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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TRAININGS & UPCOMING EVENTS
| Date/Time | Event | Type |
|---|---|---|
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05/31/2023 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
The Efficient Librarian
Fruitville Public Library – Meeting Room, Sarasota Florida |
FacetoFace |
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06/01/2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Three-Dimensional and Naturally Occurring Objects
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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06/06/2023 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
Users at the Center of Everything: Service Design in Rapidly Changing Libraries
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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07/11/2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
We're All Technology Librarians Now
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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07/18/2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
The Accidental Cataloger: Tips and Tools to Help You Use the Rules
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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07/27/2023 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Understanding the Needs of Library Users with a Personality Disorder
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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08/03/2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Thinking Forward-Revitalizing Your Keeping Up Habits
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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08/08/2023 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Creating Linked Data with Sinopia
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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08/10/2023 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Using Medical Subject Headings (MeSH®) in Cataloging
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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08/11/2023 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Tech Petting Zoo
Dunedin Public Library, Dunedin FL |
FacetoFace |
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09/20/2023 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Tension & Friction & Conflict – Oh, MY!
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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09/27/2023 8:00 am - 11:30 am |
2023 TBLC Annual Membership Meeting
Ruth Eckerd Hall, Clearwater 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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