TBLC 2010 Annual Meeting
The 2010 TBLC Annual Meeting was held on Friday, November 5th. For a recap and links to Lee Rainie’s and Charlie Parker’s presentations click below. TBLC 2010 Annual Meeting Page with all information.
Basic 21st Century Technology, Information & Communication Skills for Successful Citizens
Basic 21st Century Technology, Information & Communication Skills for Successful Citizens – Paul Alford, Learning Services Manager at Citrus County Public Library In order for Floridians to thrive and prosper in today’s information and technology based culture, they need to know a great deal about use of technology, information and communications. Fortunately, for some time now, […]
WebJunction Florida Now Available
The State Library and Archives of Florida is proud to announce WebJunction Florida. This Web site provides Florida library staff access to free, self-paced online courses. Course topics include: Application Software Customer Service and Interpersonal Skills Library Management Library Services Networking and Security Organizational Management Personnel Management Technology · Web Design and Development The complete […]
State Aid – Budget Chairs Restore State Funding to Public Libraries to $21.2 Million
At midnight the House accepted a Senate offer to restore State Aid to Public Libraries to the current year level of $21.2 million. When Senate Budget Chair J. D. Alexander made the offer, he asked if “the library guy” with the signs was in the room. The library guy we all know is Paul Clark who […]
Big Read Tampa Kickoff Ceremony
Join Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative in kicking off The Big Read Tampa celebrating Amy Tan’s The Joy Luck Club, at John F. Germany Public Library, Saturday, May 1 at 4 p.m. In a partnership with the Straz Center for the Performing Arts and with support from the Friends of the Library of Tampa-Hillsborough County, […]
Pasco County Library System Wins Two FLA Awards
Major congratulations to the Pasco County Library System on winning two FLA awards! The Florida Library Association (FLA) has awarded two FLA Awards to the Pasco County Library System. Libraries Director Linda Allen won the Librarian of the Year award. This honor is presented “in recognition of outstanding and ongoing contributions to Florida librarianship.” Ms. […]
2010 VIP Workshop Registration Open!
Register now to attend the 2010 VIP Workshop– C U @ the Library. The day-long event will be held on May 14, 2010 at the St. Petersburg College EpiCenter. New this year, an online option will be available for attendees to participate from their desktop. Find out more and register here.
Sunshine State Leadership Institute Applications now being Accepted
Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute: Year 7 The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute prepares individuals to lead libraries today and into the future. If you are a dynamic, creative, and achievement oriented individual who is interested in increasing and improving your library leadership knowledge and skills, apply today. Beginning in 2010, the Institute will be […]
Important changes to the OCLC NetLibrary Service
OCLC announced last week that EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) and OCLC have signed an agreement for EBSCO to acquire the assets of the NetLibrary division. NetLibrary eBook content and eAudiobook subscriptions will continue to be available on the NetLibrary platform. EBSCO plans to provide access to the NetLibrary eBook content on the EBSCOhost® platform, one of […]
Rethinking Resource Sharing Innovation Awards 2010
The Rethinking Resource Sharing (RRS) Innovation Awards recognizes and honors an individual or institution for changes they made to improve users’ access to information through resource sharing in their library, consortium, state or country. It is hoped that the award will encourage libraries and librarians to make changes in how they do resource sharing to […]