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 […]
STARLAB planetariums member discounts for June and July
STARLAB portable planetariums are now working with libraries to provide an immersive and interactive research and learning tool. During June and July, STARLAB will be offering special discounts for libraries as well. For more information, please contact Stephan Karnauch. View PowerPoint here: StarLab Presentation StarLab is the first truly portable planetarium. Invented in 1977 by […]
TBLC Honors Pride Month: Sharing FLA Presentation on LGBTQ+ Reader’s Advisory
Tricia Smith of the St. Petersburg Public Library System, and Chris Brackett of Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library presented a session titled “Queens, Kings, and ACE: LGBTQ+ Reader’s Advisory” at the 2019 FLA Conference. Both presenters were incredibly generous and allowed us to share their presentation with our members. This is an excellent reader’s advisory resource. […]
2019 FLA Award Winners Announced! Several TBLC member libraries receive accolades
2019 Florida Library Association Award Winners Announced! The 2019 Florida Library Association Awards have been announced. Several TBLC member libraries have been honored: Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Library of the Year Outstanding Business/Media Partner–WTTA News Channel 8 working with Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library Library Web Presence Citrus County Library System Outstanding New Librarian– Adam Chang […]
New Member Spotlight: Elling Eide Center
Elling Eide Center Research Library and Preserve We at TBLC are so excited to introduce our latest member library, the Elling Eide Center, a private research library and nature preserve overlooking Little Sarasota bay. The research library at the Elling Eide Center is a leading resource for Asian Studies in the southeastern United States. It […]
2019 LMF Travel Scholarships Announced
Library MakerFest Daytona Beach Regional Library April 12, 2019 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm We will be offering a $300 scholarship to 10 member libraries from our region to travel to Daytona Beach Regional Library and showcase in a booth. The deadline to apply is March 28, 2019. This scholarship is our way to […]
TBLC 2018 Library Champion Award: John and Amanda Horne
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
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 […]
TBLC 2018 Library Champion Awards: Charlie Crist
TBLC 2018 Legislative Champion Awards Announced The Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) is pleased to announce that Congressman Charlie Crist is one of the recipients of the 2018 Library Champion Awards. These honorees were nominated by library leaders from TBLC’s 18 county region and as community leaders who have demonstrated exceptional support for library programs. On May 14th, Crist visited […]
TBLC 2018 Library Champion Awards: Senator Jeff Brandes
TBLC 2018 Legislative Champion Awards Announced The Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) is pleased to announce that Senator Jeff Brandes is one of the recipients of the 2018 Library Champion Awards. These honorees were nominated by library leaders from TBLC’s 18 county region and as community leaders who have demonstrated exceptional support for library programs. PPLC Executive Director Cheryl Morales […]