Events

The Technical Services Committee is hosting an informal discussion about using Alma Acquisitions functionality for Acquisitions users at all experience levels. We know not all I-Share libraries are using Alma Acquisitions, maybe you are one of these libraries, or maybe you have been using Acquisitions for the past 6 years but are still running into some workflow hiccups and you’d like advice from your colleagues.  

This event will not be recorded. The Technical Services Committee hopes to learn more about what areas of Alma Acquisitions could benefit from more training and documentation. 

Registration will be open until March 24 and the event link will be shared March 25. 

Join us to learn how to transition from an information provider to a facilitator of meaningful, productive conversations with colleagues and patrons. Gain practical facilitation tools to ensure every voice is heard and valued, resulting in reduced meeting fatigue and more collaborative, community-centered services.

As librarians take on greater responsibility for leading meetings, discussions, and collaborative work, strong facilitation skills are increasingly essential. This webinar will focus on intentional strategies for managing group dynamics, drawing out quieter voices, and keeping conversations focused and effective. Participants will leave with techniques they can immediately apply in meetings, workshops, and community engagements to build trust and move conversations toward action.

Presenter:

Angel Truesdale is an Associate Professor and the Social Sciences and Business Librarian at UNC Charlotte’s J. Murrey Atkins Library. Drawing on 15 years of experience in both public and academic libraries, she provides specialized research support and instruction for the Belk College of Business, as well as various other subject areas and campus departments. As a dedicated educator and facilitator, Angel focuses on information literacy and inclusive practices. Her research and service interests reside at the intersection of collaborative leadership, entrepreneurship in marginalized communities, and professional development. Beyond the library, she is an avid film enthusiast who leverages her passion for cinema to curate programs focused on the Black American experience, utilizing documentary and storytelling to amplify undervalued perspectives.

Learning Objectives:

• Learn to move from delivering information to guiding meaningful dialogue with colleagues and patrons.
• Gain practical techniques to encourage participation and make meetings more efficient.
• Develop skills to facilitate in-depth interactions and ensure every perspective is valued.

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Hosted by NC LIVE

[Rescheduled Event]

Explore how reflective practices can help you manage impostor feelings. We will be discussing how journaling both personal and for teaching can cultivate confidence and self-assurance.

This session is Part 3 of the Embracing Failure: Accepting and Addressing Impostor Phenomenon for Growth series and is designed to help you build confidence, community, and resilience in your professional journey.

Presenters: 

Paloma Barraza joined the University of Minnesota Libraries in 2023 as the History, Iberian, and Latin American Studies for the Arts, Humanities, & Area Studies Department for the University of Minnesota Libraries. Prior to her arrival, she worked at the University of Northern Colorado Libraries as their course reserve specialist. Paloma has experience working with archives, museums, and academic and public libraries. Paloma holds a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from the University of Arizona and a master’s degree in Art History, with a focus on the Art of the Americas, from the University of New Mexico.

Margarita Carrillo Shawcross is a Teaching and Learning Librarian at the James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado–Greeley. She received her master’s in public health from the University of Northern Colorado and is a certified health education specialist (CHES) through the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing (NCHEC). Before becoming a librarian, she worked in public health as a health educator in various capacities. Her professional library experience includes serving as a consumer health librarian at a hospital and an adult services librarian at a public library. She received her Master of Library and Information Science from the University of Denver.

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Sponsored by FLVC

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.