It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Florida Division of Library and Information Services family member Sandy Newell. She has been a passionate supporter of Florida’s library staff over the 28 years she has been with the Division. She will be greatly missed.
TBLC Honors Former Director Dr. Barbara Stites’ 44 years of dedicated library service
Dr. Barbara J. Stites, Interim Dean of the Wilson G. Bradshaw Library at Florida Gulf Coast University, Ft. Myers, Florida is retiring on December 24, 2019 concluding a 44-year career in education and libraries. Barbara began her career as an elementary school teacher, moving to management of high school library media centers, then business and […]
How Libraries in Our Region are Honoring Black History Month
Black History Month Guide
Sarasota County Public Libraries Staff Day ft. R. David Lankes
On February 17, Sarasota County Public Libraries hosted a staff day event and invited library professionals from all over the state to attend. The keynote speaker at the event was R. David Lankes, a nationally renowned speaker and author, and Director of the University of South Carolina School of Library & Information Science. He is […]
Harwood Public Innovators Lab
Staff from the Manatee County Public Library System and Sarasota County Libraries completed a two and a half day Harwood Institute for Public Innovation lab sponsored and coordinated by the Patterson Foundation.
Successful School Partnerships with Dunedin Public Library
Learn how to build successful school partnerships modeled by the Dunedin Public Library!
Pinellas Park Library shares tips on Twitter!
Want to learn how to use Twitter to connect with your library community?
A Tribute to Summer Reading
Now that summer reading has come to an end, take a few moments to reflect on what you have accomplished.
Want to Promote Library Database Services? – Use Business Community Speak!
Thanks to Andrew Breidenbaugh and Laura Doyle from Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for sharing their insight
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Two positions available at TBLC
TBLC has openings for Special Projects Coordinator and Member Services Coordinator. Want to work at TBLC? Apply today.