library Association conducted 16 months of …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Health Services | Services and Programming
Programming Librarian
An excellent resource for information and inspiration regarding library programs.
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Topic Tags: Programs | Services and Programming
Older Adults
Adult Library Services
Adult services is a wide-ranging area of library work. Your …
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Topic Tags: Adult Services | Services and Programming
North of 50
View the archive Seniors are a growing segment of the …
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Topic Tags: Older Adults | Services and Programming
WebJunction Older Adults & Seniors
WebJunction offers a wide variety of webinars and information related …
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Topic Tags: Older Adults | Services and Programming
Denver Public Library Older Adult Services
The Denver Public Library offers a wide range of services …
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Topic Tags: Older Adults | Services and Programming
Reader’s Advisory
Colorado Association of Libraries Reader’s Advisory Interest Group
The CAL Reader’s Advisory Interest Group seeks to foster interest …
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Topic Tags: Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
Colorado Talking Book Library
The Colorado Talking Book Library provides audio, Braille and large …
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Topic Tags: Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
Readers’ Advisory Services
This self-paced WebJunction course serves as an introduction to providing …
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Topic Tags: Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
Book Club Resource
The Colorado State Library offers a variety of book club …
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Topic Tags: Book Club | Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
For Book Clubs
Everything you need to know about starting a book club …
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Topic Tags: Book Club | Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
Graphic Novel Collection and Programming
This archived WebJunction webinar shares great resources to help you …
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Topic Tags: Reader's Advisory | Services and Programming
Reference
ABLE 9: The Reference Interview
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
Category: Self-Paced Courses
Topic Tags: Customer Service | Library Basics | Reference Interview
ABLE 10: Evaluating Reference Sources
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
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Topic Tags: Evaluating Resources | Reference | Services and Programming
ABLE 11: Basic Reference Sources
The Idaho Commission for Libraries created an online, self-paced course …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | Library Basics
Conducting the Reference Interview: How to Ask Better Questions to Make Customers Happy
View the archive “Do you have any books on law?” …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | Reference Interview
Online Tech Training for Staff: Use a Technology Reference Interview
Learning objectives: Apply the reference interview to technology related questions, …
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Topic Tags: Adult Learning | Reference Interview | Staff Training | Technology
Helping Patrons with Legal Questions: Part 1 – Legal Research Basics
View the archive This first webinar in a series of …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | Legal Services | Reference Interview | Services and Programming
Helping Patrons with Legal Questions: Part 2: Researching State and Local Laws
View the archive This is the second webinar in a …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | Legal Services | Services and Programming
Helping Patrons With Legal Questions: Part 3: Researching Federal Laws and Secondary Sources
View the archive This is the third and final webinar …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | Legal Services
Libraries Prepare to Answer Civil Legal Questions in Times of Crisis
In this archived WebJunction webinar, law librarians highlight the most …
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Topic Tags: Civil Justice | Reference | Services and Programming
Special Populations
Colorado Association of Libraries Services and Outreach to Underserved Populations Interest Group
The CAL Services and Outreach to Underserved Populations Interest Group …
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Topic Tags: Outreach | Services and Programming | Special Populations | Underserved Populations
Spanish for Libraries
Colorado State Library supports libraries with resources, materials, and education …
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Topic Tags: Services and Programming | Spanish-Language | Spanish-Speaking | Special Populations
CSL Resource Kits
The Colorado State Library provides circulating Resource Kits with the …
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Topic Tags: Services and Programming | Special Populations
Homelessness 101 for Libraries
Session archive In this presentation, the Colorado Coalition for the …
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Topic Tags: Homeless | Housing | People Experiencing Homelessness | Trauma Informed
Addressing Homeless Issues
The Niche Academy has created a free online course for …
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Topic Tags: People Experiencing Homelessness | Services and Programming | Special Populations
Library Services: Making the atypical, typical
View the archive Does your library offer unusual services? Is …
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Topic Tags: Autism | Services and Programming
Serving Library Users on the Autism Spectrum: Project PALS
This self-paced course, designed by experts in both the library …
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Topic Tags: Autism | Services and Programming
Storytime for the Spectrum
American Libraries Magazine has a great article on developing sensory …
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Topic Tags: Autism | Services and Programming
Colorado Association of Libraries Queer Interest Group
The CAL Queer Interest Group (QIG) is dedicated to providing …
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Topic Tags: LGBTQ+ | Services and Programming
Welcoming Transgender Customers at Your Library
View the archive As rights for transgender people continue to …
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Topic Tags: Customer Service | LGBTQ+ | Services and Programming
Partnerships with Correctional Libraries
View the archive The incarcerated in Colorado’s youth and adult …
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Topic Tags: Correctional Libraries | Partnerships
Helping Homeschoolers
View the archive Public libraries are a natural resource for …
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Topic Tags: Children's Services | Homeschool | Services and Programming
Check Out Colorado State Parks Toolkit for Library Staff
The Colorado State Library has partnered with Colorado Parks and …
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Topic Tags: Resource Sharing | Services and Programming
Reforma Colorado
REFORMA is the national association to promote library and information …
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Topic Tags: Services and Programming