Technical Services Q&A sessions offer staff at CARLI libraries the opportunity to share best practices and issues of concern with CARLI staff, with members of the Technical Services Committee, and with each other.
Events
Tue, Jun 9, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Archivists often encounter tremendous emotional labor in archival repositories. Experiences can include processing sometimes traumatic collections, assisting researchers who are exploring community trauma, and working with donors experiencing a ‘trigger event’ such as suffering a loss, a health crisis, or other life-changing circumstances. This presentation will explore emotional labor, how it manifests in archival work, and suggest ways to implement mental health wellness practices into daily life.
This program will be recorded.
Presenter:
April K. Anderson-Zorn is an associate professor and University Archivist at Illinois State University. Anderson-Zorn holds an MA in History from the University of Central Florida and an MLIS from Florida State University, maintains a Digital Archives Specialist certificate from the Society of American Archivists, and is a certified archivist. Anderson-Zorn is active in SAA, Midwest Archives Conference, and the Academy of Certified Archivists, advocating mental health awareness and representation for archives professionals. Additionally, her research focuses on unique outreach initiatives for hard-to-access repositories.
This event is sponsored by the CARLI Archives Committee and is open to Illinois libraries and members of the Professional Development Alliance.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
In 2024 Chicago's Office of the City Clerk was awarded a Recordings at Risk grant by the Council on Library and Information Resources to digitize a collection of City Council meeting audio recordings that span 40 years of Chicago political history. In this webinar, Matt Messbarger will explain the specific challenges faced and strategies developed to plan and complete this large-scale project with a focus on access and preservation of a unique record of Chicago history.
This is the second webinar of the summer Digital Possibilities webinar series, a CARLI and FLVC joint collaboration.
Presenter:
Matt Messbarger is the archival specialist for the Office of the City Clerk, City of Chicago. He has an MLIS from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and is a member of the Academy of Certified Archivists and the Illinois State Records Advisory Board.
Hosted by CARLI
View additional webinars in the Digital Possibilities series
Thu, Jun 11, 2026
/ 10:30am to 12:00pm
The OER Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Fri, Jun 12, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Preservation Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
/ 10:00am to 11:00am
The Public Services Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Wed, Jun 17, 2026
/ 10:00am to 12:00pm
The CARLI Discovery Primo VE Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Contact the committee chair or CARLI staff with questions.
Thu, Jun 18, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 4:00pm
The Instruction Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Thu, Jun 18, 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.