Colorado Association of Libraries

Have you voted yet? Vote by December 4, 2024, for the Colorado Association of Libraries 2025 Board of Directors. The election ballot is anonymous, but you will be required to log in after clicking the link below. Once logged in, you can click the link again or find it listed in the Member Area menu. If you don’t know your password, click Forgot Username/Password and a password reset email will be sent to the email saved on your member profile. The election will close on December 4 at 5:00 pm MST. If you have questions or need help accessing the ballot, contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for participating and selecting the future leaders of CAL! https://lnkd.in/gj8bUEPf

Have you voted yet? Vote by December 4, 2024, for the Colorado Association of Libraries 2025 Board of Directors. The election ballot is anonymous, but you will be required to log in after clicking the link below. Once logged in, you can click the link again or find it listed in the Member Area menu. If you don’t know your password, click Forgot Username/Password and a password reset email will be sent to the email saved on your member profile. The election will close on December 4 at 5:00 pm MST. If you have questions or need help accessing the ballot, contact us at [email protected]. Thank you for participating and selecting the future leaders of CAL! https://lnkd.in/gj8bUEPf

Are you passionate about shaping the future of CALCON? We're seeking dedicated volunteers to join the planning committee for next year's conference. Help us create an unforgettable event filled with inspiring sessions, networking opportunities, and professional development. Attend an orientation/information session on Monday, 10/7 at 2 PM or on Tuesday, 10/8 at 11 AM. (https://lnkd.in/dPRq9wUR) If you're interested in getting involved, please contact CAL at [email protected] or 303-920-0176. Let's work together to make CALCON 2025 a success!

Colorado academic librarians - we're rebooting our chapter of ACRL! Join us for our first meeting on Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. We'll be discussing a regular meeting, workshop ideas, what's going on at our libraries, and what we're hoping to accomplish with this group. Reach out to Larissa Powers at [email protected] or Jayne Blodgett at [email protected] with questions. The link to the meeting is https://buff.ly/3zlyTdr

Do student loans have you feeling like this? There are two upcoming opportunities to learn about Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)! Thu., Sep. 19, 12 - 1 pm MT Register here: https://buff.ly/3B4Rfjo Join Colorado State Library for "Public Service Loan Forgiveness: It is For You!" presented by Kyra Hahn, professional librarian at Denver Public Library with 20 years of public library experience. Kyra is a vocal advocate within libraries and conference presenter, helping to raise awareness of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program since 2017. Wed., Oct. 2, 1:30 pm MT Register here: https://buff.ly/47v0jdI Join Public Service Promise for a free expert-led webinar with the American Library Association. The webinar, for ALA members, will explain how to obtain student loan relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Join the CAL Futurist Interest Group next week for a What's On Their Minds Panel. We'll discuss architecture and the Colorado Cross Disability Coalition. Join us afterwards for a focused group planning session. September 17: 2:00pm (MST) https://buff.ly/3z98rns

Colorado academic librarians - we're rebooting our chapter of ACRL! Join us for our first meeting on Friday, September 20 at 10 a.m. We'll be discussing a regular meeting, workshop ideas, what's going on at our libraries, and what we're hoping to accomplish with this group. Reach out to Larissa Powers at [email protected] or Jayne Blodgett at [email protected] with questions. The link to the meeting is https://buff.ly/4fQwbNH

Are you keeping up with the CAL Futurist Interest Group? They regularly host meetings and panels about some of the most pressing emerging topics in our society, like Artificial Intelligence, creative economies, and more. If you're attending #CALCON2024, FIG member Alejandro Marquez will present on Creating the Future with Everyday Activism, including the transformative power of everyday library activism and the impact of small actions done by staff members in any position that collectively contribute to a vibrant and engaged community. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3yIpo7M

We Need You! Volunteers will be needed to assist in several areas this year. We are looking for people to help with registration, room moderation, tech help, and wayfinding. Volunteers will receive a $20 rebate off registration. Learn more and sign up here: https://buff.ly/4bBraoU

Early Bird Pricing Extended! Are you excited and ready to take part in the action? Registration is open—register by July 15 for Early Bird pricing: https://buff.ly/3wudk8J