The CARLI Discovery Primo VE Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Contact the committee chair or CARLI staff with any questions.
Events
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
/ 11:00am to 12:00pm
This one-hour session is a follow-up to our recent webinar on improving the accessibility of Alma letters. It will be an informal, hands-on work session rather than a presentation.
CARLI will walk through a few common letter scenarios, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own questions or letters to work on as well. The goal is to spend the time working on real examples together and talking through any issues that come up.
You don't need to have attended the original webinar to join, though it may be helpful. A recording is available: Alma Letters, Upgraded: Session recording (video)
This session will not be recorded.
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
/ 11:00am to 12:00pm
The E-Resources Management Committee Meeting meets monthly via Zoom. Contact the committee chair or CARLI staff with any questions.
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
/ 10:00am to 11:00am
Are you collecting data but not sure it's the right data? Do you want to make data-driven decisions but not sure you have the time? Curious about how the research process can apply to your everyday workflows? Join Andrea and Emily to hear about how the research methods they utilized during their dissertations are proving useful in their work for the PALNI library consortium. Leave with some practical ways to implement research methods like question refinement, design-based research, and open coding without having to invest 3-5 years in a doctoral program!
Presenters:
Emily Helton holds a Ph.D. and administers the PALSave Grant Program for PALNI, which incentivizes faculty to adopt and create OER through a tiered model. She has a background in K-12 education and professional development.
Andrea Bearman holds an Ed.D. and promotes deeper and more effective collaboration across the PALNI consortium. She has a background in instructional design, technology, and development.
Objectives:
- Apply question refinement techniques to sharpen the focus of programming and engagement efforts.
- Use elements of design-based research to generate and act on data in decision-making.
- Apply open coding to qualitative data, such as survey responses, to identify patterns and priorities.
- Identify at least one method from the session to apply to an existing outreach or engagement project.
The session will be recorded.
Hosted by PALNI
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
/ 11:00am to 12:00pm
Join the CARLI Discovery Primo Committee at this event to learn and share information and ask questions about the Primo VE Next Discovery Experience (NDE) UI.
Audience: CARLI members interested in the upcoming changes to the Primo discovery interface.
How to attend: An email with the Zoom connection information was sent to the CARLI I-Share Liaison list, the CARLI Primo Interest Group list, and the CARLI - Primo VE NDE UI Implementation Basecamp message board. If you are not a subscribed to these lists and would like to attend, please contact CARLI Support to request the Zoom connection information.
Note: This session will not be recorded to encourage open discussion and dialogue. A meeting summary will be posted to the CARLI - Primo VE NDE UI Implementation Basecamp message board.
Agenda
Part 1
- A review of any important CARLI - Primo VE NDE UI Implementation Basecamp posts and Clarivate NDE updates
- Discussion topic: Talking to other library staff about NDE
Part 2
- Open Discussion and Q & A
- Bring your questions about the NDE UI
- Share your library's experience so far with the NDE UI
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
/ 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Academic libraries can play a meaningful role in helping students read for pleasure, not just for coursework. This session explores how collective reading opportunities such as book clubs, common reading programs, reading challenges, and informal discussion events can foster lifelong learning while creating welcoming spaces for connection and community.
Participants will examine practical strategies for designing inclusive, low-pressure reading experiences that invite students, faculty, and staff to engage with books together. The session will highlight how recreational reading initiatives can strengthen students’ sense of belonging, encourage cross-campus conversation, and offer informal opportunities for students to connect with faculty beyond the classroom. Attendees will leave with ideas for building sustainable programs that reflect their campus culture, support diverse reading interests, and position the library as a hub for curiosity, conversation, and community.
Presenter:
Andrea St. Onge is a Research & Instruction Librarian at Seminole State College of Florida and a lifelong book lover. When she’s not helping students untangle research assignments, her work includes marketing the library through outreach events and social media as well as development and maintenance for the physical and digital leisure reading collection. Andrea is also responsible for the Campus READ program and coordinates various other collective reading opportunities. Andrea is passionate about connecting people with information, stories, and the reading experiences that make libraries special.
Hosted by FLVC
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
This session will discuss something I’m sure we’re all familiar with: being overwhelmed, feeling like there isn’t enough time in a work day, and getting to that point where you’re having to make choices about what’s actually important. How can we maintain a healthy work-life balance when there’s so much work to be done, but not enough people to make that work happen? Which corners are ok to cut without sacrificing final products? As one of 2 librarians and one of 3 full-time employees at my library, I’ve learned quite a bit about how to manage an overpacked schedule, when to set boundaries and say “no” to new projects, and how to keep going during periods of burnout.
By attending this session, you will learn some of the tips and tricks I’ve figured out to manage my time, overall workload, and how to produce steady work even when the burnout hits. There will be time at the end for the audience to share their own strategies as well!
Presenter:
Ayiana Crabtree (she/they) is the Student Success Librarian at SUNY Polytechnic Institute. Ayiana’s main job is making sure students feel welcome in the library by creating programming, curating book displays, and doing outreach through instructional sessions and social media. They also have an interest in how AI is impacting higher education, learning how others on campus perceive the library, and how to help others succeed in their work. More information about Ayiana can be found on their website.
Hosted by FLVC
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
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: Michelle Oh, Oakton College; Shelly McDavid, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee
Tue, Oct 27, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Reflective conversations are framed, yet open-ended, dialogues about ideas. Instead of focusing on coming to consensus, finding solutions, or debating an argument, the goals of reflective conversation are exploration, learning through listening, and building community.
Jennifer Alkezweeny (Oregon Humanities) will introduce the concepts and applications of reflective conversations: when to use them, the differences between reflective and decision-making conversations, and some of the practices for facilitation. As an introductory webinar, this session will be less interactive than a full training, but participants will be asked to self-reflect, with opportunities to share-out. (Breakout rooms will not be used.)
This webinar is the second of the Free Speech Needs Free Libraries series developed by CARLI, Orbis Cascade Alliance, and PALCI in support of our joint statement "Free Speech Needs Free Libraries."
Objectives:
- Understand the framework for Reflective Conversations
- Identify the difference between Reflective Conversations and other types of conversations
- Begin to identify how these types of conversations might be used in your library
Presenter:
Jennifer Alkezweeny has been Oregon Humanities’ program director since 2020. She supports the team of folks who make Oregon Humanities programs happen, provides leadership for the organization’s vision, and connects with organizations and communities to explore new initiatives. In this role, Jennifer enjoys meeting folks from all over the state, understanding what’s important in communities, and thinking of creative ways to get folks talking and listening to one another. She has created learning spaces around the country and globe and loves that moment when it’s hard to get folks in the room to quiet down. Jennifer is a deep believer in experiential learning, harnessing the knowledge in a room, finding your learning edge, and the power of silence.
This webinar will not be recorded.
Registration is open to library and archives workers affiliated with CARLI, Orbis Cascade Alliance, or PALCI.
Hosted by Orbis Cascade Alliance
Wed, Oct 28, 2026
/ 9:00am to 9:45am
The Electronic Resources Management Tea is every fourth Wednesday of the month from 9 - 9:45 am on Zoom, September through October 2026.