Colorado State Library

The Colorado State Library is a division of the Colorado Department of Education.

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The Colorado State Library (CSL) helps libraries, schools, museums, and other organizations improve services, making it easier for all Coloradans to access and use the materials and information they need for lifelong learning.

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Early Learners

Early Learning and Literacy in Libraries
Literacy and Youth Services
Professional Development Resources

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Coloradans

Adult Library Services
Colorado Historic Newspaper Collection
Colorado Virtual Library
Continuing Education
Early Learning and Literacy in Libraries
State Publications Library
Talking Book Library

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Researchers

Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection
Colorado Virtual Library
Library Research Service
Plains to Peaks Collective – Digital Public Library of America
State Publications Library

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Institutional Libraries

Institutional and Prison Libraries
Resource Sharing and Web Services
State Prison Libraries

The Colorado State Capital building in Denver, CO.

State Employees

Guides to State Information
Library Statistics
State Publications Library
State Publications Library Blog
State Publications Library Catalog Quick Link

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More Information

Contact Us
Grant Opportunities
LibraryJobline
Libraries Learn
Library Services and Technology (LSTA)
Staff Directory

Projects administered by the Colorado State Library are made possible in part by grant funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).

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