The "Colorado Education & Library Directory" is published annually as a service to schools, libraries, and other members of the educational community. All information in this 1997-1998 edition is arranged alphabetically. Thirteen sections include: Colorado Department of Education (CDE) staff and telephone numbers; State Advisory Committees (that advise CDE activities); school districts/buildings and personnel; charter schools; district calendars (lists school opening and closing dates); Boards of Cooperative (Educational) Services (BOCES) and member districts; regional library service system offices; academic libraries; institutional libraries; public libraries; special libraries; institutions of higher education and independent legislated vocational schools; and educational groups and professional organizations. Maps of the Colorado Congressional District and area codes and Colorado public education facts are also included. Several indexes are provided. (AEF)