Mentors Needed

Have you been thinking about giving back to your colleagues, and profession?  What better way than to mentor a fledgling leader in our upcoming Leadership Institute!  

You are matched up with a mentee that is extremely interested in having a mentor.  You're also provided with a framework to meet within that will assist you in having success.  Interested?  Keep reading.

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The Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute (SSLLI) prepares individuals to lead libraries today and into the future. Each participant is expected to select and work with a mentor during the 10-month Institute.

Mentors work one-on-one with their mentees to:

• Identify professional development goals.
• Provide guidance on the design, implementation, and evaluation of a library leadership project.
• Master the Institute's leadership competencies.

If you are interested in serving as a mentor during the 2013-2014 program year that begins in October and concludes in July, please submit a letter of interest that includes the following: 

1. Contact information - name, title, organization, telephone number, email address.
2. Brief outline of your area of expertise based on the Institute's competencies.
3. Reason(s) you would like to mentor a Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute participant. 

We recommend that your letter be no longer than two pages. The letter will be available for program participants to review on a closed wiki. It should provide basic information to help newly-selected participants decide whether they would like to explore the opportunity of forming a mentoring relationship with you based on their professional development needs.

Please submit your letter of interest by August 1, 2013, to Jill Canono at sslli@dos.myflorida.com.

For additional information contact Jill Canono, Leadership Development Consultant, at Jill.Canono@dos.myflorida.com or 850.245.6648.

New NEFLIN Summer Schedule Announced

July-August-September
Complete CE Schedule

Webinars include:
4 RDA Trainings
Supporting the Distance Learner
Working with Vendors
HTML for Beginners

Face to Face classes include:
Technology Road Show - 4 locations
Lean Library Management
Thrifty Ideas for Adult Programming
Succession Planning

NEFLIN Interest Groups

See all NEFLIN Classes HERE

NEFLIN Award Nominations Open

Nominations are now being accepted for the annual NEFLIN awards.  This year the NEFLIN Board has added two new awards, bringing the total to four. 

• Member of the Year Award  (New)
• Distinguished Career Award  (New)
• Innovation Award
• Library Champion Award

The deadline for nominations is June 14.  Detailed information and the online nomination forms are available at  http://www.neflin.org/awards

NEFLIN Technology Conference - May 31 Deadlines

The last day to register for the NEFLIN Technology Conference is Friday, May 31

NEFLIN Technology Conference

Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Hotel Baymeadows, Jacksonville

Registration $25, Includes Lunch

Details and Registration at
 http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A333713

Sleeping Rooms in the NEFLIN Room Block
at the Embassy Suites are $99
Call 904-899-9517 and ask for Iris to get this rate
Room Block deadline is May 31

NEFLIN Technology Conference - limited seats remaining

If you plan to attend the NEFLIN Technology Conference and haven't registered yet, don't delay. Registration is open now for NEFLIN members and there are limited seats available. Registration opens to non-members on May 13.

NEFLIN Technology Conference

Wednesday, June 19, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Hotel Baymeadows, Jacksonville

Registration $25, Includes Lunch

Registration deadline May 31

Details and Registration at
 http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A333713

Important Insights

Lee Rainie, Director of the Pew Internet (and upcoming NEFLIN Technology Conference keynote speaker) gave a report on his organization's latest research findings.  

The 10 Most Important Insights from Pew Internet's Library Research

I will get out of the way and let you read about it here.

NEFLIN Interest Groups - New Dates

The following Interest Groups have revised dates:

Leadership Interest Group
New date: Friday, May 31, 10-11 am
Live Online
Register at http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A331853

Young Adult Services Interest Group
New date: Monday, May 20, 2 - 4 pm
Location: NEFLIN in Orange Park
Register at http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A333023

April's NEFLIN Newsletter

April's NEFLIN Newsletter.

Read All About Us!

NEFLIN Technology Conference 2013

NEFLIN Technology Conference - registration open

Wednesday, June 19

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Embassy Suites Baymeadows, Jacksonville

Registration $25, including lunch

Register here

Non-member registration opens May 13

Keynote: The Next Library

Lee Rainie, Director,

Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project

Concurrent Session Descriptions

Select your sessions when registering

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:

• 10 face-to-face learning sessions

• Online learning resources

• Self-selected, goal-based mentoring partnerships

• Live and electronic learning support

This nationally recognized, comprehensive, ten month Institute (October 2013 - July 2014) provides an opportunity for you to improve your leadership skills and become part of an elite group of over 280 Institute graduates who are leading change in libraries across Florida.  They are making a difference today while shaping the future of information access.

Institute Locations: 

Cooper Memorial Library in Clermont (near Orlando)

East County Regional Library in Lehigh Acres (near Ft. Myers)

Applications online at: http://info.florida.gov/bld/leadership/institute.cfm

Application deadline: June 14, 2013

NEFLIN Interest Groups - updated schedule

NEFLIN Interest Groups bring together library staff with similar jobs or interests for discussions, networking and informal programs. 
Note: Some of the dates/times are revised from earlier schedules.

School Librarians: April 4, 3:30 - 4:30 pm Online
Outreach: April 9, 1 - 2 pm Online
Young Adult Services: April 23, 2 - 4 pm at NEFLIN
Public Services: April 26, 2 - 3 pm Online
Library Technologies: May 10, 2 - 4 pm Online
Children's Services: May 15, 2 - 4 pm at NEFLIN
Technical Services: May 17, 9 - 10:30 am Online
Staff Development: May 21, 2 - 4 pm in Gainesville
Leadership: TBA

To register or for more details on each group click here.

Library Stories You May Have Missed

Nice post by Ellyssa Kroski on her blog.  Thirty library related articles with links.  

Topics include:

• Apps
• E-books
• Makerspaces
• Social Media
• Technology Initiatives 

Check it out!

March's NEFLIN Newsletter

March's NEFLIN Newsletter is
now available at newsstands everywhere (okay...maybe just online).

12 Magic Spanish Customer Service and Reference Phrases Library Personnel Need to Know

Date: Wednesday, March 27
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location: NEFLIN, 2233 Park Avenue, Suite 402, Orange Park, FL 32073

Registrations Needed - Register Here

This interactive and fun yet powerful workshop provides:

• Basic tools to handle language and cultural barriers
• Words, phrases and dialogues that will open the door to your Latino patrons such as greetings, simple commands and instructions
• Basic library vocabulary and phrases to give directions and understand questions

Updated with additional Reference Q&A phrases and a take-back CD-Rom!
Trainer: Susana Baumann, LCS Worldwide

See all NEFLIN Continuing Education Here

NEFLIN Interest Groups Scheduled

NEFLIN Interest Groups bring together library staff with similar jobs or interests for discussions, networking and informal programs.

Children's Services: May 15, 2 - 4 pm at NEFLIN
Leadership: April 17, 10 am - 12 noon at NEFLIN
Library Technologies: May 10, 2 - 4 pm Online
Outreach: April 9, 1 - 3 pm at NEFLIN
Public Services: April 5, 2 - 3:30 pm at NEFLIN
School Librarians: April 4, 2:30 - 4:30 pm at NEFLIN
Staff Development: May 21, 2 - 4 pm in Gainesville
Technical Services: May 17, 9 - 10:30 am Online
Young Adult Services: April 23, 2 - 4 pm at NEFLIN

To register or for more details on each group click here.

NEFLIN New Spring Schedule Announced

April- May-June

Complete CE Schedule

Webinars include:
HTML 5 Fundamentals
Coaching Employees for Success
Storytime Crafts
Library Signage

Face to Face classes include:
Storytime and Beyond: The Basics
Book Repair with KAPCO
Word and Excel 2007 hands-on
New Books for Boys K-12

Plus new NEFLIN Interest Groups

See all NEFLIN Classes Here

10 Technology Projects for Your Library

ALA has a good article this week on developing new technology initiatives for your library.  Each project has detailed information to be found in the second group of
Tech Set books that NEFLIN just happens to have in our Lending Library.  

Each book can be sent and returned via the statewide courier service.  The checkout period is one month.  Reserve your title today!

So, read a book, learn stuff, and create something new for your patrons.

February's NEFLIN Newsletter

The latest edition of the NEFLIN newsletter is now available.  

It's chocked full of news and vitamins!  (okay...no vitamins, just news). 

Common Core Standards Webinar Series

NEFLIN recently completed a 5-part webinar series on Common Core Standards for school media specialists, presented by Michelle Cates of Palm Beach County School District.  Contact patty@neflin.org if you would like links to the recordings for the classes. 

Common Core #1: What is Common Core

Original Date: 1/15/13 

Common Core #2: Be Indispensible At Your School

Original Date: 1/22/13

Common Core #3: Primary Digital Sources

Original Date: 1/29/13

Common Core #4: Integrating Common Core with Marzano and Danielson

Original Date: 2/5/13

Common Core #5: Model Elementary and Secondary Common Core Lessons

Original Date: 2/12/13

Strategic Planning workshop with DeEtta Jones

Wednesday, March 20, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Brevard Central Library
308 Forrest Avenue, Cocoa, FL 32922

Introduction to Strategic Planning is a one-day experience designed to provide a high-level overview of the elements of a library strategic planning process. This class equips people who will be leading or contributing to the facilitation of a library strategic planning process with a broad understanding of the various components and considerations, as well as practical tools. Elements are presented in such a way that participants can then tailor the process or tools as appropriate to their home environment.

Participants are asked to bring organizational background documents to the session to ensure the session’s lessons are immediately applicable. Examples of helpful documents to bring may include:

• the library’s previous or current strategic plan
• the strategic plan of the library’s parent organization
• or vision, mission or values statements

Learning Outcomes: After this class, participants will:

• Learn how to successfully engage the organization in an efficient and effective planning process
• Tips and techniques for engaging key stakeholders
• Management of the overall process as well as practical design and facilitation of individual sessions

Trainer: DeEtta Jones, DeEtta Jones & Associates

Register at: http://a3.acteva.com/orderbooking/bookEvent/A329224

New Pew Report on Libraries

Library Services in the Digital Age is a new Pew Internet Report. 

Summary 

The Internet has already had a major impact on how people find and access information, and now the rising popularity of e-books is helping transform Americans’ reading habits. In this changing landscape, public libraries are trying to adjust their services to these new realities while still serving the needs of patrons who rely on more traditional resources. In a new survey of Americans’ attitudes and expectations for public libraries, the Pew Research Center finds that many library patrons are eager to see libraries’ digital services expand, yet also feel that print books remain important in the digital age.

Full Report

New River Libraries launch SmartPay

New River Public Library Cooperative and its member libraries now provide the ability to securely pay fines and fees on a customer’s library account or donate via credit or debit card using Smart Pay.

New River purchases their annual subscription through NEFLIN for Smart Pay and receives a substantial discount that was negotiated on their behalf.  This discount is available for all NEFLIN libraries.  Contact NEFLIN for more information.

The Bookless Public Library

My first thought was this is a futuristic diner, but I have learned it is San Antonio's new bookless library.

Read more about it here.

NEFLIN Annual Survey

NEFLIN is gathering information to assist in the planning of our programs and services. Please help us by completing this survey, telling us of your experiences with NEFLIN training and services. This survey takes less than 15 minutes to finish and will be available until January 25, 2013.

TAKE THE NEFLIN ANNUAL SURVEY

Florida Library Snapshot Day

 
Tell the story of your Florida library and its value to the community by participating in Florida Library Snapshot Day, January 30, 2013! 

Any Florida library is invited to submit library photos, statistics, and stories that showcase what happens during one day in their library. Librarians, media specialists, and library staff also have the option of selecting any day during the month of January or during the first week of February to take photographs, and report statistics and stories. 

For more information, or to have your library participate, go here.