February 2013

Make the case for school libraries with our new impact studies infographic

February 2013

Our new infographic presents highlights of all of LRS’s school library impact studies in an accessible and concise format. We hope this will be an effective tool for school library advocates! Two versions of the infographic are available: -One is optimized for online viewing -And, the second is optimized for printing A printing note: if […]

Early Literacy Information on Colorado Public Library Websites

February 2013

Our new Fast Facts presents the results of a study of the early literacy information available on Colorado public library websites. The findings indicated that most libraries broadly referenced early literacy information on their websites, but fewer referenced early literacy skills, discussed the long-term benefits of early literacy, or provided information on the importance of […]

The Public Computer Centers Project: Coloradans Benefit from Access and Training

February 2013

Through a $3.3 million, two year project that began in spring 2011, the Colorado State Library is overseeing the installation of 88 new and enhanced Public Computer Centers (PCCs) throughout Colorado. These PCCs provide internet access and computer training to foster broadband adoption. In 2012, LRS surveyed more than 7,300 PCC users to determine the […]