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Join CARLI as we discuss a distributed shared print journal storage solution from the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST). The webinar will be presented by Alison Wohlers, Program Manager, and Nika Burns Teshin, Shared Print Analyst, for WEST. There is no cost to attend this Zoom webinar.
This event will be recorded.
Alison Wohlers is the Assistant Director for Shared Print at California Digital Library, a role which includes serving as Program Manager for WEST, as well as facilitating collaborative print management in the UC Libraries. Nika Burns Teshin is the Shared Print Analyst at California Digital Library serving both WEST and UC Libraries through supporting collections analysis, systems development, operations, and communications.
The Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST) is a distributed shared print journal archiving program founded in 2010 and hosted by the California Digital Library at the University of California. WEST members collaborate to collectively preserve and provide continued access to print collections in the long-term. This work is rooted in data-driven decision-making and sustainable practices that leverage group action to augment local capacity for strategic collection management and development.
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Registration: Please register using the register tab above.
Registration closes at Noon on January 30, 2026.
Connection details for Zoom will be shared with registrants the week prior to the session.
Explore media literacy concepts in the age of algorithms and AI. Investigate the intersections of media literacy and information literacy to incorporate both into academic library instruction. Ground the ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy for Higher Education in learners’ real-life media consumption and production habits.
Discuss and adapt activities for teaching media literacy to faculty and students to create an institutional culture of critical media consumption. Define core concepts of media literacy in order to lead faculty in designing media analysis assignments within their disciplines. Identify intersections of media literacy and information literacy in order to connect critical information skills with modern media consumption habits within library instruction. And articulate the importance of media literacy in the modern information landscape in order to foster a culture of critical media consumption at one’s institution.
Presenter:
Emma Schmidtke is the Open Educational Resources Librarian at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She previously served as the Education and Research Librarian at Western Colorado University. She is passionate about promoting Open Education and media and information literacy in higher education. She holds a Master’s in Library and Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Sponsored by FLVC
As artificial intelligence tools become more embedded in everyday research, learning, and content creation, libraries are increasingly asked to help patrons navigate both their potential uses and their risks. This webinar explores common AI use cases in library settings alongside documented and emerging harms - such as bias, privacy concerns, misinformation, and unequal access. Participants will examine how libraries can act as intermediaries in the adoption of new technologies by providing context, instruction, and ethical guidance, while supporting informed and responsible use among patrons and staff.
Learning Objectives:
Presenter:
A public reference librarian for nearly three decades, Rachel Kubie from Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has led between 400 and 500 book discussions for small and large groups, in person, online, and asynchronously. She has organized and facilitated public programs and discussions on civic, literary, creative, and educational topics. She also initiated a civics team to develop voter education programs, as well as a Spanish language-learning program - first for staff and later for the public.
Rachel’s current community partnerships include the Charlotte Journalism Collaborative and the Homeless Services Network. She has presented on AI in libraries and has closely studied its impact, related policy considerations, and changes in library practice over the past two years. Rachel believes libraries play a vital role in helping patrons navigate both new and long-standing technologies for personal enrichment, community building, and democratic engagement.
Sponsored by NC LIVE
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
This webinar will focus on the empowering opportunities that archives and special collections can offer both student workers and community volunteers. Highlighting specific projects at Bradley University and Illinois Wesleyan University, the speakers will share guidelines (and pitfalls) for incorporating volunteers and student workers into everyday operations in an archival environment. Home to tedious tasks and resume-building projects, archives and special collections are uniquely positioned to offer hands-on experience and experiential learning. The speakers will also share tips for making this work meaningful and beneficial for everyone.
Speakers:
Liz Bloodworth, Assistant Professor, University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Illinois Wesleyan University
Ching Zedric, Digital Preservationist, Special Collections and University Archives, Bradley University
Dr. Libby Tronnes, Associate Professor, Director of Special Collections and University Archives, Bradley University
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Hosted by CARLI.
Join us to learn practical strategies for recognizing and reducing impostor feelings. We will be discussing individual techniques like journaling and mindfulness, group approaches such as peer support, and institutional practices that foster acknowledgment and work-life balance. Bring ideas on what works for you or come listen in!
Presenters:
Paloma Barraza joined the University of Minnesota Libraries in 2023 as the History, Iberian, and Latin American Studies for the Arts, Humanities, & Area Studies Department for the University of Minnesota Libraries. Prior to her arrival, she worked at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries as their course reserve specialist. Paloma has experience working with archives, museums, and academic and public libraries. Paloma holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Art History, with a focus on the Art of the Americas, from the University of New Mexico.
Maggie Carrillo Shawcross is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado–Greeley. She received her master’s in public health from the University of Northern Colorado and is a certified health education specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Before becoming a librarian, she worked in public health as a health educator in various capacities. Her professional library experience includes serving as a consumer health librarian at a hospital and an adult services librarian at a public library. She received her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver.
Sponsored by FLVC
The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Usage statistics are everywhere but knowing what they mean and how to use them is another story. This introductory webinar is designed for library staff who are new to usage data or want a clearer understanding of the basics.
We’ll start with the fundamentals: What is COUNTER? What do metrics like investigations, searches, and page views actually represent? And why do vendors and stakeholders care about them? We’ll also discuss common questions that come up during annual reporting and why usage statistics are about more than simple benchmarking.
This session will help participants begin developing a data-gathering practice, understand how usage statistics can demonstrate value, and think more intentionally about how these numbers fit into the broader context of library services and community impact.
This session serves as Part I of a two-part series, laying the groundwork for a follow-up webinar taking place two weeks later that will focus on deeper analysis, cost considerations, and using usage data to inform collection decisions. Together, the sessions will help participants build confidence working with usage data from first glance to more intentional application. The second webinar is Using Data Intentionally: Cost, Context, and Collection Decisions With Usage Statistics and it will take place on Thursday, February 19, 1:00-2:00 p.m. Central Time.
Learning Objectives:
Define core usage statistics concepts and terminology, including COUNTER standards and common metrics such as searches, investigations, and page views.
Explain how and why usage statistics are used by vendors, funders, and library stakeholders, particularly in annual reporting and assessment contexts.
Interpret an initial usage statistics spreadsheet, identifying patterns and questions the data raises, and considering how these insights can inform reporting, storytelling, and next steps for data collection.
Presenter: Anna Allen is the Electronic Resources Librarian at the State Library of North Carolina
Hosted by NC LIVE
As academic libraries implement more well-being initiatives to support students in a stress-inducing environment, what assessment measures do we have in place to ensure that our goals are being met? The resources used for these initiatives - labor, funding, and non-biodegradable trinkets - are not infinite. What lengths are we willing to go to in the quest for stress relief for our students? And what return do we have on our investments in these initiatives?
This presentation will present an overview of a finals week study conducted at an R1 institution library, showcase examples of finals week activities, and share student feedback. Additionally, we will explore how closely examining the library’s finals week initiatives has sparked a conversation about whole-person development initiatives that take place more frequently than once a semester.
Presenters:
Abigail Higgins, Instruction and Student Success Librarian, Auburn University Libraries
Piper Cumbo, Instruction Coordinator, Auburn University Libraries
Sponsored by FLVC
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