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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10/28/2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Self-Care During Stressful Times
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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11/03/2021 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Digital Promotion
Oldsmar Public Library, Oldsmar FL |
FacetoFace |
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11/10/2021 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Cross-Training for Happier Staff & Happier Patrons
Online, _______ Florida |
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11/16/2021 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Introduction to OpenRefine
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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11/18/2021 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Building Great Programs for Seniors
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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12/02/2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
Getting Digitally Organized
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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12/13/2021 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Introduction to Cricut
Oldsmar Public Library, Oldsmar FL |
FacetoFace |
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12/16/2021 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Stories by Hand with Kathy MacMillan
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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12/17/2021 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
A Universal Design Approach to Creating Accessible Library Experiences
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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01/06/2022 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Effective Presentation And Facilitation Skills
Gulf Gate Public Library, Sarasota FL |
FacetoFace |
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01/18/2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Motivation From The Inside Out
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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01/20/2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Web Mythology: What People Believe About Websites and Why They’re Wrong
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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01/27/2022 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Welcoming and Celebrating LGBTQ+ Voices in Library Services, Collections, and Programs for All Ages
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/03/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Strategic Storytelling as Library Marketing and Advocacy
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/07/2022 9:30 am - 3:30 pm |
Basic Book Repair Workshop
Oldsmar Public Library, Oldsmar FL |
FacetoFace |
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02/10/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Avoid Programming Burnout Tap into Your Interests to Stay Engaged
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/11/2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Getting Hit on by Customers: Women (and men) share their tools for stopping unwanted attention
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/15/2022 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Information Literacy Across the Content Areas
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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02/18/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Don’t Step in the Leadership
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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03/01/2022 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Let Them Be Readers: The Importance of Graphic Novel Inclusion
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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03/03/2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
The Library Leadership Clinic: Taking Your Skills to the Next Level
Barbara S. Ponce Public Library, Pinellas Park FL |
FacetoFace |
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03/10/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Making and Coding Projects |
Online |
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03/25/2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
Programming with Python and PyMARC
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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04/26/2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm |
From Challenge to Opportunity: Facilitating Change in Technical Services
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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04/28/2022 10:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Beyond the Basics: Next Level Readers’ Advisory - 2 Part
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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05/04/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Linked Data & Bibframe in Context
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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05/05/2022 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
How to Create Accessible PDFs
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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05/12/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Can’t We All Just Get Along?
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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05/18/2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Controlled Digital Lending
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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06/03/2022 10:00 am - 11:30 am |
Stuck in the Weeds
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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06/14/2022 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Intentional Blind Spots: Are You Seeing Only What You Want To See?
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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06/21/2022 11:00 am - 1:00 pm |
Intellectual Freedom and Social Justice
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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07/20/2022 9:30 am - 12:30 pm |
The Art of Communication
Rocky Bluff Library, Ellenton FL |
FacetoFace |
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08/23/2022 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Designing Effective Library Signage : Best Practices, Tips, and Guidelines
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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09/08/2022 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
TBLC - Engaging Library Outreach to Underserved Communities
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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09/20/2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Cataloging 101
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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09/23/2022 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Cataloging 102
Online, _______ Florida |
Online |
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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