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Register *by noon today* for tomorrow's webinar buff.ly/47pF23W to hear how KidsTeam Libraries brought co-design principles to Seattle Public Library. Learn how to design & implement inclusive & innovative co-design services & practices buff.ly/3FZFrOA

3/3 and what it looks like in action, check out the workshop. If you’re thinking of applying for an LSTA grant now or in the future, or want to engage and listen to teens or other community members, you won’t want to miss it! Register here: buff.ly/47pF23W

1/3 This Thursday, November 16, at 10 a.m., CALL is offering a “from the field” webinar with the Library Collective, where you can learn from a model co-design process. Although the example highlights youth services, the principles extend to all kinds of library work.

Did you know that California has four free talking book libraries to serve the print-disabled? Don't miss this one-hour webinar that will help you determine if large print is big enough or when assistive technology is needed. buff.ly/45Nbpbq

This Halloween week, CALL is here to remind you that professional development doesn’t have to be scary! Register soon for great upcoming offerings on design principles, putting EDI into action, serving homeschoolers, and so much more! Find it all here: buff.ly/3ShEOHt

Starting next week! Create Inclusive Library Collections with help from this online course. California library staff - save yourself a no-cost seat! See the full program here: buff.ly/48QZ74B, and be sure to register with CALL here: buff.ly/45AwZzF

In this week's CALL Letters, we featured some important upcoming trainings for Banned Books Week, including this one on How to Build LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Libraries. See the full feature here buff.ly/3rzwHv6, and register soon here buff.ly/3ZFPBx0 to save your seat!

Don't miss the deadline TODAY to apply for Catalyst, CALL's new no-cost leadership development program available to ALL California library staff. Visit buff.ly/3PT4uIR to learn more and apply!

All library workers in California are welcome to join an information session about Catalyst, CALL's new program dedicated to leadership development. Follow this link to learn more and to sign up for one of two upcoming information sessions: buff.ly/3qVsod7

You can’t avoid difficult conversations in the library, whether they're anticipated or erupt without warning. In every such situation, power is in play on both sides and your success depends on knowing how you to deal with them. Learn how in this webinar: buff.ly/3NIRjYK

Stop by for the first conversation with Akiliah Manuel, Director of the Lodi Public Library, Fri. June 2, 8-8:45PM (Night Track), Room A9: buff.ly/3pxAyra. And session two with three California State Library Leaders, Sat. June 3, 1-1:45PM, Room A3: buff.ly/41zZfQR

The popular "My Leadership Journey" series is coming to the CLA Conference! Be sure to stop by for the first conversation with Akiliah Manuel: buff.ly/3pxAyra. And for session two: buff.ly/41zZfQR | Conference info: buff.ly/3BgLcoD | See you there!

The popular "My Leadership Journey" series will be at the CLA Conference, featuring California State Library Leaders - Sat. June 3 at 1-1:45PM, Room A3 at SAFE Credit Union Convention Center. Learn more: buff.ly/41zZfQR | Conference info: buff.ly/3BgLcoD

Attending the CLA Conference this year? Be sure to stop by for My Leadership Journey with Akiliah Manuel Mills, Director of the Lodi Public Library, in conversation with Robert Karatsu. Learn more here: buff.ly/3pxAyra | Get conference info here: buff.ly/3BgLcoD

Do you find the idea of marketing & promotions overwhelming? Want to learn how to grow programming & circulation numbers in an effective way? Learn how to create a marketing strategy customized to your library using proven practices that get results: buff.ly/3LdIxSs

CALL's Needs Assessment Survey is live! Will you help us out? We are looking for your input about training topics, formats and new learning that you would like to see in 2023-24. Our needs assessment will take 15-20 mins: buff.ly/40BBOHp Thank you!

CALL is interested in hearing from all CA library workers about their overall personal & institutional library training needs for the coming year. Learn more about our April Focus Groups on our blog: buff.ly/3nE5BQU & sign up here: buff.ly/3znFdh3 Thank you!

Have an hour to spare this morning and want to learn how to incorporate *free* courses, course materials, modules, textbooks, videos & much more into your library? Sign up for today's webinar at 11am PST on Open Educational Resources (OER) buff.ly/3zhrSH6