We’ve added a new section to the public library statistical tools on the LRS-Interactive section of our site. Now it is possible to access–with the click of a single button–a set of selected statistics which summarize the general health of a public library. These “bell-weather” statistics were chosen based on the findings of a thorough […]
A new issue of FAST FACTS titled Special Library Salaries in Mountain Region Lag Behind Nation has been posted. This issue focuses on the special library sector and salaries as reported by the Special Libraries Association. http://www.lrs.org/documents/fastfacts/243_Special_Library_Salaries_w_KL_change.pdf Holly cole_h@cde.state.co.us
An article entitled Scientifically-Based Research on School Libraries and Academic Achievement will be included in the first edition of a new series, The Best of Knowledge Quest. Originally published in the May/June 2004 issue of Knowledge Quest–a journal of the American Association of School Librarians–the article was co-authored by Keith Curry Lance and Becky Russell […]
After months of reporting, reviewing, and verifying the 2005 Colorado Public Library Annual Report is complete and the data finalized. Look for the latest public library statistics on LRS.org at: Statistics and Input-Output Measures for Colorado Public Libraries http://www.lrs.org/asp_public/stats_2005.asp Colorado Public Library Interactive Statistics http://www.lrs.org/asp%5Fpublic/stats05/ And for a perspective over time, try the Colorado Public […]
On Monday, June 26, the American Association of School Librarians and Scholastic Library Publishing co-sponsored a national town meeting on the role of school libraries in school recovery in the Gulf coast states. School Libraries Work! Rebuilding for Learning featured a keynote speech by First Lady Laura Bush followed by a panel discussion in which […]
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. […]
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 […]
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
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
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 […]
