Events

Events

Mon, Feb 2, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join CARLI as we discuss a distributed shared print journal storage solution from the Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST). The webinar will be presented by Alison Wohlers, Program Manager, and Nika Burns Teshin, Shared Print Analyst, for WEST. There is no cost to attend this Zoom webinar.

This event will be recorded.

Agenda

  • What is WEST?
    • WEST by the Numbers
    • What the Trust provides
    • What’s happening in 2026-2027
    • Membership and Cost-share
  • CARLI Member Questions

About the Presenters

Alison Wohlers is the Assistant Director for Shared Print at California Digital Library, a role which includes serving as Program Manager for WEST, as well as facilitating collaborative print management in the UC Libraries. Nika Burns Teshin is the Shared Print Analyst at California Digital Library serving both WEST and UC Libraries through supporting collections analysis, systems development, operations, and communications.

About West

The Western Regional Storage Trust (WEST) is a distributed shared print journal archiving program founded in 2010 and hosted by the California Digital Library at the University of California. WEST members collaborate to collectively preserve and provide continued access to print collections in the long-term. This work is rooted in data-driven decision-making and sustainable practices that leverage group action to augment local capacity for strategic collection management and development.

WEST Mission and Vision
Value of WEST Infographic
Example Membership Agreement (terms that CARLI Members are bound by when joining WEST per CARLI's Agreement with WEST)

Registration: Please register using the register tab above.

Registration closes at Noon on January 30, 2026.

Connection details for Zoom will be shared with registrants the week prior to the session.

Tue, Feb 3, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

Wed, Feb 4, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

This webinar will focus on the empowering opportunities that archives and special collections can offer both student workers and community volunteers. Highlighting specific projects at Bradley University and Illinois Wesleyan University, the speakers will share guidelines (and pitfalls) for incorporating volunteers and student workers into everyday operations in an archival environment.  Home to tedious tasks and resume-building projects, archives and special collections are uniquely positioned to offer hands-on experience and experiential learning. The speakers will also share tips for making this work meaningful and beneficial for everyone. 

Speakers:

Liz Bloodworth, Assistant Professor, University Archivist & Special Collections Librarian, Illinois Wesleyan University

Ching Zedric, Digital Preservationist, Special Collections and University Archives, Bradley University

Dr. Libby Tronnes, Associate Professor, Director of Special Collections and University Archives, Bradley University

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Hosted by CARLI.

Thu, Feb 5, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact for attendance details.

Fri, Feb 6, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Are you working on open educational resources (OER) or curious about what others are doing in your field? Join us for a lively virtual meet-up designed to spark ideas, share experiences and tips, and explore opportunities for cross-institutional OER partnerships.

This session is all about connection and inspiration. We’ll: 
• Hear about current OER projects in development or use;
• Discuss concerns / problems you have encountered;
• Share tips on possible solutions;
• Discuss areas of interest for future collaboration;
• Create space for teaming up on shared goals and initiatives

Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into OER work, this meet-up is a chance to learn from peers, build new relationships, and imagine what’s possible together.

Facilitator: Shelly McDavid, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee

Sun, Feb 8, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

If needed, Ex Libris will perform a release update on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to make adjustments to the latest release that was applied the week before.

This update occurs between 2:00am-3:00am Central.  Access to your environment may be unavailable during the time of installation.

The Premium Sandbox refresh occurs with the Release Update.

Release and Maintenance Schedule
Ex Libris System Status Page - CARLI I-Share Environments are on Alma NA06 and Primo VE NA06

Mon, Feb 9, 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, Feb 9, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

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

Tue, Feb 10, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join Jenny Taylor and other e-resources staff for an introduction to CARLI's E-Resources Brokering program.  We'll cover all the basics and will leave plenty of time for questions and answers.

Topics:

  • How vendors and products are selected for inclusion
  • How pricing is determined
  • Benefits to working with CARLI
  • (brief) Intro to our contract template
  • Next steps after subscriptions begin

Zoom information will be sent a few days before the event.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026 / 10:30am to 12:00pm

The OER Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact  for attendance details.

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