Raise your hand if you’re a data nerd! Many of us in library land see the value in good data.… Read More »Are You a Data Nerd or Just Data Curious?

Ever leave a training energized by new ideas, only to realize a week later that most of them have mysteriously… Read More »Help Your Learning Stick

Guest post by By Alice Erikson, past Catalyst participant Not sure if the Catalyst leadership program is the right opportunity… Read More »6 Reasons You Should Consider Applying to Catalyst!

Earlier this year, CALL conducted a Needs Assessment survey to learn more about the professional development needs and priorities of… Read More »Improving Searchability and Transparency

A recent CALL needs assessment gathered input from more than 350 library workers across 137 jurisdictions. The message was clear:… Read More »What California Library Staff Need from Training

In the past year or two, CALL has increasingly received requests from library workers who need support navigating Artificial Intelligence… Read More »Why AI Is a Focus Area for CALL This Year

We’re excited to share that CALL is partnering with the Brazelton Touchpoints Center to offer Touchpoints in Libraries training to… Read More »Touchpoints in Libraries is Back!

The CALL team is looking forward to seeing you at this year’s CLA Conference (https://www.cla-conference.org/) at the Riverside Convention Center.… Read More »See you at CLA 2025!

The state legislature is currently working on restoring access to LSTA funding to the State Library’s budget. While that happens,… Read More »Important CALL Update 

Recently, the State Librarian met with the current Catalyst leadership development cohort. One question he asked that resonated with many… Read More »An Update from CALL