2006

Teacher Librarians/Media Specialists at the Elementary Level

June 2006

School librarians may be interested in a Field Initiated Study posted regarding Teacher Librarians and Media Specialists in Colorado elementary schools. An informal survey was conducted by Connie Masson of the St. Vrain school district with 15 school districts responding. The results of the survey are available in our Field Initiated Studies section at: http://www.lrs.org/documents/field_stats/Teacher_Librarian_Summary_and_Spreadsheetict_summary.pdf. […]

2005 Public Library Metro Report

May 2006

The 2005 Public Library Metro Report has been posted on LRS.org at: http://www.lrs.org/asp_public/metro.asp. This report includes selected statistics for Colorado libraries located in metropolitan areas (map, definition) and with total operating expenditures exceeding $1 million. We welcome your comments and questions. This is considered preliminary data, so please share any corrections you would like to […]

Colorado Public Library Statistics Available

May 2006

The 2005 Colorado Public Library Statistics are now available. Go to http://www.lrs.org/pub_stats.asp to see preliminary results. Interactive statistics are available at http://www.lrs.org/asp_public/stats05. Zeth lietzau_z@cde.state.co.us

Interactive School Library Statistics

April 2006

School Librarians – First we gave you statistics, then profiles . Now, compare your school’s library statistics with peers of your own choosing. Check out the 2005 Interactive School Library Statistics. They can be found at : http://www.lrs.org/asp_school/stats05/. Zeth lietzau_z@cde.state.co.us

2005-06 School Library Challenge Survey In Progress

April 2006

Once again the Colorado Association of Libraries? (CAL) Intellectual Freedom Committee (IFC) is collecting statistics on challenges in the state?s school libraries. Martin Garnar, past chair and longtime IFC member, recently asked schools to report challenges. ————————————————————————- Calling all school librarians and media specialists! The CAL Intellectual Freedom Committee needs your help. We’re conducting our […]

Materials Spending of Comparable Front Range Libraries

April 2006

Steve Wasiekco of the City of Aurora, Library, Recreation & Cultural Services created a report demonstrating the annual materials spending for the years 2000-2006 of selected front range public libraries based on data supplied by each library. The study is titled “Materials Spending of Comparable Front Range Libraries” and is located in our Field Intitiated […]

Correctional Librarians Vital to Inmates’ Academic Success

April 2006

A recent study of libraries in Colorado?s correctional facilities shows that librarians are an invaluable source of information to inmates enrolled in academic courses. In a recent Fast Facts, guest author Schanie Cairns, concludes, ?Librarians in correctional settings may be a patron’s most important access to the outside world of news, events, ideas, and knowledge. […]

Library Materials Security

March 2006

The summary of a Libnet inquiry regarding library materials security has been posted to the Field Initiated Studies section of lrs.org. The Library Materials Security Field Initiated Study can be found at http://www.lrs.org/documents/field_stats/materials_security.pdf. Daphne Eastburn_D@cde.state.co.us

Coffee Shops in Libraries

March 2006

The summary of a libnet inquiry regarding coffee shops in libraries along with a document regarding requests for proposals has been posted to the Field Initiated Studies section of lrs.org. The Coffee Shops Field Initiated Study can be found at: http://www.lrs.org/documents/field_stats/coffee.pdf. Daphne Eastburn_D@cde.state.co.us

Keith Curry Lance Receives ASCLA Leadership Award

March 2006

We?re so proud! Keith is the 2006 recipient of the Association of Specialized and Cooperative Library Agencies (ASLCA) Leadership Achievement Award. He will be presented with the award at a luncheon during the ALA Annual Conference in June. In a recent press release, the ASCLA awards committee chair, Ruth O?Donnell, said, ?Keith?s work in library […]