Events

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.

Gen-AI and OER - This session will showcase how educators are leveraging AI to enhance the creation and adaptation of OER.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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