Events

Events

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us to learn practical strategies for recognizing and reducing impostor feelings. We will be discussing individual techniques like journaling and mindfulness, group approaches such as peer support, and institutional practices that foster acknowledgment and work-life balance. Bring ideas on what works for you or come listen in!

Presenters:

Paloma Barraza joined the University of Minnesota Libraries in 2023 as the History, Iberian, and Latin American Studies for the Arts, Humanities, & Area Studies Department for the University of Minnesota Libraries. Prior to her arrival, she worked at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries as their course reserve specialist. Paloma has experience working with archives, museums, and academic and public libraries. Paloma holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Art History, with a focus on the Art of the Americas, from the University of New Mexico.

Maggie Carrillo Shawcross is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado–Greeley. She received her master’s in public health from the University of Northern Colorado and is a certified health education specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Before becoming a librarian, she worked in public health as a health educator in various capacities. Her professional library experience includes serving as a consumer health librarian at a hospital and an adult services librarian at a public library. She received her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver.

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Sponsored by FLVC
 

Thu, Feb 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.

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Usage statistics are everywhere but knowing what they mean and how to use them is another story. This introductory webinar is designed for library staff who are new to usage data or want a clearer understanding of the basics.

We’ll start with the fundamentals: What is COUNTER? What do metrics like investigations, searches, and page views actually represent? And why do vendors and stakeholders care about them? We’ll also discuss common questions that come up during annual reporting and why usage statistics are about more than simple benchmarking.

This session will help participants begin developing a data-gathering practice, understand how usage statistics can demonstrate value, and think more intentionally about how these numbers fit into the broader context of library services and community impact.

This session serves as Part I of a two-part series, laying the groundwork for a follow-up webinar taking place two weeks later that will focus on deeper analysis, cost considerations, and using usage data to inform collection decisions. Together, the sessions will help participants build confidence working with usage data from first glance to more intentional application. The second webinar is Using Data Intentionally: Cost, Context, and Collection Decisions With Usage Statistics and it will take place on Thursday, February 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time.

Learning Objectives:

Define core usage statistics concepts and terminology, including COUNTER standards and common metrics such as searches, investigations, and page views.
Explain how and why usage statistics are used by vendors, funders, and library stakeholders, particularly in annual reporting and assessment contexts.
Interpret an initial usage statistics spreadsheet, identifying patterns and questions the data raises, and considering how these insights can inform reporting, storytelling, and next steps for data collection.

Presenter: Anna Allen is the Electronic Resources Librarian at the State Library of North Carolina

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Hosted by NC LIVE

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

As academic libraries implement more well-being initiatives to support students in a stress-inducing environment, what assessment measures do we have in place to ensure that our goals are being met? The resources used for these initiatives - labor, funding, and non-biodegradable trinkets - are not infinite. What lengths are we willing to go to in the quest for stress relief for our students? And what return do we have on our investments in these initiatives?  

This presentation will present an overview of a finals week study conducted at an R1 institution library, showcase examples of finals week activities, and share student feedback. Additionally, we will explore how closely examining the library’s finals week initiatives has sparked a conversation about whole-person development initiatives that take place more frequently than once a semester. 

Presenters:

Abigail Higgins, Instruction and Student Success Librarian, Auburn University Libraries

Piper Cumbo, Instruction Coordinator, Auburn University Libraries

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Sponsored by FLVC

Fri, Feb 6, 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.

Facilitator: Shelly McDavid, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

If needed, Ex Libris will perform a release update on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to make adjustments to the latest release that was applied the week before.

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

The Premium Sandbox refresh occurs with the Release Update.

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

Mon, Feb 9, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The CARLI Archives Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

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Mon, Feb 9, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Monthly meeting of the CARLI E-Resources Management Committee.
Committee roster
Committee minutes

Mon, Feb 9, 2026 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Jacob Del Rio, Electronic Resources Librarian | Assistant Professor, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, jdelrio@sieu.edu

This session is intended to equip academic library staff with the knowledge and skills to interpret and use COUNTER statistics effectively. COUNTER (Counting Online Usage of Networked Electronic Resources) provides a consistent way to measure the use of electronic resources, such as e-journals, databases, and e-books. We will also provide an overview of COUNTER Release 5.1 and offer guidance to help library staff transition from COUNTER 5 to 5.1.

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Libraries are increasingly employing usability testing to inform the design of their websites, discovery layers, and services, but designing and facilitating testing can be intimidating for libraries without UX expertise or designated staff. During this webinar, the presenter will share how she designed and facilitated an iterative seven-test usability testing program during one academic year and provide practical guidance for adapting and implementing a similar program at your institution.

The session will walk through considerations for designing sustainable usability testing, strategies for assessing the captured data and identifying action items, and lessons learned along the way.

Presenter:

Lindsey Skaggs is an Assistant Professor and Scholarly Communication Librarian at Illinois State University and previously served as Discovery Services and User Experience Librarian. Prior to joining Illinois State, she worked in professional services for Serials Solutions, SirsiDynix, and ProQuest, providing consulting and training for a variety of software applications. Her research interests include user experience, open access, and scholarly publishing. She received her Master of Library Science from Indiana University. 

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Sponsored by FLVC

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