The election process to fill a public director vacancy on the CARLI Governance Board has concluded. Carrie Forbes will serve the final year of Brian Keith's term.
Please join us in welcoming Carrie to the CARLI Governance Board.
CARLI News
August 6, 2026
CARLI Annual Meeting and Annual Directors Meeting
Register now to attend the CARLI Annual Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, at the I-Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign.
There will be a meeting of the CARLI Governing Directors preceding the annual meeting. If you are attending both meetings, please register at each link.
July 29, 2026
ILDS Turnaround Time Change Begins June 29
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).
June 24, 2026
CARLI is pleased to announce recipients of the CARLI 2026–2027 Academic Year Scholarship that helps support the education of the dedicated staff of CARLI member libraries. The recipients are Levi Curtis, University of Chicago; and Kennedy Gerton, Greenville University.
The scholarship is funded by donors who have generously supported this important program, helping CARLI to grow the profession.
June 23, 2026
2026 CARLI Governance Board Election
The election and appointment process for the new members of the CARLI Governance Board is now complete.
Directors who will serve 3-year terms:
- Spencer Brayton - Waubonsee Community College
- Carolyn Ciesla - Elmhurst University
- Steven Harris - Northeastern Illinois University
Directors who will serve 1-year terms are:
May 27, 2026
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.
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