CAL Membership Information
Your membership will run one year from the date you join.
If you are renewing early, your year will begin when your current membership expires.
Printable Membership Applications:
Please click here for a PDF Individual Membership application.
Please click here for a PDF Institutional Membership application.
*If you need to register several employees at once for CAL Individual memberships please contact the office at [email protected]
Benefits of Individual Membership Include:
Networking and problem-solving with colleagues in a variety of libraries
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Professional development at the annual conference and workshops during the year
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Reduced rates on the annual conference and other workshop registrations
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Online access to Colorado Libraries journal and CAL newsletter
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Eligible for CAL scholarships and awards
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Opportunities for leadership in the organization and in the profession
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Influential voice in the Colorado legislature through legislative work and the work of the lobbyist
Individual Dues Structure:
| Salary | Membership Fees |
| Unemployed (limit 1 year) | $20.00 |
| Student (limit 3 years) | $30.00 |
| Retired | $35.00 |
| Library Trustee | $45.00 |
| Income under $20,000 | $45.00 |
| $20,000 - $39,999 | $70.00 |
| $40,000 - $59,999 | $95.00 |
| $60,000 - $90,000 | $120.00 |
| Income over $90,000 | $150.00 |
Apply for Individual Membership
Benefits of Institutional Membership Include:
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Listing with logo, link and info on the CAL Institutional Members page of the website
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Listing with logo under CAL Institutional Members in the CAL Newsletter
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Impact legislation through a united voice and lobbying activities
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Recognize excellence in librarianship through annual awards
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Unlimited opportunities for networking, sharing, and committee involvement
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Increased professional exposure for your library and its programs
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Up to seven* library trustees, governing board members, friends officers, advisory committee members (volunteer positions only) or other non-employee representatives
Institutional Dues Structure:
| Library Annual Budget | Membership Fee | Number of Representatives |
| Less than $100K | $50.00 | 2 |
| $100K to $500K | $125.00 | 3 |
| $500K to $1M | $250.00 | 4 |
| $1M to $5M | $500.00 | 5 |
| $5M and up | $1000.00 | 7 |
Apply for Institutional Membership
Benefits of Corporate Membership Include:
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Receive application for Exhibits and Vendor Participation at the CAL conference two weeks earlier than the general mailing, affording you the chance for first choice of exhibit location if you return your application right away
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Discount on exhibit space at the CAL conference (subject to reservation deadline)
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Discount on ads in the CAL Newsletter and printed Conference Program
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Your company name and contact listed in CAL directories and membership lists, when published Receive CAL publications, including Colorado Libraries and CAL newsletter
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Logo, company summary, website link on CAL Corporate Members page of website
| Number of Employees | Membership Level | Membership Fee |
| Less than 25 | Basic | $150.00 |
| 25 - 64 employees | Silver | $250.00 |
| 65-99 employees | Gold | $550.00 |
| 100 or more employees | Platinum | $1000.00 |
