The CARLI Collection Management Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Events
Wed, May 27, 2026
/ 9:30am to 3:00pm
The CARLI Public Services Committee and Oakton College invite their CARLI colleagues to tour the new Learning Commons at Oakton College in both Des Plaines and Skokie. Attendees will be able to learn more about what went into creating these contemporary, student-centered spaces that bring together academic resources and support services into a single, dynamic hub designed to foster collaboration and academic achievement. There will also be a panel discussion with various stakeholders that share the space. Lunch will be provided.
Oakton College opened two Learning Commons, one on their Des Plaines campus in January 2026, and another on their Skokie campus in 2024.
Attendees will begin the day at the Des Plaines campus of Oakton College then shift to the Skokie campus in the afternoon.
Open House Agenda
9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Gathering time and beverages
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Presentation on the Learning Commons
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
11:30 a.m. - Noon Tour
Noon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch (provided)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Travel to Skokie
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Tour and Wrap-Up
Date and Location
May 27, 2026: 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Des Plaines campus:
Main Building, Learning Commons, Library Classroom, Room 2402
1600 East Golf Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016-1268
Skokie campus:
Learning Commons, Library Classroom, Room A204
7701 Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
Directions and Parking:
Directions to Oakton College - Des Plaines campus
Directions to Oakton College - Skokie campus
Parking information to come
Registration Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm (or until full)
A box lunch will be provide. When you register, you may select either a vegetarian or non-vegetarian option. Our caterer is working in a commercial kitchen where a wide variety of other foods are being prepared, often using some frozen and/or processed products that may have unknown trace ingredients. As a result, we are unable to guarantee that the food is kosher, vegan, gluten free, and/or peanut free. Attendees with strict, specific dietary restrictions should plan to provide their own food.
Accommodations:
If you need assistance or accommodations to participate, please let us know in advance by sending an email to the CARLI Office. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Wed, May 27, 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, May 27, 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
Thu, May 28, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 1:45pm
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.
Tue, Jun 2, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meets monthly.
This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call.
Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Thu, Jun 4, 2026
/ 1:00pm to 2:30pm
The Resource Sharing Committee meets monthly. This virtual meeting is held via Zoom / Conference Call. Contact CARLI Support for attendance details.
Sun, Jun 7, 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