Events

Events

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

This session will discuss how Artificial Intelligence (particularly generative AI) and the misuse of such tools are contributing to what many are calling a “Literacy Crisis.” While AI can be a useful tool for those who are well-informed on how to use it, the average consumer is unlikely to take the necessary steps to learn how to use it correctly. This results in the “misuse” of the tool and snowballs into a general decline in cognitive function over time. 

By attending this session you will get an introduction as to why people are becoming so reliant on generative AI, why they’re so willing to accept the first answer they see provided, and how we as librarians can attempt to break this cycle through informational sessions and general outreach.

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. 

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Hosted by FLVC
 

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Commercial Products Committee meets monthly via Zoom.

Fri, Sep 11, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:30pm

The Preservation Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Wed, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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.

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 / 9:00am to 11:00am

Location: The Joseph Regenstein Library, 1100 E. 57th St., Chicago, Room 122. After entering the library from 57th Street, immediately turn left. Do not go through the gates in to the main library. 

Directions: Getting to Campus

Parking: Visitor Parking Information. Several options exist around campus for visitor parking. These lots include: Young, Chapin, McGiffert, Dorchester, Wells and the community lot at the corner of East 60th Street and Stony Island Avenue. The visitor parking rate at these University-operated lots is $4 an hour.

Registration:  To register, please click on the "Register" tab above. The registration deadline is November 5. Please note, lunch will be served at the "listening sessions". 

If you have any questions, please email .

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 / 1:30pm to 3:30pm

Location: Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Building C, Elgin, IL 60123. Room C120. 

Directions: The Renner Academic Library and Learning Resources.

Parking: There is a small parking lot by the library entrance at Building C. If that is full, visitors can park in the lot near Building A, right around Gail Shadwell Drive. 

Registration: To register, please click the "Register" tab above. The registration deadline is September 20. Light refreshments will be available during the session.

If you have any questions, please email .

Mon, Sep 21, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:30pm

The Collection Management Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 / 11:00am to 1:00pm

Location: Old Main, Knox College, 371 S. West Street, Galesburg

Directions: Getting to Knox

Parking: Campus Map. The parking lot is across the street from Old Main. There is also street parking near the building. Park in any spot marked Visitor. There are no restrictions and parking is free. All parking is within a 5 minute walk. There are accessible spots on the street and in the parking lot.

Lunch: Lunch will be included in this meeting since we are meeting over the course of a lunch hour. 

Registration: To register, please click on the "Register" tab above. The registration deadline is September 21. Lunch will be served during this session.

If you have any questions, please email .

 

Tue, Sep 22, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Metadata is the invisible architecture connecting our collections to our community, but inconsistent or "dirty" catalog data can leave vital resources hidden from your patrons. Join us for an approachable, jargon-light introduction to MarcEdit - the completely free, powerful software suite that acts as a digital sandbox for your library records before you upload them to your catalog. Whether you are cleaning up everyday batch imports or managing vendor records specifically tailored for your library's catalog, MarcEdit helps you maintain clean, consistent data.This webinar is designed for library staff who are interested in making their cataloging work more efficiently. While some examples will be focused on public libraries, these tips and tricks transfer to an academic library audience. A background in cataloging is not required. 

Learning Objectives:

  • Navigate MarcEdit’s main functions to safely stage and preview record edits.
  • Apply bulk edits to quickly correct, add, or delete MARC field data.
  • Spot repetitive cataloging tasks that can be streamlined to save time.

Presenter:

Matthew Kelly has been working as the Technical Services Librarian at the Stanly County Public Library for over 10 years, managing the metadata and acquisitions processes behind the scenes. They’ve used MarcEdit as part of their workflow for a number of years and have designed tasks within that program to automate much of their pre-upload cataloging process.

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

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