Events

Events

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:15am

The CARLI Collection Management Committee invites CARLI members to an informal Zoom discussion on February 26, 2026, 10:00 -11:15 a.m.

This community chat will focus on sharing ideas on the funding, collection, storage, and management of materials not commonly part of the collection of a CARLI library. This can be anything from games to accessibility devices to educational aids. Learn from your colleagues about the non-traditional materials that they have available.

The chat will not be recorded.

Please register by February 24, 5 p.m.

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:30pm

The first step in attracting the right candidates is crafting a clear and compelling job ad. This webinar will guide you through what it takes to write a job ad that stands out, clearly conveys the job duties, and reach qualified candidates. The session moderator is DEED librarian Dru Frykberg.

Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff is a multi-part webinar series designed to help you find the library job you’ve been looking for. From résumés and cover letters to interviews, networking, and exploring career paths, each session offers practical tips. The series is for library staff at all levels who wish to learn more about applying for library opportunities in all types of libraries. Whether you’re new to the field or ready for your next step, this series will help you write your own next chapter. 

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Hosted by Metronet

Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you feel like the world of AI is imploding around you? Whether it’s the continually changing interfaces, the dozens of new AI tools popping up weekly, or your favorite platform suddenly adding a suite of functions you didn't ask for it’s easy to feel left behind. In a world where "state-of-the-art" changes every few months, the goal isn't just to keep up; it's to develop a sustainable system for adaptation.

This webinar is designed to help you develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and build a personalized strategy for learning and future growth. 

Presenter: 

Denice Lewis, Research and Instruction Librarian for Engineering and Science Wake Forest University, started at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library in March 2019. She received her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and graduated with her MLIS from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2019. In between Electrical Engineering and Library Science, Denice picked up an Associates in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale. She is a member of the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of College & Research Libraries (ARCL), the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA), and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).Denice’s research interests are the digital information literacy skills of incoming freshmen, mentoring for BIPOC early career librarians, as well as the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and information literacy. 

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Hosted by FLVC

Sun, Mar 1, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

Ex Libris will perform maintenance on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to apply the latest release.

This upgrade will occur between 2:00am-3:00am Central.  Access to your environment may be unavailable during the time of installation.

Release and Maintenance Schedule
Alma Release Notes
Primo VE Release Notes
Ex Libris System Status Page - CARLI I-Share Environments are on Alma NA06 and Primo VE NA06

Tue, Mar 3, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Wed, Mar 4, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:30pm

When you use open pedagogy in your classroom, you are inviting students to be part of the teaching process, participating in the co-creation of knowledge. In this online workshop, you will learn the definition and context of Open Pedagogy, view innovative examples being applied in a variety of subjects and formats, and work with other attendees to create an assignment that you can use in your own class. 

Presenters:
Kelly Hallisy, DePaul University;
Lauren Kosrow, College of DuPage;
Nicole Swanson, Elizabeth Clarage, Michele Leigh, CARLI

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Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 / 9:00am to 10:00am

The CARLI OER Committee and Public Services Committee invite those at Illinois libraries to an informal discussion on increasing student belonging through outreach, events, activities, campus collaborations, and employing open educational practices to empower students as co-creators in the classroom and beyond.

Discussion facilitators: 

  • Devon Blumenshine, Student Engagement and Research Librarian, Illinois Central College
  • Dee Anna Phares, Social Sciences and Humanities Librarian, Northern Illinois University 

Please join and share your thoughts and experiences and learn from your Illinois library colleagues. 

This Community Chat will not be recorded; however, discussion points will be shared afterwards with participants. 

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Thu, Mar 5, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The Technical Services Committee has been investigating tools and techniques for libraries to address and revise harmful language in Primo VE catalog records. Stephanie Fletcher and Ted Schwitzner will present options identified so far and facilitate a discussion of other actions that libraries and CARLI may take to manage harmful language.

Technical Services Q&A sessions offer staff at CARLI libraries the opportunity to share best practices and issues of concern with CARLI staff, with members of the Technical Services Committee, and with each other. 

Thu, Mar 5, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact for attendance details.

Fri, Mar 6, 2026 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Are you working on open educational resources (OER) or curious about what others are doing in your field? Join us for a lively virtual meet-up designed to spark ideas, share experiences and tips, and explore opportunities for cross-institutional OER partnerships.

This session is all about connection and inspiration. We’ll: 

  • Hear about current OER projects in development or use;
  • Discuss concerns / problems you have encountered;
  • Share tips on possible solutions;
  • Discuss areas of interest for future collaboration;
  • Create space for teaming up on shared goals and initiatives

Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into OER work, this meet-up is a chance to learn from peers, build new relationships, and imagine what’s possible together.

Facilitators: Mackenzie Salisbury, Northwestern University and Zach Claybaugh, Dominican University

Please register in advance.

Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee
 

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