Membership Benefits & Dues
Individual Membership
Ideal for library staff, students, retirees, and advocates.
Benefits
Professional Development
- Access to professional development through the CAL Conference and workshops
- Discounted registration for events and continuing education
- Exclusive discounts on online training platforms including Library Juice Academy, Library Journal (LJ), and School Library Journal (SLJ)
Networking & Collaboration
- Networking and collaboration with colleagues across all types of libraries
- Opportunities for leadership within CAL and the profession
- Subscription to the quarterly CAL newsletter
Financial Support & Resources
- Eligibility for CLEF scholarships
Advocacy & Leadership
- A voice in legislative advocacy through CAL's policy work and lobbying
Dues Structure:
| Annual Salary under $19,999, Unemployed, Student, Retired, or Trustee | $35 |
| Annual Salary $20,000-$59,999 | $70 |
| Annual Salary $60,000+ | $140 |
Institutional Membership
Designed for libraries, schools, and organizations that want to support their teams and the broader library community.
Membership Duration: One year from the date of enrollment. Early renewals begin after the current term ends.
Benefits include:
- Complimentary CAL memberships for all library trustees/board members
- Discounted registration for all staff at member institutions
- Recognition on the CAL website
- Advocacy support and a persuasive voice in public policy
- All employees receive a 10% discount on new memberships or renewals
- 5% of each Institutional Membership will go to the CLEF Scholarship Fund.
Institutional Dues Structure:
| Library Annual Budget | Membership Dues |
|---|---|
| Less than $100K | $61 |
| $100K to $500K | $159 |
| $500K to $1M | $309 |
| $1M to $5M | $721 |
| $5M to $10M | $1,545 |
| $10M+ | $2,575 |
Corporate Membership
For vendors, service providers, and businesses that support Colorado libraries.
Annual Fee: $275 annual
Term: 1 year
Benefits
- Company listed in the CAL member directory
- Company logo featured on:
- CAL website homepage
- CAL Supporter digital badge to use on your website and social media
- Participation/membership in CAL Committees or Interest Groups
- 10% off CALCON exhibit table registration*
*Applies to one (1) exhibit table. To reserve exhibit space, contact CAL to register by May 1 of the conference year.