October 2018 – Tampa Bay Library Consortium

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TBLC 2018 Library Champion Award: John and Amanda Horne

By Posted on October 10, 2018Posted in Hidden, News, TBLC news, Uncategorized

John and Amanda Horne are the owners of the Anna Maria Oyster Bar. Last year the Hornes began their Dive Into Reading program. In its inaugural summer, the Hornes invited approximately 70 Title I students to their Ellenton location for breakfast, reading instruction, time to read one-on-one with a mentor, and a free book. Partnering […]

TBLC Announces New Executive Director, Jim Walther

By Posted on October 5, 2018Posted in Hidden, News, TBLC news

It is my pleasure to announce Jim Walther as the new Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Library Consortium. Jim comes to the TBLC from Emporia State University’s School of Library and Information Management where he was an Assistant Professor. His teaching included leadership and management, adult learning, and much more. He served two years […]