Events

Events

Thu, Sep 18, 2025 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Join Bekky and Hannah in their presentation about co-creating a user-centered research support service led by student experience. By expanding access to research support and investing in student leadership opportunities for undergraduate learners, this high-impact practice is one approach that librarians at the University of Minnesota Duluth have taken to involve student stakeholders in crafting a service for and by them.

Attendees will learn about the importance of centering users in service creation, with an emphasis on the voices and perspectives of those who don’t have a formal background in library work, and the opportunities of embracing unexpected pivots in service planning and design.

Presenters: 

Bekky Vrabel is the Research Support & Liaison Librarian at the University of Minnesota - Duluth (UMD) where she provides leadership for library research support services in the Research & Learning Team. At UMD, Bekky provides specialized reference services, selects resources, serves as a liaison to faculty, and provides information literacy instruction for the History, International Studies, and Political Science departments. Bekky has worked in various library roles at Winona State University, the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, Waldorf University, and Northland College. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee with her MLIS in 2013 with a specialization in information literacy and from Northland College with her BA English and Writing in 2010.

Hannah Jones (she/her) is the Information Literacy Librarian and liaison to Communication and Journalism at the University of Minnesota Duluth. As part of her role, she coordinates the library’s instruction program, leads the library’s annual information literacy assessment, and develops teaching-related professional development opportunities for liaison librarians. She graduated from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with her MSLIS in 2023 and from Hope College with her BA in English and Women’s & Gender Studies in 2021. 

Bekky and Hannah provide support and guidance for the Research Peer-Mentors in collaboration with the University Honors Program. They are the recipients of the Outstanding Staff Team Award in 2025 for their collaborative projects including the Research Peer-Mentor program.

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Hosted by FLVC

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Communicating your library’s value is more important than ever, but where do you start?

In this presentation, Sophie Hollis, Community Engagement Librarian at NC LIVE, will outline the processes that NC LIVE uses to create our end-of-year reports and how they can be adapted for individual libraries.

The first part of the webinar will cover the kinds of data that libraries can use to communicate their value to stakeholders. These will include real examples from NC LIVE and our strategies for gathering the data we need.

The second part will be focused on designing a one-page document that clearly communicates this data, and why they are important. Participants will gain ideas for how to best arrange and highlight this critical information concisely and attractively.

This webinar is part of NC LIVE's Demonstrating Your Library's Value Learning Series happening throughout the month of September.

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Hosted by NC LIVE

Mon, Sep 22, 2025 / 2:00pm to 3:30pm

The CARLI Collection Management Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact for attendance details.

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

"Having fun isn't hard when you've got a library card" (Arthur Read), but it can be quite a challenge when you work at the library. Check out this session to discover ways an employee-driven, administration-supported library committee has worked to increase employee morale, build community among new and veteran library staff members, and provide off-campus networking opportunities with minimal planning, building wide collaboration, and budget limitations.

Speakers:

Chereeka Garner - Digital Learning and Engagement Librarian, University of Central Florida 
Cindy Dancel - Graphic Designer, University of Central Florida
Jason D. Phillips - Social Sciences Librarian, University of Central Florida 
Christopher Saclolo - Book Conservator, University of Central Florida

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Hosted by FLVC

Tue, Sep 23, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join Mark McCarthy in this second webinar of our ADA Title II Toolkit for Libraries series and learn how to confidently create and remediate your PowerPoint slides [or other formats] to meet the latest accessibility standards.

In this session, learn:

  • accessibility barriers in common presentation formats
  • tips to build accessible presentation slides from the start
  • techniques for remediating PowerPoints [or other slide formats]
  • tools and resources available to streamline your work

Presenter:

Mark McCarthy is the Lead Accessibility Engineer at the University of Illinois System Office’s Administrative Information Technology Services. He is primarily responsible for ensuring the accessibility of university applications and services, providing assistance and guidance where necessary. In addition, he also works directly with several campus units to assist in accessibility testing and remediation work, provides training to other departments and units, serves on the advisory committee for the IT Accessibility Liaison program, and is an instructor for UIUC’s Information Accessibility Design and Policy certification program.

Register to attend Accessible Presentation Slides on September 23. This session will be recorded and shared with registrants once captions have been improved.

Learn more and register for the next session in the ADA Title II Toolkit for Libraries series, Website Accessibility on September 30.

Hosted by CARLI 

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Tue, Sep 23, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Ready to reach new library users and showcase all that your library has to offer?

Join Caroline Clucas, Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator for Orange County Public Library, as she shares creative outreach strategies designed to energize your community engagement efforts. Learn how to build internal alignment and secure staff buy-in to make your outreach initiatives a team effort that truly sticks. Caroline will provide real-world examples, including insights from National Library Card Sign-Up Month, and practical tips for using swag and incentives effectively to attract and retain patrons. The session includes an idea-sharing segment and Q&A, giving you a chance to discuss challenges and swap successful tactics with fellow library professionals.

This webinar is part of NC LIVE's Demonstrating Your Library's Value Learning Series happening throughout the month of September.

Register to attend.

Hosted by NC LIVE

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 / 10:00am to 11:00am

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#

Wed, Sep 24, 2025 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

How can libraries actively support campus-wide initiatives to build soft skills and enhance student learning? 

In this session, Colleen Kehoe-Robinson, Director of Library Services at James Sprunt Community College, will share her experience contributing to the college’s QEP, “Spartan Skills,” which focused on integrating soft skills into classroom instruction and student support services. Colleen will also be joined by two faculty members: Krisha Parker, Physical Education Instructor (and QEP Co-Chair) and Amanda Jasinski, Criminal Justice Instructor.

Together, they will highlight how the library became a key partner in this effort by embedding soft skill development into instructional sessions, collaborating with faculty, and curating resources that reinforce these competencies. The session will also explore lessons learned, strategies for building sustainable cross-campus partnerships, and the library’s ongoing role in advancing student learning outcomes and institutional goals.

This webinar is part of NC LIVE's Demonstrating Your Library's Value Learning Series happening throughout the month of September. The full schedule of webinars is available on our website: https://www.nclive.org/demonstrating-your-librarys-value-series

Register to attend.

Hosted by NC LIVE
 

Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 2025 / 3:00pm to 4:00pm

Using LibreTexts to Remix, Adapt, and Create OER

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 awardees of the Illinois Secretary of State/ Illinois State Library OER Grants.

This workshop is open to all CARLI members.

Please register in advance!

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