The Archives Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Events
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Are you interested in applying for a Fulbright, but can’t commit to a year abroad? The Fulbright Specialist Program offers librarians the chance to serve on short-term projects lasting just two to six weeks. This session explores how short-term Fulbright Specialist opportunities empower librarians to advance global knowledge exchange, foster cross-cultural understanding, and extend the profession’s legacy of leadership into an increasingly interconnected world. This panel discussion will guide attendees through the full journey of the Fulbright experience. Topics will include the application process, securing institutional support, and strategies for standing out as an applicant. Panelists will also reflect on the value of cultural exchange and the lasting professional impact of serving as a Fulbright Specialist. Whether you are preparing to apply, already on the roster, or simply curious about how librarians can engage with Fulbright, you will leave with insider perspectives and practical strategies to pursue your own opportunity to join the Fulbright community.
Presenters:
- Amy Burger is a Librarian at Dalton State College
- Dallas Long, Ph.D., is a professor and former Dean of Milner Library at Illinois State University
- Katy Webb is the Betty Drees Johnson Dean of the Library and Learning Technologies and Professor at Stetson University
- David Leffler is the Coordinator of Discovery & Access and a librarian at Liberty University’s Jerry Falwell Library.
- Jennifer Turner is a Professor and Teaching & Learning Coordinator in Library Services at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Hosted by ASERL
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
This workshop will cover getting you started on remixing, adapting, or creating your OER project. We will cover some of the new LibreText tools like the License Stacker, Glossary, and the Accessibility checker. This workshop is part of a series of workshops designed for the CARLI members who have opted in to use LibreTexts. This workshop is open to all CARLI members.
Please register in advance.
Tue, Aug 18, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
This session is part of the Microsoft 365 for SEFLIN Libraries Series, an 8-week professional development program for SEFLIN librarians, educators, and library staff. Designed to enhance productivity and service delivery, each 60-minute session combines direct instruction with hands-on practice.
Week 6: Excel for Intermediates:
- Focus: Data analysis and visualization for library reporting.
- Tables: Converting ranges into Tables.
- Sorting and Filtering: Using multi-level sorting and advanced filtering.
- Visualization: Creating charts and sparklines.
- Logic and Formatting: Conditional Formatting and Data Validation.
- Practice (15 mins): Convert a list of books into a Table and highlight overdue dates.
About the Microsoft 365 for SEFLIN Libraries Series
The Microsoft 365 for SEFLIN Libraries Series is an 8-week professional development program designed specifically for library staff looking to build confidence and efficiency with the Microsoft applications they use every day. Each 60-minute session combines practical instruction with hands-on activities focused on real-world library workflows.
Whether you're creating presentations, managing email, analyzing data, or producing professional documents, you'll leave each session with skills you can immediately apply in your work.
Skills Developed Across the Series:
- Creating effective presentations with PowerPoint
- Managing email and calendars in Outlook
- Creating Slides: Choosing between blank presentations and templates or themes to establish a professional look.
- Organizing and analyzing data in Excel
- Creating polished documents in Word
- Improving workplace productivity and collaboration
You are welcome to register for one, several, or all eight sessions—each workshop stands on its own, and no prior attendance is required.
Presenter:
Jonathan Gordon is an educator, author, instructional designer, and professional development trainer specializing in digital design, creative technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce readiness. With a career spanning classroom teaching, curriculum development, and international training, he has helped thousands of students and educators develop practical skills in Adobe Creative Cloud, Microsoft Office, web design, digital marketing, and emerging technologies.
As the author of Learn Adobe InDesign CC, Jonathan has long been recognized for his expertise in design and publishing workflows. He has taught courses in graphic design, web development, business applications, communication skills, and digital literacy, while creating certification-aligned curriculum and project-based learning experiences.
Jonathan has delivered workshops and training sessions throughout the United States and internationally, helping educators integrate technology in meaningful ways while preparing students for college, careers, and industry certifications.
A self-described "font snob" and lifelong learner, Jonathan is passionate about making complex technology accessible, engaging, and relevant through hands-on learning and real-world applications.
Hosted by SEFLIN
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
/ 9:00am to 10:00am
Think classification ends with Dewey? Think again! Assigning genres such as mystery, romance, science fiction, and more can lead to confusion from both staff and patrons. Only you can decide what works best for your library–but how? In this webinar, we will explore the many ways to label fiction and even some nonfiction to facilitate greater accessibility for your patrons.
You’ll learn:
- What genres are and what they are not
- What sub-genres are and their parts in overarching genres
- How genre-fying interacts with reader’s advisory
- How readers find genres
Participants are encouraged to bring their questions and help each other develop answers.
Presenter:
Cari Dubiel is the Assistant Director at Twinsburg Public Library in Ohio. She has extensive experience in collection development, acquisitions, and technical services. Cari currently selects the library’s fiction collection and works directly with local and independent authors.
Hosted by SEFLIN
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
/ 10:00am to 12:00pm
The CARLI Discovery Primo VE Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Contact the committee chair or CARLI staff with any questions.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
/ 10:00am to 10:45am
These monthly, informal, agenda-free meetings provide a platform for you to talk with other directors about topics on your radar and/or updates from your library. CARLI usually provides updates as well. CARLI rotates the meetings (day of the week, time of day) to accommodate busy calendars. We do our best to avoid conferences, holidays, and other conflicts. Please let me know about times/days that never work for you. If you cannot attend, you may send a representative. We look forward to seeing you all for conversation and updates!
Check your CARLI Governing Directors email for connection information.
The meetings are recorded. The link to the recording will be sent via the CARLI Governing Directors email list as soon as it is available and can be viewed for 30 days after the meeting.
Wed, Aug 19, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Do you have questions about the Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Educational Resources grant (SCOERs), the OER funding from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library, or the CARLI Member OER Initiative? Do you need guidance creating your OER or ancillary materials?
If so please feel free to join us with all your OER related questions. Registration is not required.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84245967645?pwd=VkVQeGRQQVIvdXA2dWg4Umx4UU5rQT09
Meeting ID: 842 4596 7645
Password: 271282
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
/ 11:00am to 12:00pm
CARLI, in conjunction with the Institute for the Study of Knowledge Management in Education (ISKME), is pleased to announce a series of Community Session to discuss topics related to Open Education Resources. The sessions are sponsored by Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Education Resources (SCOERs), an Open Textbook Pilot Program Grant that CARLI received from the U.S. Department of Education and the Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary Education. will be led by Megan Simmons at ISKME.
OER Accessibility on OER Commons - This session will explore the processes, tools, supports, and best practices for creating and remixing openly licensed resources for accessibility.
Please register in advance.
Megan Simmons leads the Training and Design team at ISKME which offers holistic support for Open Educational Practice (OEP) projects from inception to implementation. This includes all of the project management, thought partnership, planning, strategizing, outreach, facilitation, training, events, design, and innovation that goes into making these projects successful. She has a B.S. in Environmental Science from the University of San Francisco. Before coming to ISKME in 2008, she spent seven years teaching and managing education programs in both formal and informal settings throughout California and in the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador. She is particularly passionate about providing environmental education and art programs to underserved communities around the world.
Fri, Aug 21, 2026
/ 10:00am to 11:00am
In this session, CARLI staff will present information on CARLI's subscription to CELUS and the option for member libraries to get read-only access to their institutional data. The session will include an overview of the consortial instance and a demonstration of how read-only access may benefit libraries.
Connection information will be sent the day before the event.