Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries

You can now use the survey link below AND text us your feedback via Buzzsprout with this link right here!!Sunshine & Stories Episode 203: Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries Episode Summary:  Sit down with Polly Gallagher, Kieran Hixon, Suzi Tonini, Kate Brunner, and Kate Compton, members of CSL’s Library Development Team, as they share trends they are noting around our libraries in Colorado and consider the impact on services, resources, and governance. 00:00 – Introduction 01:06– Why we look at trends 02:26 – Staff 08:30 – Digital world 10:50 – How we read 15:09 – Removing barriers 19:40 – Legalities and censorship 23:37 – Public value 26:41 – Closing  Resources: Library Research Services Colorado Education Initiative AI Roadmap Healthy Kids Colorado Valuable Initiatives in Early Learning that Work Successfully (VIEWS2) SB24-216  Standards for Decisions Regarding Library Resources SB25-063 Library Resource Decision Standards for Public Schools Contact the CSL Library Development team at [email protected] us what you think! If you give us a listen, please let us know what you think by completing a short feedback survey for this episode. CSL projects like this one are funded in part by the Grants to States program administered by the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent those of the Colorado State Library, Institute of Museum and Library Services, or the U.S. Government.