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Local CALL

Do you have a training topic to bring to your region? Would you like to network and learn with library colleagues near you? This program provides a chance for your library to host a learning event and invite your colleagues. California Libraries Learn will provide financial support.

Goals

Local CALL is intended to:

  • Provide support for customized training at the regional level. 
  • Encourage networking and connections between libraries with similar training needs. 
  • Provide more on-ground training.
  • Minimize staff time away from the library for training.
  • Maximize the impact of training investments.
  • Provide more in-person opportunities for rural and remote areas.
  • Use more California trainers/presenters.

Guidelines

  • Local CALL events must be hosted by a California public library or library cooperative. However, you may invite staff from other library types to participate.
  • Local CALL interest forms will be accepted starting January 9, 2026 and reviewed on a rolling basis until May 30, 2026. All Local CALL events must be completed by July 31, 2026.
  • One person from the host library must attend a 30-minute onboarding meeting with CALL prior to acceptance of the application.
  • You may apply for financial support up to $5,000. Allowable expenses are presenter/trainer fees and facility fees if the facility is outside of the host library. Food, refreshments, and giveaways are not allowable.
  • The host library must invite other library staff within its region or cooperative library system. Local CALL cannot support training for a single library jurisdiction, such as a staff training day.
  • The host library will be responsible for all logistics, including registration, scheduling and promotion of the event, trainer/presenter communications, as well as distribution of a required LSTA survey after the event.
  • Topics for the training are not limited, but special consideration will be given to topics identified in the CALL Needs Assessment and the California State Library LSTA 5-Year Plan.
  • Additional guidance and assistance on selecting a topic is available upon request.
  • CALL can also assist with identifying a presenter or trainer if requested. Please contact Madeline Walton-Hadlock for more information at mwaltonhadlock@cla-net.org.

I’m Interested!

Complete and submit the Local CALL Interest Form.

Use the list of interest form questions to prepare.

CALL staff will review the form and get back to you.

Need Help?

If you have questions about Local CALL, please contact Madline Walton-Hadlock, Senior Project Coordinator, at mwaltonhadlock@cla-net.org.