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As higher ed administrators consider inclusive and equitable access programs proposed by bookstores and publishers, many in the Open Education community argue they present an existential threat to the OER movement. These models claim to lower textbook costs by negotiating discounts and then charging all students for time-limited access to course materials. Questions remain about the transparency of these programs, how they affect faculty choice, how they limit access after courses conclude, and what will be their long-term impact on textbook affordability and accessibility. While some worry these initiatives erode interest in open education, others argue this is an ideal moment to demonstrate compelling benefits of OER these models do not match: empowering student agency, increasing cultural relevance, ensuring lifelong access, and more. 

This participatory “fishbowl” session invites dialogue and recommendations on how to approach these programs with foresight, pragmatism, and creativity.

Panelists:
Brittany Dudek, Director, Library and OER Services, Colorado Community College System
Michael Mills, Vice President, Montgomery College
Kevin Corcoran, Assistant Vice Provost, University of Central Florida
Zach Claybaugh, Access & Reference Services Librarian, Dominican University

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Hosted by PASCAL
 

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

Is your library’s digital collection the ""best-kept secret"" in town? It doesn’t have to be. Join us for a practical, high-energy webinar focused on turning your e-resources from hidden gems into household names.

In this session, we’ll cover ways to adjust your website’s real estate for more discoverability, email and social media strategies that stop the scroll, and how to turn your programs and events into marketing secret weapons that make e-resources a natural part of every patron’s visit. By the end of the hour, you’ll have a toolkit of low-effort, high-impact tactics to make your digital library visible, accessible, and - most importantly - impossible to ignore.

Learning Objectives: 

• Identify barriers to eResource usage in the library and understand why patrons might not discover them.
• Apply practical, low-effort strategies to improve eResource visibility on websites, in emails, and through social media.
• Plan intentional outreach that balances effort with impact, using shared materials and repeatable approaches.
• Leverage programs and events as natural opportunities to introduce eResources to engaged audiences.
• Foster sustainable collaboration across library staff and community partners to maximize the reach of eResources.

Presenter:

Michelle Newcomb is the Communications & Development Coordinator at the Manhattan‑Elwood Public Library District and a 2025 LMCC Best of Marketing Public Library Honoree. An accidental marketer who loves creative problem‑solving, she’s dedicated to helping others feel confident and capable as they navigate library marketing.

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Hosted by NC LIVE
 

Join us for a webinar on creating impactful library exhibitions. Melanie Emerson (School of the Art Institute of Chicago) and Leora Siegel (Chicago Botanic Garden, Lenhardt Library) will draw on their experience across academic, museum, and research library contexts to illuminate the value of exhibitions as a core library function. They will consider why exhibitions matter—how they activate collections, advance institutional missions, support teaching and research, and cultivate meaningful engagement with diverse audiences. From increasing the visibility of underrepresented materials to opening new entry points into collections, exhibitions provide dynamic opportunities to interpret, contextualize, and connect.

The webinar will cover a broad range of topics related to exhibition development, from the initial concept to installation and assessment. Presenters will offer practical guidance on establishing exhibition programs, aligning projects with institutional priorities, addressing conservation concerns, and navigating space and design limitations. Special emphasis will be placed on the collaborative nature of exhibition work, including experiences partnering with faculty, students, curators, and librarians. Drawing on projects realized in diverse institutional settings, the speakers will highlight approaches that nurture creative vision while ensuring responsible stewardship.

Additionally, the session will candidly address common challenges in exhibition management, including limited resources, competing demands, sensitive or complex materials, and the ongoing balance between access and preservation. Through discussion of best practices and lessons learned, attendees will gain insight into sustainable workflows, effective communication strategies, and evaluation methods that support long-term success. This webinar is designed for library professionals seeking to launch, strengthen, or reimagine exhibition programs in ways that are mission-driven, collaborative, and responsive to their communities.

Presenters:

Leora Siegel, Senior Director of the Lenhardt Library, is celebrating  25 years at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  She loves books, libraries, and plants, and sharing these interests with others, by highlighting primary sources in rare book exhibitions and tours.  With M.S. degrees in Library Science, and Plant Conservation, and a BA in History, the rare book room is her happy place!

Melanie Emerson, Dean of the Library + Special Collections at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. In previous positions at the University of Illinois and the Art Institute of Chicago, she managed exhibitions and public programming. Through these efforts, she works to expand access and encourage engagement with collections. She holds graduate degrees in Art History and Library + Information Science, and has worked as an art and architecture librarian for over 25 years.

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Hosted by CARLI