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Spend a live and lively half-day with one of the nation’s leading experts on library safety and security. Dr. Steve Albrecht has trained thousands of library employees across the nation on handling challenging, entitled, eccentric, or even threatening patrons who may want to disrupt the library. His popular program offers practical and realistic communication, service, […]
Part One: Not Another Boring, Cluttered Flyer! Graphic Design Tips for Non-Designers A round-up and discussion of tools, tips, and tricks for creating graphics for library marketing – without being graphic design pros! Discuss resources from the pros on the cues and appeal of good designs, help each other beat ‘make me a flyer syndrome’, […]
This all-day workshops will familiarize attendees with different aspects of circulating collections book repair for school, public, and academic library staff. Attendees will participate in the hands – on program learning several different types of treatments. We will cover tip-ins, hinge tightening, and spine repairs. We will also go over the correct tools, adhesives, and […]
This all-day workshops will familiarize attendees with different aspects of circulating collections book repair for school, public, and academic library staff. Attendees will participate in the hands – on program learning several different types of treatments. We will cover tip-ins, hinge tightening, and spine repairs. We will also go over the correct tools, adhesives, and […]
This workshop is full, please contact Vikki McLean (mcleanv@tblc.org) to be added to our waitlist. Priority seating will be given to TBLC Members. This all day workshop will familiarize attendees with different aspects of circulating collections book repair for school, public, and academic library staff. Attendees will participate in the hands- on program learning […]
Announcing… Nibbles of Knowledge! A Self-Paced Online Learning Tutorial Welcome to a “just for you” way of learning from TBLC! This year we are offering a selection of self-paced learning tutorials from Linda Bruno entitled “Nibbles of Knowledge.” These tutorials are groups of lessons on specific topics, with each lesson ranging from 5 to 8 […]
Announcing… Nibbles of Knowledge! A Self-Paced Online Learning Tutorial Welcome to a “just for you” way of learning from TBLC! This year we are offering a selection of self-paced learning tutorials from Linda Bruno entitled “Nibbles of Knowledge.” These tutorials are groups of lessons on specific topics, with each lesson ranging from 5 to 8 […]
Youth/Teen Librarians, Come get some inspiration to kick off next summer’s Reading Theme: “Imagine Your Story” Fairytales, Mythology, Fantasy. The Manatee County Youth Team will provide ideas, samples and handouts to get you started, from Pre-K to Teens. Also learn about some of our successful programs such as the Recycled Teen Fashion Show, Stem Series, […]
The issue of textbook affordability and the use of Open Educational Resources (OER) represent a new opportunity for libraries to help students save money and achieve improvements in academic performance. Although OER have been a part of the education landscape for several years, many instructors have not yet adopted them as part of their educational […]
The workshop will cover the following repairs: • Spine repair • Tuxedo box / 4-flap enclosures • Surface cleaning Each repair will be demonstrated, and then participants will practice the repair on discarded books. The workshop will also include presentations and discussion on selecting appropriate repair materials and methods, and preservation prioritization and decision-making. Is […]