Meet Reference Librarian Dana Stientjes Franklin, who has worked for the Library for thirteen years. We're shining a spotlight on her as one of the Faces of Central (some of the people who help keep the Central Library running and are preparing for the November reopening). How long have you been with DPL? Since 2011! In that time I've gone from volunteer, to on-call shelver, to shelver, to clerk, to senior library clerk in Reference, and to librarian (in Reference, starting in June 2023). What does a typical day look like for you at the Central Library? Since Mar. 16, 2020, with the COVID shutdown, and then during the renovation closure, Reference Services librarians have staffed DPL's Ask Us! services. Along with my coworkers, I answer calls that come into the DPL switchboard (720-865-1111), participate in live chats that come in through our website, and answer questions emailed to [email protected]. I'm also a BizBoost librarian, where I meet online with customers to teach them how to use our business databases to write a formal business plan. Additionally, I answer five to ten mail reference letters every day, which are mailed to DPL by incarcerated people looking for information and resources. What is your favorite thing about Denver Public Library? We have so many amazing services and programs, but my favorite thing is, simply, the books. I've always been a prodigious reader, but I own very few books. Almost any library book will catch my eye, and I love to have the choice of reading either a little bit of each or whole books. I can experiment with different genres, go back in time to find an author's first published work, and borrow books from around Colorado and the world. It makes my heart happy that so many people before and after me will hold the same book and get lost in its pages. Any fun stories about working at Central that come to mind? If you've ever attended "A Day in Reference", you know about Sugar Friday. It's just that: we bring in lots of sugary goodies because it's Friday. It's grown a bit beyond those boundaries, to accommodate staff who work different schedules and those who have a salt tooth rather than a sweet tooth, but we always have fun treating one another. And my coworkers tolerate my zucchini bread baking fixation. What are you most excited about for when the Central Library reopens? Serving our customers in person!! Since the closure, I've helped out in Special Collections, Children's, the Community Technology Center, and the main desk, but I'm ready to help the customers who come up to the third floor for in-depth reference assistance. What is something people may not know about you? I've gone to dinner once a month with the same group of friends since 1995. I cherish my friends as my chosen family!
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The Denver Public Library connects people with information, ideas and experiences to provide enjoyment, enrich lives and strengthen our community. The Library strives to positively impact the community in several Ways, including: Immersing children from birth in literacy-rich environments where they discover the joy of reading and learning, motivating them to achieve and graduate from high school. Improving people's lives by allowing them to acquire the resources and skills needed to prosper and contribute to Denver's economy. Providing a forum where people's lives can be enriched by reading, learning, and engaging in experiences here that make Denver a better place to live. For over a century, the Library has provided educational and entertainment materials to the people of Denver and beyond. Throughout its history, DPL has adapted to meet the changing needs of the community. While books, eBooks, movies, and music still remain important, the Library today acts as a technology hub; a community center where organizations from around the City convene and collaborate; and a welcoming place for lifelong learning. Denver Public Library is funded through the City and County of Denver’s General Fund, and is governed by the eight-member Mayor-appointed Library Commission. The Denver Public Library Friends Foundation, founded in 1940, supports the Library through advocacy and fundraising through memberships, the annual Summer and Winter Used Books Sales, and their signature event, the Booklovers Ball.
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World Education's EdTech Strategy Sessions return on September 13th! The first session of the season will feature two lightning talks on the theme of Open Education for #DigitalEquity: ⚡ Dr. Cable Green, Director of Open Knowledge at Creative Commons, joins us to share innovations in the expansion and implementation of open educational resources. ⚡ Xvante Fitzhugh, Digital Navigator at Denver Public Library, uses SkillBlox to organize, access, and share free and open resources to support adult learners in building digital skills. Following the lightning talks, join one of the speakers in a breakout room for small group discussion from 2-2:30 pm ET. Register ➡️ worlded.me/ETSS2024
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The Denver Central Teen Library is hiring!!! https://lnkd.in/gu4TCc3j
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Just a reminder that all library locations will be closed on Monday, Sept. 2 for Labor Day. You can still use services online - find out more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gpRgiMTW
Holiday Closure
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Congratulations to Alejandro Flores-Muñoz, Lori Marie Huertas, and John Perez Jr., who will be honored with the 2024 Latino Community Service Awards! Congrats also to D. Atekpatzin Young and Rudolph “Rudy” Gonzales who are this year’s winners of the César Chávez Latino Leadership Hall of Fame Award! You can read all about the honorees at the link below. Please join us for the awards ceremony at the Westwood Community Center's Sando Hall Gymnasium at 1000 S Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219 on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to Noon. https://lnkd.in/gdhSEiKV
Denver Public Library Latino Community Service Awards
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Denver bestselling author, Kali Fajardo-Anstine shares how the Denver Public Library helped support her research journey in Research Central. Known for her acclaimed and award-winning work such as “Woman of Light” and the short story collection “Sabrina & Corina”, Kali gives advice, insights, and even a small preview of her next project! Explore the Central Library when it fully reopens in November. Use the Library’s vast collection of resources, collections, archives, and online databases to get ahead on your next research project! https://lnkd.in/gwxUsBmK
Research Central: Bestselling Author Kali Fajardo-Anstine on Using the Central Library for Research
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Kerrie Kohler, Clerk at our Valdez-Perry Branch Library, offers a look inside "Mary: An Awakening of Terror" by Nat Cassidy. Kerrie writes, "This book embodies the struggles women face when aging in a society that tends to deem older women as less valuable. Often, middle-aged women feel invisible and dismissed. The book pushes hard on the importance of self-love and acceptance despite the double standards of aging. ..." Check it out! https://lnkd.in/gJ9rqrV5
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Weekends are busy times for activities and programs at the library. You can see the entire schedule of events on our website calendar if you curious, need to plan, or in need of a suggestion for friends or family. For example, this Saturday morninng (8/24), Let's Roll! DPL's Bike Club For Adults 50+ will tour the Mar Lee, Westwood, College View, and Harvey Park neighborhoods. Find more details about this event and so many others on the calendar linked below. What's your passion? https://lnkd.in/gTcPTUr7
Upcoming Events | Denver Public Library
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2024 Booklovers Ball ticket prices increase at MIDNIGHT! https://lnkd.in/g4FzzX5P
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For the next installment of the Explore Central campaign, we feature a conversation with Nate Stone, Technology Education Administrator. Nate's work focuses on technology access and education at the library, from Digital Navigator programs to technology classes, all aimed at bridging the digital divide. We also discuss the Community Technology Center (CTC) on the fourth floor of the Central Library, which will be an important hub for technology access in Denver. Listen in! https://lnkd.in/ghCNxjdB
Explore Central Presents: Digital Equity and Technology Connection - An Interview with Nate Stone
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