Events

Mon, Feb 17, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

These monthly, informal, agenda-free meetings provide a platform for you to talk with other directors about topics on your radar and/or updates from your library. CARLI usually provides updates as well. CARLI rotates the meetings (day of the week, time of day) to accommodate busy calendars. We do our best to avoid conferences, holidays, and other conflicts. Please let me know about times/days that never work for you. If you cannot attend, you may send a representative. We look forward to seeing you all for conversation and updates!

Check your CARLI Governing Directors email for connection information.

The meetings are recorded. The recordings are posted for 30 days here: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/membership/directors#

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 / 9:30am to 11:00am

CARLI’s I-Share Resource Management Training series focuses on how libraries may manage collections and metadata in Alma effectively, with an emphasis on Alma’s functionalities for management of physical and electronic resources. This series will cover many topics that involve cataloging as well as the interaction of metadata with other library system functions, such as acquisitions, circulation, and discovery. Each session will highlight different processes and workflows for completing resource management tasks in both institutional and consortial perspectives.

Series content is aimed at those who are responsible for day-to-day work with MARC metadata and inventory data in an I-Share institution. Staff that are responsible for functions in acquisitions, fulfillment, discovery, or reporting may find the information useful as well. Primary emphasis will be on taking advantage of Alma functionality to complete tasks within resource management workflows. Limited discussion on broader cataloging practice and theory may be addressed as time allows.

Each 90-minute session will consist of 55-70 minutes of presentation, with periodic spaces for questions and exploration. Attendees will be encouraged to have examples ready for hands-on practice. 

Registration will be capped at 15 attendees per session, and sessions may be selected a la carte. Each session will be recorded and made available, and it is not necessary to register to receive access to the recording. Register here.

Session 1: Alma Inventory Models and Searching

This session will cover the basics of working with Alma Resource Management. Topics include the Alma repository zones and inventory models, and how zones and inventory relate to searching and selecting records for inventory. Basic procedures for adding inventory using the metadata editor and using purchase order lines will be described.

  • Alma Zones: institution zone, network zone, community zone
  • Alma inventory models: titles, physical inventory (holdings and items), electronic inventory (collections and portfolios)
  • Searching by zone and inventory
  • Search results (new UI) and record functions
  • Adding inventory via metadata editor
  • Adding inventory via purchase orders
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

This presentation showcases how colleges and universities across the U.S. are utilizing cHQacademic's award-winning tools to simplify big data processing, analysis, and decision-making. With its proven Evidence-Based Stock Management (EBSM) methodology, cHQacademic makes managing big data both effective and effortless. James Rhoades, Associate Director of Resource Acquisition and Description from the University of Virginia, will share his firsthand experience working with the collectionHQ team and why UVA chose cHQacademic to be their library partner. 

Jamie Wright began his academic career with McGraw-Hill Education before transitioning to collectionHQ in 2014. Starting as an Account Manager, Jamie advanced into a management role in 2020 and currently leads a global team of eight Customer Success Managers. Together, they support over 8,000 libraries worldwide, ensuring exceptional client success and satisfaction.
In 2024, Jamie spearheaded the development of cHQacademic, an innovative academic software data analytics tool that has since received industry recognition as an award-winning solution. His journey reflects a passion for driving innovation in the academic and public library sectors while fostering meaningful client relationships on a global scale.

Over the past 19 years, James Rhoades has served in various leadership roles at four R1 academic institutes in both public and technical services. His most recent roles have focused on collection acquisition and management of print and electronic resources. He is currently the Associate Director of Resource Acquisition & Description at the University of Virginia Library System in Charlottesville, VA. Prior appointments include Assistant Director of Continuing & Electronic Resources at Virginia Tech University Libraries Blacksburg, VA, Social Science Librarian and Collection Development Coordinator at Old Dominion University Libraries Norfolk, VA, and Faculty & Graduate Librarian at Florida State University Libraries Tallahassee, FL. 

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Hosted by ASERL

Tue, Feb 18, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

In an ever-evolving library landscape, effectively managing staffing transitions is essential to maintaining operational continuity. This webinar will explore the role of succession planning as a way to proactively prepare for staffing changes, including identifying critical positions, assessing vacancy risk, determining necessary skills and knowledge, and fostering growth in potential successors. 

Pre-Work:

  • Review your organization’s strategic plan or known challenges in order to see priorities for the next few years.
  • Identify 1-2 critical positions in your organization with a high or medium risk of becoming vacant to use during the webinar for practice applying information learned.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the connection between change management and succession planning
  • Explore strategies and tools for facilitating succession planning
  • Reflect on your work environment and identify opportunities to incorporate succession planning

Presenter: 
Carolyn Schubert is the Associate Dean for Academic Engagement at James Madison University. She has previously worked as the Director of Research & Education services and a health sciences librarian. Her research interests include evidence-based decision-making, liaison librarianship, and information-seeking behaviors. Her research into succession planning, workload rebalancing, and onboarding stem from encountering real-world challenges and seeking solutions that demonstrate care. 

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Hosted by NC LIVE

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 9:00am to 10:30am

The Collection Management Commitee meets monthly via Zoom. 

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 10:00am to 12:00pm

The CARLI Discovery Primo VE Committee meets monthly via Zoom.

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 10:00am to 11:30am

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly transforming every stage of the research cycle, from discovery to dissemination. This series will explore the evolving role of AI in shaping research workflows, addressing both the opportunities and challenges it presents. Join experts across various fields as they delve into how AI is enhancing research processes, improving efficiency, and raising new questions about ethics, transparency, and the future of knowledge creation.

Beth Staats been with Minitex for 20+ years as an Outreach & Instruction Librarian, and recently as the Coordinator for Ebooks Minnesota.  She loves the reactions she gets when telling library and school staff about the free statewide resources available to all Minnesota residents through eLibrary Minnesota.

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Hosted by Minitex

 

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Libraries thrive because of the amazing people behind them. However, library professionals often focus on their organizations without promoting themselves, which can hinder individual growth and limit organizational potential. In this session, Kowalski will explore how to amplify your team by identifying their strengths, promoting their work, and helping them overcome challenges like self-doubt and imposter syndrome. She will also discuss the mutual benefits of promoting others for both individuals and organizations. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to highlight their team’s skills and projects, fostering growth and collaboration within and beyond the library community.

Meghan Kowalski is the Outreach and Reference Librarian at the University of the District of Columbia. Previously, she worked at The Catholic University of America's Mullen Library where she held positions in both public and technical services. She is the author of the newsletters “Content Prompt,” “The Weekly Wrap.” You can also visit her website to see a portfolio of her work and read her blog.

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Hosted by ASERL

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you have questions about the Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Educational Resources grant (SCOERs) or the OER funding from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library? Do you need guidance creating your OER or ancillary materials?  

If so please feel free to join us with all your OER related questions. Registration is not required.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://illinois.zoom.us/j/84245967645?pwd=VkVQeGRQQVIvdXA2dWg4Umx4UU5rQT09

Meeting ID: 842 4596 7645
Password: 271282

Wed, Feb 19, 2025 / 3:00pm to 4:00pm

LibraryLinkNJ is proud to offer the next webinar in our series on genre reader's advisory, following successful programs on horror, romance, and fantasy readers' advisory. By request, we are now highlighting historical fiction, a genre with long-lasting appeal. With several subgenres, from historical romance to historical mystery to historical fantasy, it can be difficult to know how to get started promoting this diverse genre to your community. Come learn why readers love historical fiction and how you can promote it all year long.

About the Presenter:
Alex Brower is Information Services Director at the Mississippi Library Commission (MLC). She has extensive experience in collection development and readers' advisory, having previously presented on the importance of historical fiction. She earned her MLIS from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she received Kathanne W. Greene Award and the Peggy May and H.W. Wilson scholarships.

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Hosted by LibraryLinkNJ

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