CAL Leadership Institute (CALLI)

The Colorado Association of Libraries Leadership Institute (CALLI) is a transformative leadership development program designed to cultivate emerging and established leaders within CAL and the broader Colorado library community.

CALLI empowers participants to:

• Explore and understand their personal leadership styles
• Build meaningful relationships with peers, mentors, and leaders across the library landscape
• Engage in inquiry, advocacy, and networking to drive positive change
• Grow professionally through structured learning and real-world application
• Center equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of leadership

Through a cohort-based model, CALLI fosters collaboration, reflection, and action. Participants leave the program with the confidence, tools, and connections to lead at all levels of their organizations and communities.

Upcoming Cohort

The application for the 2026–2027 CALLI Cohort will open in January 2026. Stay tuned for details on eligibility, program structure, and how to apply.