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July 9, 2025
By: Amy Maroso

2025 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: 

  • Michelle Boule Smith – North Central College
  • Marlee Graser – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • Terra Jacobson – Moraine Valley Community College

Director who will serve a 2-year term:  

  • Brian Keith – Eastern Illinois University 

Directors who will serve 1-year terms are:  

May 28, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

The election and appointment process for the new members of the CARLI Governance Board is now complete. 

Directors who will serve 3-year terms: 

  • Michelle Boule Smith – North Central College
  • Marlee Graser – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
  • Terra Jacobson – Moraine Valley Community College

Director who will serve a 2-year term:  

  • Brian Keith – Eastern Illinois University 

Directors who will serve 1-year terms are:  

May 14, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

CARLI is committed to creating and ensuring an inclusive and welcoming environment for all member library staff, students, and faculty. This commitment is evidenced in service design, support, and programming. CARLI seeks to ensure that all members and their students, faculty, and staff are treated with respect and consideration. In articulating this commitment, CARLI affirms the assertions stated in the CARLI Strategic Plan, Mission, and Values.

April 30, 2025
By: Margaret Chambers

Volunteer for a CARLI Committee: Deadline May 2!

If you have been considering volunteering for a CARLI committee, the time is now! The application period will remain open until May 2. Volunteers chosen for a committee will serve a three-year term. Faculty and staff from all CARLI member libraries are encouraged to apply! 

April 30, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

On March 14, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14238, continuing the reduction in staffing for several federal agencies. Among the seven agencies affected by this order is the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), the largest source of federal funding for libraries.

April 17, 2025
By: Margaret Chambers

CARLI urges you to explore the American Library Association Show Up for Our Libraries information and make your voice heard by contacting your members of Congress.

When you do, consider:

April 17, 2025
By: Margaret Chambers

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, 2025–June 30, 2028). The Public Universities will also elect one new Board member for a two-year, mid-term vacancy.

April 9, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

CARLI Committee Volunteer Application Open through May 2

If you have been considering volunteering for a CARLI committee, the application period will remain open until May 2. Volunteers chosen for a committee will serve a three-year term. Faculty and staff from all CARLI member libraries are encouraged to apply! 

March 27, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

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, 2025 through June 30, 2028.

March 25, 2025
By: Michelle Haake

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