CARLI is proud to announce the funded projects of the CARLI Member OER Initiative. With $300,000 set aside by the CARLI Governing Board, twelve member libraries across Illinois will receive awards ranging from $7,000 to $30,000 to increase the awareness and use of Open Educational Resources (OER) at their institutions. These projects represent a significant investment in student success, academic equity, and the future of open educational practice in Illinois.
CARLI News
May 11, 2026
The election and appointment process for the new members of the CARLI Governance Board is now complete.
Directors who will serve 3-year terms are:
- Spencer Brayton – Waubonsee Community College
- Carolyn Ciesla – Elmhurst University
- Steven Harris – Northeastern Illinois University
Directors who will serve 1-year terms are:
May 8, 2026
If you need disability-related accommodations to participate in any of the events mentioned below, please email the CARLI Office support@carli.illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
Registration is typically required for CARLI events. For more information and to register for events, please visit the event page links below.
April 29, 2026
Voting is now open for seats on the CARLI Governance Board. Each of the CARLI constituencies—Community Colleges; Private Colleges and Universities; and Public Universities—will elect one new Board member for a three-year term (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029).
April 8, 2026
CARLI Committee Volunteer Application Open through May 1
If you have been considering volunteering for a CARLI committee, the application period will remain open until May 1. Volunteers chosen for a committee will serve a three-year term. Faculty and staff from all CARLI member libraries are encouraged to apply!
March 25, 2026
Due to sustainability, efficiency, and safety reasons, the Consortium for Academic & Research Libraries in Illinois (CARLI), the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS), and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) are announcing a change to the Illinois Library Delivery Service (ILDS).
March 11, 2026
CARLI is seeking nominations for candidates to fill seats on the CARLI Governance Board. The Board is the governing authority of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois.
CARLI Governing Members will elect one Board member from each of three specified constituencies (public universities, community colleges, and private colleges and universities). Candidates receiving the most votes for each constituency will serve three-year terms, July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029.
March 10, 2026
CARLI Committee Volunteer Application Open through May 1
If you have been considering volunteering for a CARLI committee, the application period will remain open until May 1. Volunteers chosen for a committee will serve a three-year term. Faculty and staff from all CARLI member libraries are encouraged to apply!
March 10, 2026
CARLI Moving to New Support Ticketing System
On Thursday, February 26, 2026, CARLI will move to a new cloud-based ticketing system called TeamDynamix (TDX). It will replace the locally run ticketing system that CARLI has used since 2006 and will allow us to provide you with more consistent and better documented support.
February 25, 2026
WEST Information Session
E-Resources News
–FY2027 E-resources Brokering Selections
–Spring 2026 ERMC Webinar Series
–Intro to E-resources Brokering Webinar
–Consortia Manager Tricks and Tips
–Third Iron Product Demonstration
Semi-Annual Alma Premium Sandbox Refresh
Collection Management Committee Community Chat
January 29, 2026