Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting: May 5, 2026
CONFERENCE CALL
Members attending representing these CARLI member institutions: Illinois Central College, Erikson Institute, University of Illinois Springfield, Illinois State Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Bradley University
CARLI Staff Attending: Margaret Chambers, Nicole Swanson, Wyn Schell
Announcements
- CARLI Announcements
- Member from Bradley University will coninue for a full 3-year term.
- Co-chairs will be requested at the June meeting
- May 6: Protecting Collections: Proactive and Responsive Strategies for Environmental Damage
- May 13: Supporting Student Well-Being: De-Stress Programming in Academic Libraries
- May 14: Ethics, Legalities, and Practicalities: Privacy in Academic Libraries
- June-July: Digital Possibilities six-part webinar series
Discussion
- Finalize the DEI Committee FY26 Report. Due date June 1st.
- Remove “Troubleshoot Tech Issues” from symposium program scope.
- Add “Similar Programs for Reference” to tagging program.
Decisions
- Minutes of the April 2026 meeting approved.
Tasks Assigned
- Members find additional resource examples by May 22nd
- Co-chairs will finalize report and send it to CARLI on May 29th
Meeting Dates
- Next Meeting: June 2, 2026 at 1pm.