Events

Events

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

Technology Loan Programs are fundamental for supporting distance, online learners, and others who need access to the tech. The upside? They are evidence of an equitable and accessible campus culture. The downside? They are challenging to manage.

Join us for a panel discussion about library policies related to technology lending.
Come ready with your questions, and sharing is encouraged!

Our panelists include:

  • Julia Venetis, Manager of Public Services, College of DuPage Library
  • Glenn Kahmann, Manager, Library Services/Interlibrary Loan, College of Lake County
  • Thomas Mantzakides, Circulation Librarian, Morton College

The panel portion of this discussion will be recorded and posted to the CARLI website.

Thu, Apr 9, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In the third webinar in the management series, the concept of emotional intelligence (EQ) will be discussed and why this is an important factor in being an effective manager and leading teams to successful outcomes.

Participants will be able to:

  • Define emotional intelligence (EI or EQ).
  • Identify behaviors that show EQ in managers.
  • Understand cultural competence and how it enhances EQ.
  • Apply EQ to team leadership and patron interactions.
  • Recognize the organizational impact of high vs. low EQ.
  • Access resources to grow these competencies

Presenter:

Dr. Suzanne Morrison Williams has worked in the field of higher education for over 25 years. Dr. Morrison-Williams has worked in all facets of education from being a University Registrar, Faculty member, Department/Program Chair, Assistant Dean, Associate Dean, then a Regional Vice President of Academic Affairs. She has also worked as a National Trainer for a large school chain, a Campus Director as well as the Chief Administrative Officer of colleges. In April 2023, she took a deviation from the field of campus based Higher Ed to take on a Chief Academic Officer (CAO) role at a Florida based library consortium, Library and Information Resources Network.

In her role as the CAO at LIRN, Dr Morrison-Williams is focused on managing the LIRN Librarian Service and providing support to all of the LIRN subscribers through a variety of services including (a) librarian services (b) orientation (c) accreditation and licensure support and finally (d) ongoing training and professional development for faculty and librarians.

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Hosted by FLVC
 

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Commercial Products Committee meets monthly via Zoom.

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Preservation Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Sun, Apr 12, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

Ex Libris will perform maintenance on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to apply the latest 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

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The CARLI Archives Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact for attendance details.

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Monthly meeting of the CARLI E-Resources Management Committee.
Committee roster
Committee minutes

Mon, Apr 13, 2026 / 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Andrea Imre, Electronic Resources Librarian / Associate Professor, Information Resources Management, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, aimre@siu.edu

Samantha Loster, E-Resource Management Librarian, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, samantha.loster@rosalindfranklin.edu

Elizabeth Nelson, Cataloging & Collection Development Librarian, McHenry County College, enelson@mchenry.edu

This session will cover importing usage statistics into Alma, LibInsight, and other free SUSHI harvesters. Presenters will demonstrate how to set up vendors and how to generate reports on these platforms. Bring your questions so they can help you troubleshoot any issues you have encountered.

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Joddy Marchesoni, the Data Services Librarian at Wake Forest University, will help you kickstart data literacy instruction sessions at your library using established ACRL guidelines. You'll also practice fun and engaging activities to inspire your patrons to love data, too!

In this webinar, we will explore how to approach data literacy in library instruction sessions through hands-on activities and open resources. “The data literate individual understands, explains and documents the utility and limitations of data by becoming a critical consumer of data, controlling one’s personal data trail, finding meaning and taking action based on data. One can identify, collect, evaluate, analyze, interpret, present and protect data” (Oceans of Data Institute). We will discuss how to consider faculty and student needs around data literacy and how librarians are well-positioned to build data culture at their institutions. The Adopt a Dataset activity is a great way to practice evaluating data, and can be used as inspiration for your own activities!

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Hosted by FLVC
 

Tue, Apr 14, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Does your library’s social media feel like another "overdue" task on an endless to-do list? Between managing collections and serving patrons, finding the time to craft the "perfect" post can feel impossible. But here’s a secret: Your community doesn't need perfection - they need to see you.

Join us for a webinar designed specifically for busy library staff who need to balance a digital presence with limited time and resources. We’re moving away from high-production stress and toward "scrappy" storytelling - the kind that builds genuine connection without the burnout.

Presenters:

Megan Kaiser, Senior Resource Librarian at Wake County Public Library, has 20 years of library experience, eight of them in design, communication, and marketing. Megan is admittedly a late adopter of personal social media who has ethical concerns about feeding the attention economy that is social media and its overlords. She is learning to 'just have fun with it' after being burned in a public scandal that played out on Facebook.
 
Katrina Vernon is Wake County Public Library’s Assistant Director, and has worked for WCPL since 2007. She is new to the communication and social media world, and, having never been burned, is always saying, “let’s just try it!” or, “what’s the worst that could happen?”

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Hosted by NC LIVE

 

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