Colorado Association of Libraries

Join us for our next CAL FIG panel as we pick the brains of thought leaders in non-library fields. Our next panel revolves around the digital world and includes Melanie Colletti, Digital Access & Empowerment Manager for the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Office of the Future of Work Team; Patty Quinones, The Colorado Education Initiative's Senior Partner, Leadership & Innovation; and Karen Quanbeck, The Colorado Education Initiative's Vice President of Field Implementation! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gh_9kE9i!

Please join library supporters across the state for a day of advocacy on Wednesday, March 26th starting at 8am-9am at the Colorado State Capitol (200 E Colfax Ave, Denver)! There will also be a new advocacy lunch reception from 12:15 - 1:30pm at the Denver Central Library! Visit https://lnkd.in/g-phT8V7 for more information.

The Colorado ACRL Spring Workshop is coming soon! Join us on Friday, May 16th at the University of Denver's Anderson Academic Commons from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. for a day of speakers, breakouts, mentorship, and more - all for academic library professionals (and lunch is included!) A full schedule of events coming in April. More information can be found at https://lnkd.in/gTw4jk6J

Early Bird Registration opens March 5 (group rates available - because transformative change happens better together!) Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gZyA49Aj!

Update from the CAL Legislative Committee HB1158 Stand with the Colorado Association of Libraries to OPPOSE HB 25-1158 due to its overly broad restrictions on academic online research tools and subscription databases. Our core concern with HB 25-1158 is that its overly broad language will create unintended consequences for school library databases and education. The bill prohibits curated digital research collections from containing embedded links or uniform resource locators (URLs) without differentiating between various types of hyperlinks. Not all links serve the same purpose; many academic research tools include embedded citations, references, and links to full-text resources or scholarly citations ("times cited") that add value to research rather than serving a commercial purpose. The complete elimination of URLs would severely disrupt students' ability to conduct research and evaluate sources. SB63 The Colorado Association of Libraries strongly endorses SB63 (2025), proposed legislation that protects the freedom to read in school libraries and provides necessary legal safeguards for school librarians and staff in the state. Contact your elected officials in Colorado and ask them to advance this bill: https://lnkd.in/ggQmkJBA For more information, visit https://lnkd.in/gEvAirur

The call for proposals is now open! Whether you've launched a community-changing initiative or revolutionized a traditional service, we want to hear how you've moved beyond the pages to create real impact. (Deadline: March 19, 2024, 5 PM - and yes, we're as strict about this as we are about due dates!) A diverse panel of librarians will review submissions, ensuring our program showcases the many ways libraries create change. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gC3bbe8n!

Join the CAL Public Libraries Interest Group on Wednesday, February 12, 10-11:30 a.m. Topic: Serving Older Adults Older adults are the fastest growing age group in Colorado, and people over 50 outnumber people younger than 18. This training will make you generationally competent so that you can serve older adults in an effective and a respectful manner. Learn about the developmental stages of aging, the personality and neurological changes that happen as we age (hint: your brain does not get worse, it just gets different), the problem of ageism, and the pioneering work that DPL does for this population. This training is a "good news" training that will give you lots to embrace about the process of getting older. Not only will this training make you more effective at working with older adults, it might even help you in your own journey of aging. Presented by Amy DelPo, the Manager of Older Adult Services at the Denver Public Library Details to join here: https://lnkd.in/gb6gE-yr

The call for proposals is now open! Whether you've launched a community-changing initiative or revolutionized a traditional service, we want to hear how you've moved beyond the pages to create real impact. (Deadline: March 19, 2024, 5 PM - and yes, we're as strict about this as we are about due dates!) A diverse panel of librarians will review submissions, ensuring our program showcases the many ways libraries create change. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gC3bbe8n!

Nominate the change-makers who exemplify this year's theme! From innovative programs to outstanding individuals, we want to spotlight those who've gone beyond the pages to make a difference. And yes, self-nominations are welcome – sometimes the biggest impacts start with believing in yourself! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gC3bbe8n!

Want to be part of Colorado's premier library gathering? With nearly 500 attendees from across the state, CALCON is your chance to showcase how your solutions help libraries move beyond the pages to create lasting impact. Over 20 sponsorship opportunities available - register to be a sponsor or exhibitor. Check out our vendor Prospectus for the full story! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gFCF-w2h!