Ep. 212 Exactly What or Who is "State Pubs"? -- Introducing the CO State Publications Library!

April 6

24 mins

Episode Description

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Episode Summary:

Join Kate Compton as she talks with Samantha Hager and Miranda Doran-Myers from the Colorado State Publications Library, who share the library’s mission of providing free, permanent access to Colorado state government documents. They highlight surprising and valuable resources—from historical collections to issue briefs, research guides, and kid-friendly materials—and offer tips for navigating government information. Get inspired to share the hidden gems the “State Pubs” have with your community.

Outline:

01:06 - Meet the Team

05:38 - What is the State Publications Library?

08:45 - Not to miss tools and collections

12:43 – Mindset for searching

15:11 – Trends in document searches

18:29 – New initiatives and ways to collaborate

Resources:

State Publications Website

State Publications Catalog

State Publications Blog

State Publications Topic Guides