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Plan now to attend the 2013 FLA annual conference to be held May 1-3 at the Hilton Orlando.
Faye Roberts
FLA Executive Director
Friday, August 31, 2012
Monday, January 12, 2009
Workshop on LSTA Grants
The State Library and Archives of Florida is pleased to announce an online workshop that will help eligible agencies with the preparation of Library Services and Technology Act grant applications for the 2009 cycle. Dorothy Frank and Marian Deeney from the State Library and Archives of Florida will provide an overview of the LSTA guidelines and application process.
Topics to be covered include:
o eligibility requirements for the LSTA grant program
o timeline for the LSTA grant process
o grant categories
o components of a proposal
o the LSTA Toolkit
Workshop dates are as follows:
January 16 10:00 a.m.
January 20 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
January 29 10:00 a.m.
February 3 10:00 a.m.
Please register online at http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/workshops/.
For more information, please contact Dorothy Frank in the Office of Community Development at (850) 245-6631 or dafrank@dos.state.fl.us.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
FLA Conference 2009 - New Members Orientation
The New Members Orientation session will be taking place at the FLA 2009 Conference. This is a great opportunity for you to meet the present and incoming president as well as fellow colleagues.
Please join us at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2009 in the Palm Beach Room of the Doubletree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando. We look forward to meeting you!
Please check to official Florida Library Conference Website for more information on the upcoming conference.
http://www.flalib.org
Please join us at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday May 6, 2009 in the Palm Beach Room of the Doubletree Hotel at the entrance to Universal Orlando. We look forward to meeting you!
Please check to official Florida Library Conference Website for more information on the upcoming conference.
http://www.flalib.org
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
FLA Conference Program
The FLA Conference Program is available. Visit http://www.flalib.org/conference_2008/2008_FLA_Registration_Program.pdf to download a PDF version of the program.
While you're creating your conference schedule, don't forget to include the following NMRT-sponsored and supported sessions:
Wednesday, April 23
Thursday, April 24
While you're creating your conference schedule, don't forget to include the following NMRT-sponsored and supported sessions:
Wednesday, April 23
- New Member’s Orientation
Speakers: Mercedes Clement, Cheryl Davis, Charlie Parker, Tracey Reed
Program Synopsis: New FLA members and conference first timers get oriented to the Association and to the ins and outs of an FLA conference.
Time: 8:30 – 9:30 AM
Where: Blue Heron
Thursday, April 24
- Increasing Your Library’s Street Cred: Reaching out to 20 and 30 Somethings
Speakers: Rachael Cathcart, Adam Davis, Lisa Kreutter, Christopher Leary, Jennifer Rodrick, Young
Program Synopsis: Get tips and tools on using marketing, technology, space and furnishings, programming, and collection development to bring this age group into the library and turn them into supporters and funders.
Time: 1:30 – 3 PM
Where: Bird Key
- Get it Write: Make your Résumé Work for You!
Speakers: Cheryl Davis, Tracey Reed
Program Synopsis: Bring your résumé for a critique, and find out what employers look for.
Time: 3:30 – 5 PM
Where: Board Room
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
New FLA award announced
The Florida Library Association is pleased to announce the creation of the “Maria Chavez-Hernandez Libraries Change Peoples’ Lives Award.” Named in honor of Florida State University’s Dr. Maria Chavez-Hernandez, this award will recognize an individual library employee or group of employees who have made a demonstrably positive and big difference in the lives of Florida’s library users.
Nominations are open to all types of libraries, library organizations and library associations in the state, all types of programs and services may be nominated. Of special focus will be programs and services that provide outreach to immigrant and/or underserved populations; other types of services can also be nominated. All programs/services must be in place for at least two years.
The Florida Library Association is proud to create this award in honor of Dr. Chavez-Hernandez and to perpetuate the dynamic spirit of her work in expanding the opportunities of information access to underserved and immigrant populations.
Dr. Chavez-Hernandez received her Ph.D. in Library Science and Information Studies from Florida State University in 1991. She is responsible for a large body of works focusing on Library and Information Services in the Caribbean region, and has provided many resources and programming on the specific Library and Information needs of Latin American immigrants and their families.
The deadline to submit nominations for this award is February 15. Nominating forms can be found by visiting the FLA home page at http://www.flalib.org and clicking on the "Awards" link at the top of the page.
Nominations are open to all types of libraries, library organizations and library associations in the state, all types of programs and services may be nominated. Of special focus will be programs and services that provide outreach to immigrant and/or underserved populations; other types of services can also be nominated. All programs/services must be in place for at least two years.
The Florida Library Association is proud to create this award in honor of Dr. Chavez-Hernandez and to perpetuate the dynamic spirit of her work in expanding the opportunities of information access to underserved and immigrant populations.
Dr. Chavez-Hernandez received her Ph.D. in Library Science and Information Studies from Florida State University in 1991. She is responsible for a large body of works focusing on Library and Information Services in the Caribbean region, and has provided many resources and programming on the specific Library and Information needs of Latin American immigrants and their families.
The deadline to submit nominations for this award is February 15. Nominating forms can be found by visiting the FLA home page at http://www.flalib.org and clicking on the "Awards" link at the top of the page.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Student Scholarships Available for 2008 FLA Conference
The FLA Scholarship Committee is pleased to open the application process for three graduate scholarships:
University of South Florida Scholarship
Florida State University Scholarship
Minority Scholarship
Application forms and submission requirements are available at http://www.flalib.org by clicking on the “2008 Scholarship Applications” link.
Scholarships to be awarded during the Annual Conference, April 22-25.
University of South Florida Scholarship
Florida State University Scholarship
Minority Scholarship
Application forms and submission requirements are available at http://www.flalib.org by clicking on the “2008 Scholarship Applications” link.
Scholarships to be awarded during the Annual Conference, April 22-25.
Monday, January 7, 2008
FLA scholarship baskets
** Reposted from the FLA listserv **
The Florida Library Association conference is just around the corner, and it's time for everyone to think about their basket creations for the scholarship fundraiser event. This year's event promises to be lots of fun at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach. So...get your ideas rolling and come up with some fun, creative baskets. Baskets can be donated by organizations, Friends' groups, library staff, individuals, anyone...
Some ideas for themes include:
*Gardening *Cooking *Cat/Dog Lover *Handyman (woman) Basket *Book Lover *Vacation *Beach Basket *Spa Basket *Foot-care Basket *Disney *Music *Movie *Chocolate *Homemade crafts (i.e., needlework)
Ok, you get the idea - sky's the limit - Have fun!!!
The simple form soon will be available soon on FLA's website http://www.flalib.org
Contact Mary C. Brown, Union County Public Library Director at marycb@neflin.org with any questions.
The Florida Library Association conference is just around the corner, and it's time for everyone to think about their basket creations for the scholarship fundraiser event. This year's event promises to be lots of fun at the Tradewinds Resort in St. Pete Beach. So...get your ideas rolling and come up with some fun, creative baskets. Baskets can be donated by organizations, Friends' groups, library staff, individuals, anyone...
Some ideas for themes include:
*Gardening *Cooking *Cat/Dog Lover *Handyman (woman) Basket *Book Lover *Vacation *Beach Basket *Spa Basket *Foot-care Basket *Disney *Music *Movie *Chocolate *Homemade crafts (i.e., needlework)
Ok, you get the idea - sky's the limit - Have fun!!!
The simple form soon will be available soon on FLA's website http://www.flalib.org
Contact Mary C. Brown, Union County Public Library Director at marycb@neflin.org with any questions.
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