Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting: September 1, 2026

Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Meeting: September 1, 2026

CONFERENCE CALL

Members attending representing these CARLI member institutions: Illinois Central College, Depaul University, Dominican University, Bradley University

CARLI Staff Attending: Laurie Blandino, Nicole Swanson, Wyn Schell

Guests Attending: Teresa Helena Moreno

Announcements   

  • Member Announcements
    • None
  • CARLI Announcements
    • Margaret Chambers will retire on September 30. Please share notes of appreciation for her 20 years of service and well wishes on this Kudoboard! 
    • Register to attend the CARLI Annual Meeting on November 10 
    • Call for nominations for the Illinois Open Educator Award; nominations are due September 28.

Discussion

  • The report was submitted and is awaiting for approval.
  • Request for co-chair volunteers, with tentative volunteers and plan for more interaction through email.
  • Final work on Padlet.

Decisions

  • Guest Speaker:
    • Tenured at UIC.  Librarian for art, architecture, design, and black studies. 
    • Expert on how information gets criminalized 
    • Webinar for ALA 
  • Symposium:
    • Outline symposium 
    • Subject Headings accessibility 
    • Brainstormed theme ideas 
  • Tagging Project 
  • CARLI Annual Meeting Table Topic 

Tasks Assigned

  • Email updated list for tagging project if time allows
  • Email CARLI with table topic for Annual meeting if you have idea
  • Finalize Call for Proposals
  • Discuss Form or Email Submission.

  • Meeting Dates

  • Next Meeting: The next Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee meeting will be Tuesday October, 13 2026, 1:30pm-3pm