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FLA: Call for Proposals

Monday, July 30th, 2007

Have you recently done a presentation or attended a workshop that you thought would be of interest to FLA members?  Then go to the FLA Web site and submit a proposal. 

The Program Proposal deadline is August 26, and you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to share your information.   This year’s conference theme is “Celebrate the Leader in You.”  So be the leader you are and get busy on your proposals!

The conference will be held at the Tradewinds Beach Resorts and Conference Center, St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Click here for more information. 

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Member Satisfaction Survey

Thursday, July 26th, 2007

Our members’ opinions about our organization is very important to us. Let us know what you think!

Members, please click here to fill out our member satisfaction survey. 

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2008 Emerging Leaders Program

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Apply now for the ALA Emerging Leaders Program!

Attend two workshop days with Maureen Sullivan and Connie Paul, participate in projects, network with 119 of your peers, get an inside look into ALA structure, and have an opportunity to serve your profession. Click here for more information, including dates and fees. 

Submission applications are due August 15.

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What do genealogy, anthropology and marketing have in common?

Tuesday, July 24th, 2007

You can use census data to help you with all three!

Sign up for our “Accessing and Understanding Census Data” workshop (July 27) to learn about the Census Bureau’s structure, its functions and how data is collected, and a brief history of the census collection.

Then, use your knowledge to help you learn about your family’s history, or to study people’s habits and trends over a period of time, or to gather demographic data to help you target your marketing efforts.

What else can you do with a better understanding of census data?

Click here to sign up for our workshop!

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TBLC Library Champion Award

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

TBLC Library Champion Award 

Nominations are now open for the 2007 TBLC Library Champion Award. 

The TBLC Library Champion Award is granted to recognize an elected or appointed official serving in any level of government who has demonstrated exceptional support for and attention to libraries. 

The 2006 recipients were Sen. Mike Fasano (New Port Richey) and Rep. Anthony “Trey” Traviesa.  In the past we have also honored local officials, including Rick Baker, Mayor of St. Petersburg, and Bob English, a Polk County Commissioner. 

Nominations for the TBLC Library Champion Award may be made by the voting representative of any TBLC member library or by the TBLC Executive Director.  The TBLC Board of Directors will review all nominations and select the recipient. 

Deadline for nominations for the 2007 TBLC Library Champion Award is August 31, 2007. 

Click here to nominate an individual.

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SirsiDynix announces FREE Webinars

Monday, July 23rd, 2007

Providing you FREE access to industry-leading speakers and events, SirsiDynix Institute’s mission is to support librarianship and advance the work of librarians around the world.

Attend online as the SirsiDynix Institute presents compelling speakers selected from among leaders in librarianship and information technology. In each biweekly Web conference, presenters will share their expertise and enhance your understanding of current topics important to librarians.

Click here for a list of upcoming Webinars.

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July issue of Wavelinks now available

Friday, July 20th, 2007

Click here to view the July issue of Wavelinks, our member newsletter.

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Librarian 2.0 – Interviews of the future of librarians

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Degree Tutor has posted a list of very interesting interviews with librarians and others involved in the library world about the future of librarians. One of the interviews is with David Lee King, our Annual Meeting keynote speaker.

Click here to view the interview links on Degree Tutor’s Web site.

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Don’t let budget cuts stop you from promoting your library

Monday, July 16th, 2007

Working and Winning with the Media
August 30, 2007
9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

Andrew Sanderbeck leads the Working and Winning with the Media workshop by showing you the most effective ways your library can partner and work with the local media.

As a result of this workshop, participants will learn and begin to master:

  • Three easy ways to build relationships with the local media
  • What to say and do when the media wants to interview you
  • The basics of journalism lingo and how the media uses it
  • The role of the appointed spokesperson for your organization
  • The anatomy and “Five W’s” of a successful press release
  • Seven elements of a professionally prepared email press release
  • How to work with the media when there’s a crisis in the library
  • The dos & don’ts of creating Public Service Announcements
  • The essential components of a media kit for your organization
  • Creating your own media: How other libraries use social networking sites like You Tube and MySpace to create their own public relations communications

Click here for more information or to register for this class.

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Core Competencies for Library Staff

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

In this FREE one-hour webinar (July 25, 11 a.m. PDT/2 p.m. EDT), WebJunction will explore competencies for library staff — how defining core competencies builds a foundation for identifying skills and knowledge gaps and leads to targeted training that will help keep libraries viable in the 21st century.

Click here for more information or to register for this webinar.

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