Events

Thu, Apr 11, 2024 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

CARLI is offering libraries the opportunity to learn more about Alma and Primo VE with monthly Open Office Hours. Library staff may join the webinar to ask questions, raise concerns, and hear from CARLI staff and your I-Share library colleagues.

Session runs from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Registration is not necessary. Session will be recorded.

To connect to the Office Hours webinar via a web browser:

Meeting URL
Meeting ID:   815 5698 7672
Password:     200726

To connect to the Office Hours webinar via phone:

+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 868 6323 9304
Password: 480414

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Mon, Apr 15, 2024 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

While many students come to their academic library for research, some libraries are finding ways to engage them beyond classwork. Join our panel of experts to learn about leisure reading programs in academic libraries that captivate students, faculty, and staff. From curated book clubs to literary events, discover how you can foster a love for reading while enhancing your campus community.

Panelists:
Criss Guy, Student Success & Engagement Librarian, UNC Chapel Hill
Scottie Kapel, Scholarly Communication Librarian, Western Carolina University
Morgan Pruitt, Outreach & Assessment Librarian, Central Carolina Community College
Chris Robinson, Outreach & Engagement Librarian, UNC Wilmington

Register to attend.

Sponsored by NC LIVE

Wed, Apr 17, 2024 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Do you have questions about the Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Educational Resources grant (SCOERs) or the OER funding from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library? Do you need help filling out your application for the Illinois State Library grants? Or did you already receive a subaward and 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, Apr 18, 2024 / 10:00am to 11:00am

Bryan Benilous, Chief Consultant, Paperboy Digital Consulting will discuss how digitization programs feed AI; and, how AI is being used to improve digitization. He will explore challenges with the existing ecosystem (silos, paywalls, biases, copyright, etc.). He will dig deeper into how Optical Character Recognition (OCR) is utilized and how it is being improved by AI.

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Sponsored by SEFLIN

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

In this webinar, our panel of community engagement librarians will share practical tips and examples for connecting with your patrons through library programs. From interactive workshops to local partnerships, these ideas will inspire both beginners and seasoned programmers in all kinds of libraries. Learn how to reach even more of your community with imaginative and interactive events.

Panelists:
Lara Fountaine, Community Engagement Librarian, NC State University Libraries
Jenny Levins, Community Engagement Librarian, Iredell County Public Library
Dacy Shute, Community Engagement Librarian, Hickory Public Library
Lizzie Whisnant, Young Adult Program Coordinator, Burke County Public Library

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Sponsored by NC LIVE

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join the Technical Services Committee for a gentle introduction to OCLC’s WorldShare Record Manager. This informal, virtual, one-hour tutorial will demonstrate the basics of Record Manager setup and will introduce ways you can integrate Record Manager into your current cataloging workflows. There will be a Q&A at the end of the presentation.

OCLC offers pre-recorded training videos about Record Manager. We invite you to view these videos in advance of the CARLI session, but this is not required.

•    Set up your Worldshare Record Manager to export records to Alma

•    Learn how to edit Worldcat bibliographic records

•    Create and replace Worldcat bibliographic records

You can learn more about Record Manager on the OCLC website.

To register, please use the “Register” tab above.

Registration closes on April 15th at 1:00pm.  Zoom connection details will be sent to registrants after registration has closed.  

This session will be recorded and shared on the CARLI website. 

Fri, Apr 19, 2024 / 9:00am to 10:00am
Tue, Apr 23, 2024 / 12:00am to 11:45pm

Access to CARLI Staff will be limited April 23 & 24 due to a two-day, all staff retreat being held in Urbana, IL.

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 / 11:00am to 2:00pm

Come join colleagues from across Illinois to talk about library instruction! The CARLI Instruction Committee is pleased to announce our first “CARLI Community Building: Sharing Strategies for Instruction” event where you can meet other library workers, grab lunch, and talk about topics in library instruction.

The event will be hosted in-person at Elgin Community College on April 25th from 10:30-2:30 pm.

Agenda:
10:30 - 11:00 am: Arrival, mingling, and introductions
11:00 - 11:30 am: Tour of Elgin Community College Library
11:30 - 12:30 pm: Guided Conversation Part 1
12:30 - 1:15 pm: Lunch (provided by CARLI)
1:15 - 2:30 pm: Guided Conversation Part 2 & Reflection

To register: Select the Register link above.

  • Registration closes on April 10.
  • Registration is required and limited to 30 people.
  • Lunch will be provided to all participants (unless they select otherwise).

This event is free and open to library workers at all CARLI member institutions.

If you need disability-related accommodations to participate in this event, please email the . Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Thu, Apr 25, 2024 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Did you know you can use Social Explorer to boost your library’s marketing? In this webinar, we’ll show you how to identify potential patrons, understand their preferences, and tailor your outreach efforts for maximum impact. Devon Waugh, the NC LIVE Instruction Librarian, and Jeffrey Hahn, Director of Academic Sales & Support from Social Explorer, will share practical tips, case studies, and hands-on demonstrations. Join us as we guide you through tools to learn more about demographics and interests in your community.

Register to attend.

Sponsored by NC LIVE

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