Keith Curry Lance
Author
Series
Publisher
Library Research Service
Pub. Date
2001.
Language
English
Description
The Counting on Results (COR) goals were to develop and demonstrate the potential utility of new tools for outcome-based evaluation of public library services. The project developed these tools and demonstrated their use by 45 public libraries representing 20 states and all four major regions of the United States (i.e., Northeast, South, Midwest, West). In addition to reporting data on conventional library service outputs, the project generated data...
Author
Publisher
Library Research Service, Colorado State Library, Colorado Department of Education
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
Public libraries in Colorado are bridging the technology gap that is symptomatic of the "digital divide." The availability of technology in public libraries fulfills a highly demanded patron need spanning all demographic groups. People from all walks-of-life rely on the Internet access provided by public libraries. This survey shows that library patrons are teaching themselves new technology skills, communicating on a global level, and accessing online...
Author
Publisher
Colorado Department of Education, Center for At-Risk Education, Colorado Literacy Research Initiative
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
The Bell Policy Center's Colorado: The State of Opportunity Report (2002) offers a hopeful vision of a "Cycle of Opportunity" for every resident of Colorado. Each of the state's residents would find a "gateway" into this cycle and have the opportunity to achieve their full economic, social, and personal potential. The Cycle of Opportunity is self-sustaining. Once a family is in the cycle, it is likely to stay in, improving the prospects for its children...
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