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

• 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
  

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.

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.

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:

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*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)

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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.