Events

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The Technical Services Committee is hosting an informal discussion about using Alma Acquisitions functionality for Acquisitions users at all experience levels. We know not all I-Share libraries are using Alma Acquisitions, maybe you are one of these libraries, or maybe you have been using Acquisitions for the past 6 years but are still running into some workflow hiccups and you’d like advice from your colleagues.  

This event will not be recorded. The Technical Services Committee hopes to learn more about what areas of Alma Acquisitions could benefit from more training and documentation. 

Registration will be open until March 24 and the event link will be shared March 25. 

Fri, Mar 27, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Open Q&A and demonstration session for library staff that want to ask questions or share concerns about activating EBSCOhost collections in their institution zones.

This event will not be recorded.

Resources

Managing EBSCO e-Collections in the Institution Zone

Managing EBSCO Collections in Alma IZ LibGuide from the CARLI Electronic Resources Management Committee

EBSCO Database Packages Provided by CARLI and the State of Illinois

EBSCO Alma e-collections and Linking Parser Parameters

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

Open Q&A and demonstration session for library staff that want to ask questions or share concerns about activating EBSCOhost collections in their institution zones.

This event will not be recorded.

Resources

Managing EBSCO e-Collections in the Institution Zone

Managing EBSCO Collections in Alma IZ LibGuide from the CARLI Electronic Resources Management Committee

EBSCO Database Packages Provided by CARLI and the State of Illinois

EBSCO Alma e-collections and Linking Parser Parameters

 

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This presentation highlights practical workflows, tips, and everyday tools library staff use to work more efficiently and reduce friction in daily tasks. Presenters will share personal strategies using email features, browser tools, cataloging systems, Google Sheets, and other productivity aids that support common library workflows.

Attendees will leave with adaptable, actionable ideas they can immediately apply to streamline processes and make their workday easier.

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Hosted by FLVC

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join us to learn how to transition from an information provider to a facilitator of meaningful, productive conversations with colleagues and patrons. Gain practical facilitation tools to ensure every voice is heard and valued, resulting in reduced meeting fatigue and more collaborative, community-centered services.

As librarians take on greater responsibility for leading meetings, discussions, and collaborative work, strong facilitation skills are increasingly essential. This webinar will focus on intentional strategies for managing group dynamics, drawing out quieter voices, and keeping conversations focused and effective. Participants will leave with techniques they can immediately apply in meetings, workshops, and community engagements to build trust and move conversations toward action.

Presenter:

Angel Truesdale is an Associate Professor and the Social Sciences and Business Librarian at UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library. Drawing on 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, she provides specialized research support and instruction for the Belk College of Business, as well as various other subject areas and campus departments. As a dedicated educator and facilitator, Angel focuses on information literacy and inclusive practices. Her research and service interests reside at the intersection of collaborative leadership, entrepreneurship in marginalized communities, and professional development. Beyond the library, she is an avid film enthusiast who leverages her passion for cinema to curate programs focused on the Black American experience, utilizing documentary and storytelling to amplify undervalued perspectives.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn to move from delivering information to guiding meaningful dialogue with colleagues and patrons.
  • Gain practical techniques to encourage participation and make meetings more efficient.
  • Develop skills to facilitate in-depth interactions and ensure every perspective is valued.

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Hosted by NC LIVE

Thu, Apr 2, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

As higher ed administrators consider inclusive and equitable access programs proposed by bookstores and publishers, many in the Open Education community argue they present an existential threat to the OER movement. These models claim to lower textbook costs by negotiating discounts and then charging all students for time-limited access to course materials. Questions remain about the transparency of these programs, how they affect faculty choice, how they limit access after courses conclude, and what will be their long-term impact on textbook affordability and accessibility. While some worry these initiatives erode interest in open education, others argue this is an ideal moment to demonstrate compelling benefits of OER these models do not match: empowering student agency, increasing cultural relevance, ensuring lifelong access, and more. 

This participatory “fishbowl” session invites dialogue and recommendations on how to approach these programs with foresight, pragmatism, and creativity.

Panelists:
Brittany Dudek, Director, Library and OER Services, Colorado Community College System
Michael Mills, Vice President, Montgomery College
Kevin Corcoran, Assistant Vice Provost, University of Central Florida
Zach Claybaugh, Access & Reference Services Librarian, Dominican University

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Hosted by PASCAL
 

Thu, Apr 2, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

[Rescheduled Event]

Explore how reflective practices can help you manage impostor feelings. We will be discussing how journaling both personal and for teaching can cultivate confidence and self-assurance.

This session is Part 3 of the Embracing Failure: Accepting and Addressing Impostor Phenomenon for Growth series and is designed to help you build confidence, community, and resilience in your professional journey.

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.

Margarita 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, Apr 2, 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.

Tue, Apr 7, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Are you interested in adding dynamic assignments to your Open Educational Resources? Want to learn how to add H5P learning tools to your course materials? Then this is the course for you. Please register for the course in advance. You should also request access to LibreStudio on the LibreTexts site prior to the class so we can get you started creating new learning tools. This workshop is part of a series of workshops designed for the support of Open Education Resources in the State of Illinois and funded by the Support of the Creation of Open Education Resources grant from the U.S. Department of Education and the Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education.

This workshop is open to all CARLI members.

Please register in advance.

Tue, Apr 7, 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.

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