WELCOME TO TBLC!
The Tampa Bay Library Consortium, Inc. (TBLC) is a nonprofit Multitype Library Cooperative that assists and empowers over 120 libraries. All types of libraries – public, academic, school and specialized – are members. Since 1979, TBLC has worked with member libraries to provide better, faster service to the residents of central Florida.
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
TBLC provides ongoing programs and services for members and libraries through out Florida including:
Training & Workshops
With a regional focus on continuing education, TBLC offers training in the form of webinars, in-person workshops, conference-style events, and blended learning courses.
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Florida Library Delivery Service
All Florida libraries that are members of FLIN are eligible to participate in the Florida Library Delivery Service, which provides pickup and delivery of interlibrary loan materials among over 200 libraries throughout Florida.
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Florida Library Webinars
Florida Webinars is dedicated to bringing the most accurate, relevant and current training to staff working in Florida Libraries. We believe that a well trained library staff makes for an excellent service to its community.
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Ask A Librarian
Ask a Librarian provides Florida residents with virtual reference service via live chat and text messaging Sunday – Saturday.
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Video Production
TBLC offers FREE video production services to member libraries. Our Award-Winning Media Content Producer is available to help you create media content for your library and staff.
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TRAININGS & UPCOMING EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
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12/03/2019 - 10/01/2020 12:00 am |
Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness - Self Paced Online Training (Round 2)
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/04/2020 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Readers Advisory for All
Bruton Memorial Library, Plant City Fl |
FacetoFace |
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02/05/2020 10:30 am - 1:30 pm |
TBLC Lunch and Learn: Coffee with a Curator and Tour of Dalí Museum Library
The Dali Museum Library – Raymond James Community Room, St. Petersburg FL |
FacetoFace |
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02/11/2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Basic Book Repair for Libraries
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/12/2020 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Auditing Your Library's Website: How to Benchmark What You've Got
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
|
02/14/2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Refresh and renew your excitement about the library
Bartow Public Library – Gibson Families Community Room, Bartow FL |
FacetoFace |
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02/21/2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Intersections of Scholarly Communication & Information Literacy
The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art ~ Chao Lecture Hall in the Center for Asian Art, Sarasota FL |
FacetoFace |
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02/25/2020 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Networking Experience
Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, Tampa FL |
FacetoFace |
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02/28/2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Census 2020 in-person
Gulf Gate Public Library, Sarasota FL |
FacetoFace |
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03/05/2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Train the Trainer: A Roadmap to Maximizing Learning Resources in Your Library Course
TBLC Training Facility, Tampa FL |
FacetoFace, Online |
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03/10/2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Managing Library Trustees and The Library Governing Board
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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03/12/2020 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Word of Mouth, Word of Mouse – Getting People Talking, Sharing and Influencing for Your Library
Oldsmar Public Library, Oldsmar FL |
FacetoFace |
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03/27/2020 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
MarcEdit for Complete Beginners
The Regent – Hillsborough Community College – HCC – Room 109, Riverview FL |
FacetoFace |
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03/30/2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Programs and services for Aging Populations in libraries
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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03/31/2020 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Managing the Friends Group and Library Foundation
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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04/07/2020 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Copyright 101: Helping Patrons Understand Copyright (2 Part)
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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04/16/2020 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Trends in Digital Privacy: Is There Even Such a Thing?
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
|
04/22/2020 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Intermediate Imaging: Scanning Essentials
Polk County History Center, Bartow FL |
FacetoFace |
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05/05/2020 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Libraries For All: Serving People with Disabilities At Your Library
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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05/07/2020 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
The ABCs of Great Customer Service
James Weldon Johnson Community Library, St. Petersburg Fl |
FacetoFace |
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05/20/2020 9:00 am - 3:30 pm |
Technology Conference - 2020
HCC Plant City Campus – John R. Trinkle Center, Plant City FL |
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06/01/2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am |
Reducing Implicit Bias in Reference Interviews and Literature
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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06/04/2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
Grant Writing
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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07/14/2020 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm |
Transform Your Stacks
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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08/20/2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Collection Management Basics
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
|
09/17/2020 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Generations in the Workplace
Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library – Ada T. Payne Community Room A, Tampa FL |
FacetoFace |
CONTACT US
Give us a call, send us an email us, or fill out our form at:
813-622-8252 | info@tblc.org
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