The CARLI Collection Management Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Events
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.
Sun, May 3, 2026
/ 2:00am to 3:00am
Ex Libris will perform maintenance on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to apply the latest Quarterly Feature release.
This upgrade will occur between 2:00am-3:00am Central. Access to your environment may be unavailable during the time of installation.
Release and Maintenance Schedule
Alma Release Notes
Primo VE Release Notes
Ex Libris System Status Page - CARLI I-Share Environments are on Alma NA06 and Primo VE NA06
Tue, May 5, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Wed, May 6, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Stay informed on all the ways you can prepare your organization and protect your materials from disaster or poor climate conditions. Water, mold, pests and unstable climates can threaten irreplaceable archival and library collections. Join Matt DeCirce, Polygon, to discuss how institutions can better prepare for environmental risks and implement effective recovery strategies to protect valuable materials and minimize long-term damage.
Attendees will learn how to:
- Identify the most common threats to archival and library collections
- Implement preparedness strategies that reduce risk and improve response
- Prioritize stabilization and response actions following environmental damage
- Understand the specialized recovery services that are currently available
- Develop practical emergency preparedness and recovery plans
Presenter:
Matt DeCirce has 15 years of employment with Polygon US Corporation, and 24 years of experience in the disaster recover industry. He has held managerial sales and operations supervisor roles. At Polygon, Matt is currently the Director of Client Development for the East region. He has supervised and managed numerous mitigation and remediation contracts, including contracts and master service agreements for the State of Connecticut, State of Vermont, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Board of Libraries, New York Public Library, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Library, National Archives and Records Administration, County and Local government
agencies, as well as individual cultural institutions.
In addition to contract management, Matt has supervised and managed hundreds of individual mitigation and remediation projects; and has responded to major disaster events across the country. He is experienced working with multiple types of archives and records, including various paper and film media. He has presented educational webinars at several national events and is active in multiple industry associations.
This event is sponsored by the CARLI Preservation Committee and is open to Illinois libraries and members of the Professional Development Alliance.
Wed, May 6, 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, May 7, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Thu, May 7, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 3:15pm
The CARLI Collection Management Committee invites CARLI members to an informal Zoom discussion on May 7, 2026, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
This community chat will focus on sharing with your CARLI colleagues how you have successfully used Alma Analytics, what challenges you’ve had with Alma Analytics, and what reports you have found or developed for collection management purposes.
The chat will not be recorded.
Connection information will be shared with registrants prior to the program.
Please register by May 5, 5 p.m.