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Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries

Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries

Update: 2025-10-13
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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 librarydevelopment@cde.state.co.us

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Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries

Ep. 203 Trends in Colorado Public and School Libraries

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