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DLD Resources

Advisory Council for Library Planning and Development (ACLPD)

Information pertaining to the Advisory Council for Library Planning and Development (ACLPD).

Best Practices in CT Libraries

An effective tool for advocacy, strategic planning, capital planning, and general library operations.

ChatGPT and AI

A collection of articles and information related to Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT.

Continuing Education Calendar

Discover and register for upcoming workshops and programs.

CT Digital Collections

Descriptions and links to digital collections in Connecticut.

CT Libraries Help Center

Help with management, legal, technical, and other operational issues.

CT Public Libraries Statistics

Information on CT Public Library Statistics including the annual report.

DLD in the News

Access to DLD newsletters, media coverage, press releases, and social media pages.

DLD Liaisons

Resources to help you find and connect with your DLD liaison!

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Tools for librarians to help residents sign up for emergency low-cost internet for their home.

Emergency Preparedness for CT Libraries

Resources to help libraries with emergency and disaster preparedness.

Everybody Learns Grants

Information regarding COVID Relief Funds, which aided CT's public libraries in making health and safety improvements during the pandemic.

Financial Literacy

Financial literacy resources for libraries.

Libraries and Accessibility

Resources on accessibility, the ADA, and services to persons with disabilities.

Middletown Library Service Center

Information about the Connecticut State Library's Middletown Library Service Center and its collections.

Service to Veterans and Military Families

Resources to support the veterans and military members in your community.

Virtual Reality

Resources on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.

Welcome: Library Services to Multilingual Communities in CT

Resources for providing library services to multilingual communities.

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