Events

Events

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Much of the conversation around libraries and censorship has centered around book bans and resource access, but censorship can also deeply affect how we approach our instruction. In this guided conversation, we will critically reflect on how censorship, from both internal and external influences, can affect our teaching practices as we build on our annual theme "Trust Us:" The Role of Library Instruction in Transforming Landscapes. 

Join the CARLI Instruction Committee on March 19th, from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. CT as we reflect on this topic by exploring the following questions: 

  1. Where does censorship show up in our daily workflows without anyone saying the word?
  2. How can we use documentation and data to our advantage when we encounter censorship challenges?  
  3. When have you quietly edited an example or resource list to “avoid drama”? What did that cost?
  4. When/where/how are students censoring themselves?
  5. Not enough time in a one shot – lack of context – is this censorship?
  6. What are some resources and/or practices you have in your tool kit to navigate censorship in your instruction?

To register: Use the "Register" tab above.

This discussion will not be recorded to encourage conversation.
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Thu, Mar 19, 2026 / 2:00pm to 4:00pm

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

Mon, Mar 23, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:30pm

The CARLI Collection Management Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

Contact for attendance details.

Tue, Mar 24, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Library instructors often rely on multiple-choice questions due to course access, grading, and time constraints, but these questions aren’t limited to assessing knowledge and comprehension. This webinar will show how instruction librarians can design assessments that foster higher-order thinking (yes, even with multiple choice questions) and align with meaningful learning objectives. Using Bloom’s Taxonomy, Backward Design, and real instruction examples, we’ll explore strategies for crafting application-level and above questions, connecting them to instructional content, and creating engaging, application-based activities.

Participants will leave with practical tools to up their assessment game moving beyond memorization to building student confidence. This webinar is applicable to any subject area or student level.

Presenter:

Rae Mair serves as the Embedded Learning Librarian for the College of Community Innovation and Education at University of Central Florida. Rae's educational background includes an MSLIS from Syracuse University and an MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and her research interests are in online learning in information literacy, instructional effectiveness, and more recently, generative AI in information literacy instruction.

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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 / 9:00am to 9:45am

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Wed, Mar 25, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:30am

The CARLI Technical Services Committee meets monthly via Zoom. Contact committee co-chairs or CARLI Office Staff with questions.

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 / 11:30am to 12:15pm

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 recordings are posted for 30 days here: https://www.carli.illinois.edu/membership/directors#

Wed, Mar 25, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

As the initial hype of Generative AI settles, libraries face a critical challenge: How do we move beyond first steps to provide meaningful, sustainable instruction?

Join Dayna Durbin, Undergraduate Teaching Librarian at UNC Chapel Hill, as she shares the evolution of AI literacy on a large university campus and lessons learned - starting from initial grant-funded efforts to the development of a robust AI workshop series for students, staff, and faculty.

We will explore the realities of teaching a "moving target," focusing on how to facilitate thoughtful AI conversations that stick. Whether you are struggling with faculty buy-in or student apathy, you’ll learn why treating AI as an ongoing dialogue - rather than a technical checklist - is key to long-term success.

Presenter: Dayna Durbin, Undergraduate Teaching Librarian at UNC-Chapel Hill

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify the specific "niche" that libraries can fill in the AI landscape by bridging the gap between technical tool-use and information literacy.
  • Build a flexible instructional framework that addresses the core logic of AI, ensuring lessons remain relevant even as specific tools and platforms change.
  • Lead nuanced campus conversations that move students beyond "how-to" prompting and toward evaluating the ethical, social, and academic implications of Generative AI.

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

Thu, Mar 26, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

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. 

Tue, Mar 31, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

This presentation highlights practical workflows, tips, and everyday tools library staff use to work more efficiently and reduce friction in daily tasks. Presenters will share personal strategies using email features, browser tools, cataloging systems, Google Sheets, and other productivity aids that support common library workflows.

Attendees will leave with adaptable, actionable ideas they can immediately apply to streamline processes and make their workday easier.

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