Events

Events

Wed, May 6, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Stay informed on all the ways you can prepare your organization and protect your materials from disaster or poor climate conditions. Water, mold, pests and unstable climates can threaten irreplaceable archival and library collections. Join Matt DeCirce, Polygon, to discuss how institutions can better prepare for environmental risks and implement effective recovery strategies to protect valuable materials and minimize long-term damage.

Attendees will learn how to:

  • Identify the most common threats to archival and library collections
  • Implement preparedness strategies that reduce risk and improve response
  • Prioritize stabilization and response actions following environmental damage
  • Understand the specialized recovery services that are currently available
  • Develop practical emergency preparedness and recovery plans

Presenter:

Matt DeCirce has 15 years of employment with Polygon US Corporation, and 24 years of experience in the disaster recover industry. He has held managerial sales and operations supervisor roles. At Polygon, Matt is currently the Director of Client Development for the East region. He has supervised and managed numerous mitigation and remediation contracts, including contracts and master service agreements for the State of Connecticut, State of Vermont, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Massachusetts
Board of Libraries, New York Public Library, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Library, National Archives and Records Administration, County and Local government
agencies, as well as individual cultural institutions.

In addition to contract management, Matt has supervised and managed hundreds of individual mitigation and remediation projects; and has responded to major disaster events across the country. He is experienced working with multiple types of archives and records, including various paper and film media. He has presented educational webinars at several national events and is active in multiple industry associations.

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This event is sponsored by the CARLI Preservation Committee and is open to members of CARLI and the Professional Development Alliance.

Thu, May 7, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

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

Fri, May 8, 2026 / 11:00am to 12:00pm

The Commercial Products Committee meets monthly via Zoom.

Fri, May 8, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:30pm

The Preservation Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

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Sun, May 10, 2026 / 2:00am to 3:00am

If needed, Ex Libris will perform a release update on our I-Share Alma and Primo VE environments to make adjustments to the latest release that was applied the week before.

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

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

Mon, May 11, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The CARLI Archives Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

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Mon, May 11, 2026 / 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Monthly meeting of the CARLI E-Resources Management Committee.
Committee roster
Committee minutes

Wed, May 13, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

The Public Services Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

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Wed, May 13, 2026 / 10:00am to 11:00am

This panel discussion will explore how academic libraries can support student well-being through intentional de-stress programming. Panelists will highlight practical programs such as Welcome Week initiatives, scavenger hunts, crafting events, low-stakes social events, Finals Week activities, and more. Attendees will leave with adaptable ideas for implementing effective, inclusive de-stress programs in their own libraries and learn more about contributing to a healthier campus environment.

Panelists:

Yi Han is the Student Engagement Librarian at the College of DuPage Library. Her work centers on instruction, reference, outreach, and designing programs and services that enhance student engagement and build meaningful connections with the library.

Melissa Merlos is the Coordinator of Electronic Resources and Technology at Harper College Library. Melissa co-led the Finals Week Programming Committee from its inception and worked to adapt the program as it grew. She is passionate about helping students by teaching research skills and connecting them with materials and resources to allow them to thrive in their education.

Michelle Nielsen Ott is the Science and Health Science Librarian and Head of Reference Services at Cullom-Davis Library at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. She is a member of  the library’s Engagement Committee and enjoys planning new and recurring programs for students and employees. 

Kylie Riordan is the Information Literacy & Instruction Librarian at Illinois Tech. She is a member of the library’s Promotion, Outreach, Engagement and Marketing (POEM) Committee, and works frequently with other campus groups to promote library resources and support student well being and engagement.

Ailyn Trujillo is the Circulation Supervisor at the Harper College Library. A Harper College and Elmhurst University alum, she is currently completing her Master of Science in Library and Information Science with the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. She has experience working in different roles in public and academic library settings. 

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Hosted by CARLI
 

Thu, May 14, 2026 / 10:30am to 12:00pm

The OER Committee meets monthly.

This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.

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