Have you wondered which states provide funding for public libraries? Find out the answer to this question and much more. Check out this new informal national study compiled by Dianne Carty, Head of State Aid and Data Coordination, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The study can be found at: http://www.lrs.org/field.asp M. Claire Williamson Williamson_C@cde.state.co.us
Our latest Field Initiated Study examines the circumstances under which it is appropriate or not appropriate to e-mail library patrons. Find out what your colleagues think about e-mailing library patrons regarding fundraising events and other library-related issues. The study can be found at: http://www.lrs.org/field.asp M. Claire Williamson Williamson_C@cde.state.co.us
Many libraries in Colorado are using “Christian fiction” labels for some of their collection. To learn more about the rationales behind the use of such labels and what others have to say about it, check out our new Field Initiated Study on the topic. The study can be viewed at: https://www.lrs.org/documents/field_stats/Christian_Fiction_Labels.pdf M. Claire Williamson Williamson_C@cde.state.co.us
Each year Colorado libraries receive numerous requests for books, videos, and other materials to be removed from circulation, and for access to certain library services and programs to be restricted or modified because of various objections. The latest edition of the Library Research Service?s FAST FACTS series takes a look at challenged materials and services […]
