Events

Events

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

Technology Loan Programs are fundamental for supporting distance, online learners, and others who need access to the tech. The upside? They are evidence of an equitable and accessible campus culture. The downside? They are challenging to manage.

Join us for a panel discussion about library policies related to technology lending.
Come ready with your questions, and sharing is encouraged!

Our panelists include:

  • Julia Venetis, Manager of Public Services at College of DuPage Library
  • Marissa Ellermann, Head of Access Services, Morris Library at Southern Illinois University Carbondale

The panel portion of this discussion will be recorded and posted to the CARLI website.

To Register: Use the "Register" tab at the top of this page.

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

In this webinar Ninh Tran and Greta Bahnemann share their experiences using AI transcription for digital collection items. TranscribeAI is a new tool developed at Minitex that uses Google Gemini to transcribe typed, handwritten, and mixed-text documents. By automatically downloading items from digital repositories (e.g., Minnesota Digital Library) and using metadata to provide context, TranscribeAI produces highly accurate transcripts while reducing staff time and costs. This session will highlight the challenges of traditional OCR and manual transcription, demonstrate how TranscribeAI addresses them, and share best practices for integrating AI-generated transcripts into library workflows. Attendees will learn how AI-driven transcription enhances accessibility, improves discovery through keyword-searchable text, and preserves the cultural integrity of historical documents. We will also discuss lessons learned from recent pilot projects, including the importance of human review and quality assurance. Join us to explore how TranscribeAI can transform your library’s digital collections by increasing discoverability and broadening access for all users.

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Hosted by Minitex
 

Thu, Feb 19, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The CARLI OER Committee invites institutions to share with their teaching faculty this opportunity to attend a webinar to learn about open educational resources including open textbooks.

This workshop will identify:

  • what are open educational resources (OER);
  • benefits and motivations for using OER;
  • how to find and evaluate OER;
  • how to integrate OER into your class.

After attending, CARLI-member teaching faculty will be invited to write a short review of an open textbook in the Open Textbook Library.

Presenters:
Joslyn Allison, City Colleges of Chicago
Robin Harris, Northeastern Illinois University
Elizabeth Clarage, Michele Leigh, and Nicole Swanson, CARLI

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Thu, Feb 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.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

Save the date; more details TBA.

Fri, Feb 20, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Are you working on open educational resources (OER) or curious about what others are doing in your field? Join us for a lively virtual meet-up designed to spark ideas, share experiences and tips, and explore opportunities for cross-institutional OER partnerships.

This session is all about connection and inspiration. We’ll: 

  • Hear about current OER projects in development or use;
  • Discuss concerns / problems you have encountered;
  • Share tips on possible solutions;
  • Discuss areas of interest for future collaboration;
  • Create space for teaming up on shared goals and initiatives

Whether you’re just getting started or already deep into OER work, this meet-up is a chance to learn from peers, build new relationships, and imagine what’s possible together.

Facilitator: Lauren Kosrow, College of DuPage

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Sponsored by the CARLI OER Committee

Mon, Feb 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, Feb 24, 2026 / 12:00pm to 1:00pm

From posters that pop to social content that connects, this session is your playground for all things library marketing. We’ll explore the magic of crafting clever flyers, and curating the perfect Instagram post, constructing creative displays and handing out high-impact swag that will turn curious students into loyal fans. Let’s make your library the most-talked about spot on campus!

Presenter:

Andrea St. Onge is fairly new to library work but brings a lifetime of library love to her position at Seminole State College of Florida Libraries as Coordinator, Academic Support Services. Her 20+ years' background experience, a mix of hospitality, higher education and entrepreneurship, gives Andrea an approach to programming and marketing that is uniquely creative, quirky and engaging. Driven by her love for books and students, Andrea is pursuing her MLIS degree and looks forward to continue her career as an Outreach Librarian.

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Sponsored by FLVC
 

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.

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.

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