Florida Electronic Library webinars in April

Register for one or all of these FEL/Gale Cengage webinar taught by virtual trainer Julie Pepera, Gale Cengage Customer Education Specialist.

SMALL BUSINESS HELP USING FLORIDA ELECTRONIC LIBRARY resources

Thursday, April 5 12, 10:00 - 11:00 amThis online course will provide attendees with an overview of the two newest FEL resources – Small Business Resource Center and DemoGraphics Now. Both resources are useful for small business owners and entrepreneurs:

• Small Business Resource Center covers all major areas of starting and maintaining a small business, and
• DemoGraphics Now can help determine who and where customers are

Attendees will learn the most efficient and effective search strategies and tools of both resources.

Register for Small Business Help at http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A315904 

Reader's Advisory Using Florida Electronic Library Resources

Thursday, April 12, 10:00 - 11:00 am
This online course will provide attendees with an overview of FEL's new resource Books & Authors which provides reader's advisory for children's, young adult, and adult fiction and non-fiction. Books & Authors is specially designed to complement the browsing habits of today's Web user, integrating easy-to-follow menus that allow users to broaden and narrow their searches according to author, title, series, awards and other criteria. At the same time, its meticulously edited database -developed by a team of genre experts - delivers up-to-date, reliable information. The instructor will demonstrate how to efficiently and effectively get the most out of Books &  Authors.

Register for Reader’s Advisory at http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A315907

Research for Media Specialists using Florida electronic library resources

Thursday, April 26, 10:00 - 11:00 am
This one hour webinar will cover what resources are available from the Florida Virtual Library and Gale Cengage Learning to help Media Specialists work with students in their schools? How can you build library usage by assisting teachers in integrating these resources into the classroom?

Register for Research for Media Specialists at http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A315908

Virtual Trainer: Julie Pepera, Gale Cengage Customer Education Specialist

• Cost: Free for Florida Library Staff
• Cancellation deadline is two business days prior to the webinar. See each webinar description for details.

See all NEFLIN classes at: http://www.neflin.org

Leadership Institute now accepting applications

The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute prepares individuals to lead libraries today and into the future. If you are a dynamic, creative and achievement-oriented individual who is interested in increasing and improving your library leadership knowledge and skills, apply today.

The Institute includes:

• Ten face to face learning sessions.

• Online resources including a wiki and webinars.

• Self-selected, goal-based mentoring partnerships.

• Live and online learning support.

This nationally recognized, comprehensive, 10-month Institute provides an opportunity for you to improve your leadership skills and become part of an elite group of over 250 Institute graduates who are leading changes in libraries across Florida, making a difference today while shaping the future of information access.

The Institute is open to anyone who works in a Florida library (public, academic, school, and special). It is designed for professional librarians, as well as those in positions without a master's degree in Library Science. Candidates should have a minimum of two years professional library experience and a demonstrated successful professional work experience.

Applications available online.

Applications Accepted From April 1 - June 1, 2012

Notification of Acceptance - August 1, 2012

Registration Fee - $195

Host sites are Plant City (Hillsborough County) and Delray Beach (Palm Beach County).

For more information, visit our website or contact Jill Canono at jill.canono@dos.myflorida.com.

Library Webinars: April 2012

On our sister blog, Library Webinars, we have just put up the monthly list of live webinars.

We have found numerous webinars in April that can assist with your professional development. Here are some selected topics:

• eBook Purchasing and Lending eBook Readers
• Engaging Pro Bono and Skilled Volunteers
• Great New Books for Boys
• (Making) Virtual Connections with Your Patrons
• Skills for the Everyday Leader
• Spring Buzz: Cookbooks

Check them out!

New Class Added in Marion County

Personal Development Classes with Andrea Giggetts
Thursday, June 7
Marion County Public Library, 2720 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, Fl 34470


Andrea Giggetts of Giggetts and Associates will lead two half day workshops at the Marion County Public Library in Ocala on Thursday, June 7. Register below to attend one or both workshops.

How Did I Get So Busy? The 28-Day Plan to Free Your Time, Reclaim Your Schedule, and Reconnect with What Matters Most!
9:00 am - 12:00 noon
Do you feel stressed, overworked, and running on empty? There’s no doubt about it - these days we are just too busy. Even with the conveniences of technology, we are still compelled to get more done in less time. This workshop is for those who feel perpetually overwhelmed and overworked. Come learn how to strip meaningless activities that occupy your time. Objective: Our goal is to assist you in de-stressing and to nourish your mind, body, and spirit which will yield big rewards for the library.

Public Speaking with Pizzazz
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Is the fear of public speaking in the way of your success?  Are you afraid to stand up and speak your mind?  Do you want to be able to communicate more effectively at work?  Are you interested in improving your speaking skills during meetings, presentations, or by motivating people? And, are you searching for a positive, friendly atmosphere that will build your confidence and boost your self-esteem? Objective: You’ll build a better “speaking” you by developing your public speaking abilities and presentation skills.  Emphasis will be placed on the fundamentals of developing quality speeches. Participants will also deliver impromptu speeches in an experienced and poised manner and receive friendly evaluations and feedback to be used for their personal growth and development.


Register for one or both workshops: http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A316844 

Library Guy's team says "Thank You"

The sometimes forgotten part of advocacy is saying "thanks".

Last Friday afternoon as the Florida state legislature concluded Paul "The Library Guy' Clark and his team were in the Capitol thanking legislators!

Invitation for NEFLIN members to attend a focus group

NEFLIN Members,   

  

You are invited to attend an upcoming focus group in your area.     

NEFLIN is a member-driven organization.  We support you, so you can give great service to your community.  Your needs, ideas, observations, dreams, visions, and success stories help shape NEFLIN's services.  We need your help to focus on  "Building and Connecting a Network of Bests".      

NEFLIN will be holding five focus groups around our region during March, April, and May to gather input from our members. This is one method we are using to learn where to put NEFLIN's resources as we develop our new Strategic Plan. 

. ...and to dispel the rumor that there is no free lunch, they were not talking about NEFLIN. A free lunch will be available for those attending the focus group sessions, along with a good amount of fun and learning.

Register below to attend one of these dates and location:

• Friday, March 30, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Alachua County Library District, Tower Road Branch Library, Gainesville
• Friday, April 27, 9:00 am -1:00 pm, Brevard Central Library, Cocoa
• Wednesday, May 2, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Jacksonville Main Library
• Friday, May 4, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, NEFLIN Office, Orange Park
• Friday, May 11, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, Marion County Public Library, Ocala

To Register: http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A316392  

Follow our Progress.  Strategic Planning Website:  http://www.neflin.org/planning 

 

NEFLIN Spring Schedule Announced

April-May-June Classes

Complete Schedule Here

Live Online Webinars include:
Supervisory Skills Series with Linda Bruno
Conducting Surveys Series with Kathryn Brockmeier
Facebook Privacy with Diana Silveira
Rudimentary RDA with Deborah Fritz
The Accidental Systems Librarian with Nicole Engard

Face to Face classes include:
Mother Goose on the Loose with Betsy Diamant-Cohen
Advanced Readers Advisory Service with Joyce Saricks
Lapsit Programming for Infants and Toddlers with Sherry Norfolk
Black Belt Librarians: Creating a Safer Work Place with Warren Graham

                            Much more! See All Classes Here
                     Classes fill up so register early to get a seat