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CALCON 2026 Courageous Libraries Resilient Communities
Wednesday September 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
In an era of rapid change, building Courageous Libraries and Resilient Communities begins with a single, clear voice. Advocacy isn't just a task—it’s the heartbeat of modern librarianship. Join members of the CAL Legislative Committee for this high-energy, 60-minute interactive workshop designed to transform you into a confident champion for your community.
Participants will utilize proven frameworks to tackle advocacy one battle at a time. We will guide you through three scalable templates—the 5-minute grocery store run-in, the 15-minute legislative brief, and the 30-minute deep dive—incorporating quantitative data and powerful personal anecdotes. You’ll identify your target audience, hone a specific issue, and practice your pitch in a supportive "give-and-take" environment. Together, let's turn your library’s mission into a movement.
Speakers
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Greg Wilson

I did my MA in history while working full-time in a pharmacy, did my MLIS while working part time for an R1, and started at Adams State University in Dec 2022. Since then, I have published a few papers and started my doctoral program. I am a professional nerd., Adams State University

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Michelle White

Michelle White is a career librarian with 29 years of experience spanning a diverse range of library and leadership roles. Currently serving as a District Elementary School Librarian in the Weld RE-4 School District, Michelle’s extensive background includes work as a school librarian, public library children’s librarian, college reference librarian, instructional technology teacher, and administrator at both the school and district levels. She holds a Master’s in Library Science from Florida State University, a foundation that supports her career-long belief that libraries are essential hubs for curiosity, learning, connection, and free expression. Outside of her professional life, Michelle is a proud Florida State alumna who has been married to her high school sweetheart for over three decades. With her two children now "grown and flown" and living their best lives, she fills her time enjoying the Colorado outdoors, getting lost in a good book, and hosting lively evenings in a kitchen full of friends, family, Weld RE-4 School District

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Danielle Cowles

Danielle Cowles is the Digital Resources Librarian for Pueblo City-County Library District. Danielle received her MLS fr, Pueblo City-County Library District

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Mathangi Subramanian

Dr. Mathangi Subramanian is a neurodiverse South Asian American writer, educator, and policy maker who uses she/they pronouns. Her books have been longlisted for the PEN/Faulkner, shortlisted for the Lambda Literary Award, and won the South Asia Book Award. She currently serves as the Director of Early Childhood at the Colorado Children's Campaign, as well as a Denver Public Library Commissioner. She lives in Denver with her child, a gerbil, and way too many picture books., Colorado Children's Campaign

Wednesday September 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am MDT
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