Events

Events

Wed, Sep 9, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

In this webinar, CARLI staff will walk through the accessibility improvements made to I-Share Alma letter templates, explain what was handled centrally, and outline what member libraries may want to review or update on their own. Whether you manage Alma configuration directly or just want to understand what changed and why, this session will give you a clear picture of where things stand and what to do next.

This presentation will be recorded. 

To register for this event, click the "Register" tab above. 

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This program will examine the successes and failures of training new employees. Attendees will learn barriers to training, common mistakes to avoid, effective training strategies to implement, appropriate training timelines, and how to create a more effective training program for their library staff.

Presenter:

Madeline Sims, Library Technical Services Program Coordinator at Florida State College at Jacksonville, began her library career working at small career colleges for ten years, working as a solo librarian who oversaw collection development, reference, information literacy, cataloging, acquisitions, processing, and more. In 2017, she discovered her true calling in the library world: working in technical services. Madeline enjoys being the behind the scenes wizard who catalogs, troubleshoots, trains, supports, and fixes (almost) everything that comes her way. In every role she has had, she has become an “accidental trainer” — whether for supervisees, colleagues, managers, or directors. She strives to provide a consistent training approach to new and current staff in regards to library technical services matters.

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Hosted by FLVC

Thu, Sep 10, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Libraries collect meaningful data every day, but data alone rarely inspires action. This webinar explores how to combine quantitative evidence with authentic community stories to communicate your library's impact, advocate for resources, build partnerships, and engage stakeholders. Drawing from real-world examples from libraries and community initiatives across North Carolina, participants will learn a practical framework for identifying compelling stories, incorporating publicly available and local data, and tailoring messages to different audiences - from funders and policymakers to community members and staff. Whether you're writing a grant, presenting to a board, or sharing your library's successes, you'll leave with strategies for creating stories that are both evidence-based and memorable.

Presenter:

Erin Huggins is the Associate Director of Program Evaluation and Education Research (PEER) at the Friday Institute for Educational Innovation at North Carolina State University and recently completed her Ph.D. in Education Research and Policy Analysis. Her work focuses on participatory research, implementation science, and mixed-methods evaluation to strengthen digital inclusion, early childhood learning, educator development, and community resilience. Dr. Huggins partners with state agencies, public media, schools, libraries, and community organizations to translate research into action, with a particular emphasis on using storytelling as a tool to elevate community voices, inform policy, and drive meaningful systems change. She has presented nationally on storytelling, digital opportunity, and community-engaged research, helping organizations use authentic narratives to complement data and inspire action.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the essential elements of an effective, data-informed story that communicates library impact.
  • Locate and incorporate meaningful data sources, including library metrics, community data, and publicly available datasets, to strengthen storytelling.
  • Develop audience-specific messages that resonate with funders, policymakers, community partners, library boards, staff, and patrons.
  • Apply a practical storytelling framework to create a compelling story that highlights a program, service, or community partnership from their own library.
  • Recognize opportunities to use storytelling to strengthen advocacy, strategic planning, community engagement, and partnership development.

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

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
 

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

Monthly meeting of the CARLI Public Services Committee.

Contact the CARLI office for Zoom connection information

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.

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

The Commercial Products Committee meets monthly via Zoom.

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 .

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