WASHINGTON, DC–The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) issued its first library statistics report on state library agencies in the 50 states and the District of Columbia for state fiscal year (FY) 2006. The State Library Agency Report for FY 2006 includes a wide array of information on topics such as libraries’ Internet access, […]
From NCES: Public Libraries in the United States: Fiscal Year 2005 Description: This report includes national and state summary data on public libraries in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, with an introduction, selected findings, and several tables. The report, based on data from the Public Libraries Survey for fiscal year 2005, includes […]
Whether you’re a public library director or–like me–a public library user, there is a return on investment (ROI) resource for you. Check out the… CALCULATORS Personal ROI Calculator This online tool calculates the individual estimated return on investment for the Colorado public library of your choice. Other states have done ROI calculators, but not like […]
As usual the Annual CAL Conference is packed with LRS activities. Please join us for… Booth – Friday, November 9, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chat with LRS staff at our booth (#8) in State Library “wing” of the exhibits. Reception – Thursday, November 8, from […]
The deadline for completing the 2007-08 school library survey has been extended. If you haven’t had the chance to complete it yet, you now have until November 21 to do so. Help us provide a more complete picture of what school libraries are doing for Colorado’s children by completing the survey at http://www.lrs.org/slsurvey. Zeth lietzau_z@cde.state.co.us
I encourage Colorado public libraries to participate in this important national survey. The findings from this study will give public library administrators, librarians, boards, and advocates powerful data to use when talking about Colorado libraries. This is the kind of data that speaks volumes to legislators, the media, and the general public. To see last […]
Holly Cole, an LRS Alumni, was chosen to be an Emerging Leader with ALA for 2008. Holly is currently working as a Youth Services Librarian/Assistant Branch Manager with the Weber County Library System in Utah. Way to go Holly! We’re so proud!!
In 2006, there were a total of 63 challenges to books, materials, events, and exhibits in Colorado public libraries. This was the lowest number of challenges since 2003. Of the 115 public libraries in the state, 23 had a challenge during the year. And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson was the title most often […]
The 2007-08 School Library Survey is now open. School librarians can fill out their survey at http://www.lrs.org/slsurvey. If you would like to complete the survey for your school, but have not received your login information via mail or email, please contact us and we can provide that information. -Zeth lietzau_z@cde.state.co.us
Just when you thought nobody was lookin’ libraries make the front page of the Denver Post! Although some of the “facts” quoted in the article weren’t strictly accurate (CO has 115 library jurisdictions, not 114), it was generally an informative, favorable piece about Colorado libraries. Libraries attract record crowds: Public libraries evolving to meet demand […]
