Events
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 22, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 3:00pm
Do you have questions about the Illinois Support for the Creation of Open Educational Resources grant (SCOERs), the OER funding from the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library, or the CARLI Member OER Initiative? Do you 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
Wed, Apr 22, 2026
/ 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Please join the CARLI as we demonstrate some of the uses of LibreTexts Conductor for project planning and management. This workshop will also go over getting you started on remixing, adapting, or creating your OER project.
This workshop is part of a series of workshops designed for the CARLI members who have opted in to use LibreTexts.
This workshop is open to all CARLI members.
Please register in advance.
Thu, Apr 23, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Join us for a Virtual Open Illinois Add-a-Thon, a hands-on session designed to help participants upload and share their materials in the Open Illinois Hub in OER Commons. We will begin with a brief training on the deposit process, including what kinds of materials can be shared, how to prepare your submission, and how to navigate the platform. After the training, we will move into a working session where participants can upload materials together, ask questions, and get support in real time. This is a chance to learn the process, make tangible progress, and meet others doing this same work.
Please register in advance.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
/ 10:00am to 2:30pm
Join the CARLI Library Instruction Committee for our free annual in-person event at Elmhurst University! Connect with fellow instruction librarians, share ideas, and refine your praxis.
Date & Time: Friday, April 24, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Location: AC Buehler Library (Room 103), Elmhurst University
Parking: Free in the Alexander Parking Lot (Parking Map)
Coffee and lunch is provided.
The day includes a library tour and two breakout discussions exploring this year’s theme: “Trust Us: The Role of Library Instruction in Transforming Landscapes.”
Registration closes Friday, April 17th and space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Advocacy Task Force meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Fri, Apr 24, 2026
/ 1:30pm to 2:30pm
Open Q&A and demonstration session for library staff that want to ask questions or share concerns about activating EBSCOhost collections in their institution zones.
This event will not be recorded.
Resources
Managing EBSCO e-Collections in the Institution Zone
Managing EBSCO Collections in Alma IZ LibGuide from the CARLI Electronic Resources Management Committee
EBSCO Database Packages Provided by CARLI and the State of Illinois
Mon, Apr 27, 2026
/ 2:00pm to 3:30pm
The CARLI Collection Management Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Tue, Apr 28, 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.