Events

Events

Wed, Aug 5, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you have questions about the Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Educational Resources grant (SCOERs), the OER funding from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library, or the CARLI Member OER Initiative? 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

Thu, Aug 6, 2026 / 4:00pm to 5:00pm

3D printing as a process for creating real-world objects from digital models has hit its stride in the consumer and academic spheres, and many places of learning are now equipped with some form of 3D printing – though a lot of printers are, sadly, collecting dust. Educators are looking beyond the initial novelty of these devices and imagining ways to deploy them for pedagogical support, and curricula that integrate 3D printing no longer need to be limited to pure tech or engineering disciplines.

This workshop will provide participants with a brief overview of 3D printing as a concept and a process, as well as practical advice on how to make the most out of a 3D printer in the classroom. Whether you want to create tangible, customized learning objects to facilitate understanding of complex ideas, or you want to actually include your students in the design process and foster a mindset of iterative “productive struggle”, join us for this session to spark your creativity and get excited about 3D printing!

Please register for this program.

Please note:

Do you have questions about 3D printing and how it can be combined with a pedagogical practice or OER? Please join us for 3D Printing Office Hours on August 11 at 4-5 p.m.

If you have any questions, please contact .

Sun, Aug 9, 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, Aug 10, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Please join the CARLI as we demonstrate some of the uses of LibreTexts Conductor for project planning and management. This workshop will also go over getting you started on remixing, adapting, or creating your OER project. This workshop is part of a series of workshops designed for the CARLI members who have opted in to use LibreTexts. This workshop is open to all CARLI members.

Please register in advance: https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/kKJ75nnMSQ62qOJLu0hygA

Mon, Aug 10, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

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.

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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 5: Excel for Beginners

  • Focus: Understanding the workbook structure and basic data handling.
  • Navigation: Workbooks, worksheets, rows, columns, and cells.
  • Data Entry: Formatting text, numbers, dates, and using Autofill.
  • Basic Formulas: SUM, AVERAGE, COUNT, MAX, and MIN.
  • View Controls: Using Freeze Panes.
  • Practice (15 mins): Create a simple budget table and total it with AutoSum.

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

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.

Register to attend.

Hosted by SEFLIN

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Finding that you are buying a lot of AI-generated slop for your library’s collections? Want to make sure your budget is being spent wisely? This program, brought to you by folks from the acquisitions, cataloging, and instruction departments, will review helpful tips on how to spot AI in images, writing, and videos, including red-flags for book purchasing. We will also discuss how to make selection policies for deciding when to say no to AI materials. Wrapping up, we will have a group discussion on guidelines for your own library’s policies.

Presenters:

Natasha Finnegan is the Cataloging and Collection Management librarian at Salisbury University. After graduating from San José State University with an MLIS in 2022, her recent projects focused on artificial intelligence ethics, information literacy pedagogy, and serving diverse communities in information spaces.

Emily Zerrenner is a Research and Instructional Services librarian at Salisbury University in Maryland. She is the liaison to subjects like Public Health, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, and Exercise Science. She has a lot of interests – that’s why she’s a librarian – but some that she has been researching lately include physical data visualization, data humanism, GenAI, reference services, and the role of library student workers.

Sara Wheatley Harwood is the Collection Operations & Data Specialist at Salisbury University. Since graduating from Drexel University in 2020 with a Master of Library and Information Science her recent projects have focused on identifying generative AI and using data to analyze library collections.

Register to attend.

Hosted by ASERL
 

Tue, Aug 11, 2026 / 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Do you have questions about 3D printing and how it can be combined with a pedagogical practice or OER? 

This Office Hour is to answer follow-up questions about 3D printing, offer troubleshooting advice, and any other related inquiries from the Illinois SCOERs participants.

All CARLI Members are welcome. Please join us!

Join the Office Hour via Zoom

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

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.

OER Quality Evaluation and Peer Review - This session will focus on the practical strategies for conducting peer reviews to improve the quality of OER, including the use of rubrics and evaluation criteria.

 

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.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.

Wed, Aug 12, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Copyright is an essential part of resource sharing. This introductory session is designed for interlibrary loan and resource sharing professionals who want a practical understanding of how copyright and digital resources lending affect their daily work. The session will explore the basics of U.S. copyright law, fair use, the first sale doctrine, licensing agreements, the public domain, and other key concepts that influence digital lending and document delivery. Using real-world library scenarios, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions while supporting equitable access to information. Whether you're new to resource sharing or simply looking for a refresher, this session offers an approachable introduction to the copyright principles. The session will also highlight reliable copyright resources, tools, and organizations that can help participants continue learning and find more detailed guidance long after the presentation ends.

We will kick off the session with a brief 10-minute introduction of the Expak Logistics team behind the Tenn-Share Firefly Courier Service. Take the opportunity to ask questions and connect with the team.

This session is hosted by Tenn-Share's Resource Sharing Committee, and will be presented by Sofiya Dahman from University of Memphis and Jennifer Young from East Tennessee State University. 

Register to attend.
 

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