Events

Events

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

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

Social Explorer is a powerful data and mapping tool that supports business research, market analysis, and economic decision-making. In this webinar, participants will learn how to use Social Explorer to access and interpret key datasets - including the Consumer Price Index (CPI), U.S. Census data, and the U.S. Business Patterns dataset - to answer real-world business questions.

The session led will demonstrate how Social Explorer can be used for business location analysis, market and demographic profiling, and understanding local economic trends. Attendees will explore practical use cases that support academic Business programs, such as student projects and coursework, as well as community-facing applications that help entrepreneurs, small business owners, and economic development partners make informed decisions.

Designed for librarians serving both academic and public audiences, this webinar will highlight strategies for teaching and promoting Social Explorer, translating complex data into clear insights, and positioning the resource as a bridge between campus research and community entrepreneurship. Participants will leave with concrete examples and ideas they can immediately apply in instruction, reference, and outreach.

Learning Objectives:

  • Identify and select relevant Social Explorer datasets (including CPI, U.S. Census data, and U.S. Business Patterns) to answer common business research questions related to market demand, location analysis, and local economic conditions.
  • Create and interpret maps and data tables in Social Explorer to support business and entrepreneurship use cases such as demographic profiling and market analysis for student projects, business plans, and community inquiries.
  • Develop practical approaches for teaching and promoting Social Explorer, using clear workflows and examples to translate complex data into actionable insights for students, entrepreneurs, and community economic development partners.

Presenters: Jeff Hahn, Director of Academic Sales & Support for Social Explorer and Devon Waugh, Instruction Librarian for NC LIVE

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

    Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:15am

    The CARLI Collection Management Committee invites CARLI members to an informal Zoom discussion on February 26, 2026, 10:00 -11:15 a.m.

    This community chat will focus on sharing ideas on the funding, collection, storage, and management of materials not commonly part of the collection of a CARLI library. This can be anything from games to accessibility devices to educational aids. Learn from your colleagues about the non-traditional materials that they have available.

    The chat will not be recorded.

    Please register by February 24, 5 p.m.

    Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:30pm

    The first step in attracting the right candidates is crafting a clear and compelling job ad. This webinar will guide you through what it takes to write a job ad that stands out, clearly conveys the job duties, and reach qualified candidates. The session moderator is DEED librarian Dru Frykberg.

    Series | Next Chapter: Career Literacy for Library Staff is a multi-part webinar series designed to help you find the library job you’ve been looking for. From résumés and cover letters to interviews, networking, and exploring career paths, each session offers practical tips. The series is for library staff at all levels who wish to learn more about applying for library opportunities in all types of libraries. Whether you’re new to the field or ready for your next step, this series will help you write your own next chapter. 

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    Hosted by Metronet

    Thu, Feb 26, 2026 / 2:00pm to 3:00pm

    Do you feel like the world of AI is imploding around you? Whether it’s the continually changing interfaces, the dozens of new AI tools popping up weekly, or your favorite platform suddenly adding a suite of functions you didn't ask for it’s easy to feel left behind. In a world where "state-of-the-art" changes every few months, the goal isn't just to keep up; it's to develop a sustainable system for adaptation.

    This webinar is designed to help you develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence and build a personalized strategy for learning and future growth. 

    Presenter: 

    Denice Lewis, Research and Instruction Librarian for Engineering and Science Wake Forest University, started at the Z. Smith Reynolds Library in March 2019. She received her BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) and graduated with her MLIS from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in 2019. In between Electrical Engineering and Library Science, Denice picked up an Associates in Culinary Arts from Le Cordon Bleu Scottsdale. She is a member of the American Library Association (ALA), the Association of College & Research Libraries (ARCL), the North Carolina Library Association (NCLA), and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE).Denice’s research interests are the digital information literacy skills of incoming freshmen, mentoring for BIPOC early career librarians, as well as the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), data science, and information literacy. 

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    Hosted by FLVC

    Sun, Mar 1, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

    Ex Libris will perform maintenance on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to apply the latest release.

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

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

    Tue, Mar 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, Mar 4, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:30pm

    When you use open pedagogy in your classroom, you are inviting students to be part of the teaching process, participating in the co-creation of knowledge. In this online workshop, you will learn the definition and context of Open Pedagogy, view innovative examples being applied in a variety of subjects and formats, and work with other attendees to create an assignment that you can use in your own class. 

    Presenters:
    Kelly Hallisy, DePaul University;
    Lauren Kosrow, College of DuPage;
    Nicole Swanson, Elizabeth Clarage, Michele Leigh, CARLI

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    Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee

    Thu, Mar 5, 2026 / 9:00am to 10:00am

    The CARLI OER Committee and Public Services Committee invite those at Illinois libraries to an informal discussion on increasing student belonging through outreach, events, activities, campus collaborations, and employing open educational practices to empower students as co-creators in the classroom and beyond.

    Discussion facilitators: 

    • Devon Blumenshine, Student Engagement and Research Librarian, Illinois Central College
    • Dee Anna Phares, Social Sciences and Humanities Librarian, Northern Illinois University 

    Please join and share your thoughts and experiences and learn from your Illinois library colleagues. 

    This Community Chat will not be recorded; however, discussion points will be shared afterwards with participants. 

    Please register to attend.

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