Events

Events

Wed, Apr 22, 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

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 / 3:00pm to 4:00pm

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.

 

Thu, Apr 23, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us for a Virtual Open Illinois Add-a-Thon, a hands-on session designed to help participants upload and share their materials in the Open Illinois Hub in OER Commons. We will begin with a brief training on the deposit process, including what kinds of materials can be shared, how to prepare your submission, and how to navigate the platform. After the training, we will move into a working session where participants can upload materials together, ask questions, and get support in real time. This is a chance to learn the process, make tangible progress, and meet others doing this same work.

Please register in advance.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 / 10:00am to 2:30pm

Join the CARLI Library Instruction Committee for our free annual in-person event at Elmhurst University! Connect with fellow instruction librarians, share ideas, and refine your praxis. 

Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: AC Buehler Library (Room 103),  Elmhurst University

Parking: Free in the Alexander Parking Lot (Parking Map)
Coffee and lunch is provided. 

The day includes a library tour and two breakout discussions exploring this year’s theme: “Trust Us: The Role of Library Instruction in Transforming Landscapes.”

Registration closes Friday, April 17th and space is limited. Reserve your spot today!

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Advocacy Task Force meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Fri, Apr 24, 2026 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Open Q&A and demonstration session for library staff that want to ask questions or share concerns about activating EBSCOhost collections in their institution zones.

This event will not be recorded.

Resources

Managing EBSCO e-Collections in the Institution Zone

Managing EBSCO Collections in Alma IZ LibGuide from the CARLI Electronic Resources Management Committee

EBSCO Database Packages Provided by CARLI and the State of Illinois

EBSCO Alma e-collections and Linking Parser Parameters

Mon, Apr 27, 2026 / 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, Apr 28, 2026 / 2:00pm to 2:45pm

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 link to the recording will be sent via the CARLI Governing Directors email list as soon as it is available and can be viewed for 30 days after the meeting.

Wed, Apr 29, 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

Fri, May 1, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Do you have questions about the best way to store and preserve your institution’s collections?  Join the CARLI Preservation Committee for Ask a Preservation Expert virtual office hours on Friday, May 1, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Committee members will be on hand to answer questions, offer advice, and share resources to help you plan for the long-term preservation and access of your materials. The Preservation Committee includes members who specialize in archives and special collections, conservation, collections care, disaster planning, and more.  

Don’t have a specific question? You’re still welcome to join the session and hear what other CARLI members want to know.  

Register to attend.

This session is open to Illinois library workers.

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