The NEFLIN Summer Schedule is up! There are lots of virtual and face to face classes to keep you busy, including:On our sister blog, Library Webinars, we have just put up the monthly list of live webinars.
We have found numerous webinars in June that can assist with your professional development. Here are some randomly selected topics:
NEFLIN has two library awards that will be presented at the NEFLIN Annual Meeting on Friday, September 17, 2010. Nominations are now being sought for:
1. Library Champion Award. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated exceptional support for a NEFLIN library.
2. Innovation Award. This award recognizes an innovative program or service that has demonstrated impact on the community a NEFLIN library serves.
Nominations may be made by any staff member in a NEFLIN library.
The deadline for nominations is June 30, 2010.
Nomination Forms
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The deadline for applications is a postmark date of June 1.
Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute: Year 7
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.
Beginning in 2010, the Institute will be a blended learning experience that includes:
• 3 online classes
• 7 face-to-face faculty-led classes (Ft. Lauderdale or Ocala)
• Online resources including a wiki and webinars
• Self-selected, goal-based mentoring partnerships
• Live and online performance and learning support
Schedule of online and faculty led classes
Applications online at http://dlis.dos.state.fl.us/bld/leadership
Applications accepted from March 15, 2010 – June 1, 2010
Notification of Acceptance – August 1, 2010
NEFLIN has just updated many of the vendor discounts it has negotiated on your behalf.
Plus, eight new vendors have been added, bringing the total to over 50.
Go to www.neflin.org/discounts to view the offers and let us know what other vendors we should contact.
New Vendors:
I hadn't planned it, but the main links this week all regard mobile tech, thus the title of this post.
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OCLC is hosting a free online symposium later this month. The Future is Mobile, Is Your Library Ready? Thursday, May 20, 1:00pm-4:00pm.
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So I'm reading TV Guide this week (Yes, I know TV Guide. 15 million of us still read it weekly, thank you.) And there are a number of "mobile tags" in the issue (see above). I was intrigued.
I did some investigating and learned a little about how these tags work. The diagram below from the wikipedia is a good illustration.
Using your smart phone or Blackberry you can take a picture of a "tag" in a magazine or other print source and the tag is decoded by your phone and then takes you to a website with more information.
Some libraries have already adopted these tags (e.g., QR Codes) in the stacks or catalog. A few examples.
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Google is looking to compete with Amazon and Apple by opening their Google Editions (E-Bookstore) this summer. This would be a separate program from the scanned collection in Google Books.
"The e-books would exist in a 'cloud library', which could be accessed from potentially any device, including laptops, smart phones or e-readers."
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I love genealogists, but now they want my DNA? Just kidding, Arnold. I had no idea that genealogy folks were into this. Check out this program at the Clay County Public Library tomorrow if you are interested in learning more.
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Those who know of my TiVo addiction must realize that May is a wild month with most TV series winding down to their season, or series, finales.
I am going to miss both Lost (6 year run) and 24 (8 year run).
Oh well, I will just have to move on and just enjoy the other quality TV programs and movies that TiVo provides me with each week!
Attention, NEFLIN members!
Space is still available in the full-day Ask a Librarian workshop at NEFLIN on Thursday, May 27th. Join us for a hands-on introduction to virtual reference and the software used on Ask a Librarian, Florida’s virtual reference service.
Following this workshop, you will be able to:
Previously-trained staff who wish to increase their skill and/or comfort levels on Ask a Librarian are always highly encouraged to attend!
If you have any questions, please email Traci Avet, Virtual Reference Coordinator, at avett@tblc.org.
The State Library and Archives of Florida is proud to announce WebJunction Florida. This Web site provides Florida library staff access to free, self-paced online courses.
Course topics include:
The complete list of courses and details on how to register for this new service can be found at WebJunction Florida. Please note that your registration must be approved before the list of courses becomes visible.
For more information, contact Stephanie Race at 850.245.6630.
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On our sister blog, Library Webinars, we have just put up the monthly list of live webinars.
We have found 30+ webinars and online conferences in May that can assist with your professional development. Here are some randomly selected topics:
Check it out!
This is such a great story. Thanks again, Paul.
My local newspaper reported today that the last issue resolved by the state legislature was funding for public libraries. 11:59pm on the last day of the budget process.
From Charlie Parker, FLA Legislative Committee Chair.
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Budget Chairs Restore State Funding to Public Libraries to $21.2 Million
Thank you for taking time to e-mail state legislators to restore NEFLIN's funding. Your e-mails had an impact. The six Florida MLCs, which includes NEFLIN, are now in the state budget at $1.2 million.
However, we still have work to do.
There is still a significant reduction being considered in State Aid to Public Libraries. A reduction will not only affect public libraries but the MLCs and State Library too. Please read the information below from the Florida Library Association and e-mail these legislators now.
Thanks for your support!
Brad Ward, NEFLIN
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One Last Library Funding Push in the Legislature - $21.2 Million is Needed to Support Public Libraries and an $8 Million Cut (37%) Has Been Proposed With 3 Days Left to Finish the Budget!
We are embarrassed to ask you to step up one more time and contact the Governor, legislative leadership, and your legislators to support State funding for public libraries but ask you we must. Earlier this week a budget conference committee could not reach agreement about State Aid to Public Libraries funding so the issue goes now Budget Chairs Senator Alexander and Representative Rivera.
When they met Thursday Senator Alexander proposed $13,253,978 or an $8 million (37%) State Aid cut, to the $21.2 million needed and the amount provided this year.
Go to: http://capwiz.com/ala/fl/home/
Select "Take Action".
Fill out the Required information and select "Send Message".
(Your e-mail will then go to all the legislators who are dealing with this issue.)
Thank you for all your help!
An addition to the presentations from "Computers in Libraries".
NEFLIN Libraries were well represented in the annual awards handed out by the Florida Library Association. Congratulations to the following groups and individuals!
The Alachua County Library District (ACLD) emphasizes excellent library services to improve quality of life for the entire community. ACLD seeks to provide essential community services, addressing local needs while serving as a model for other libraries. The Library Partnership and the Gator Mobile Health Clinic are two unique and collaborative partnerships that have drawn national attention for innovation and effectiveness.
To develop a climate where all employees share a common vision, Jacksonville Public Library established Destination: Leadership. A team of 18 internal trainers led all full-time employees in an 8-hour class over 15 months to develop leadership skills and to positively influence the library's organizational culture.
In 1980, Fran Kolonia provided expertise and support to establish the Friends of the Ocala Public Library. She served three terms as President of the Ocala Friends and held numerous other offices, including the first Book Sale Chairman. Her leadership in a 1990 library referendum led to a county-governed library system and she has been an active advocate for libraries locally and across Florida for three decades.
CREATE (Colossal, Reading, Entertaining, Artsy, Teen Event) highlighted talents and positive achievements of Marion County youth, involved area businesses, and promoted the library as a place to develop teen talents through a writer's conference, a filmmaker's contest, a battle for the bands and a fine art show.
Dr. Elizabeth Curry is a librarian, trainer, facilitator with experience in human services as well as in all types of libraries. She has held leadership roles in local, state, regional and national professional organizations. While Executive Director of the Southeast Florida Library Information Network, this former FLA President implemented Free-Net, a community network and SunSeeker, a Leadership Institute, forerunner to Florida's Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute. As a consultant, she has worked with the State Library of Florida, multitype cooperatives and library systems across Florida.
Bee-a-Reader, established in 2005, provides a weekly 15-minute read aloud program for school children and their families. Children receive a bookmark at each visit and occasional special incentives. This easily reproducible program is offered at the headquarters library and four of the system's branches. Nancy Young is Children's Division Manager.
For many years the membership in the group had hovered around 200. Although memberships in groups are on the decline, the Friends decided that with a proactive approach they could increase their membership. During 2009, in conjunction with their 50th anniversary celebration, they set out to increase the number to 300. In February they launched a "Love Your Library" campaign, with displays, posters and hanging hearts for each person who renewed or joined during February. In September they launched "Bee a Winner and Join the Friend" in conjunction with the Library's Annual Adult Team Spelling Bee fundraiser. For each campaign they designed materials that were appropriate to the theme. By the end of the year they had met their goal with 301 members!
Columbia Friends know how to give a party! They celebrated their 50th anniversary with "a year-long series of events that ended with a birthday bash" that brought over 500 people to their open house. The number and duration of the Friends involvement was almost inspirational. They produced a calendar listing the many events planned, historical library and staff photos and interesting tidbits about the library. Monthly author programs were held. The celebration also served to draw attention to the library and to bring people to the three library locations so they could see what the library offers and to increase membership in the Friends of the Library.
In 2009 the Friends worked hard to develop a new, fresh image through a comprehensive marking program and to foster community awareness of the Friends. This included a new logo and the development of the web site. The web site is bright, colorful, easy to read and invites the reader to explore further. A simple menu makes navigation easy. Content provides current information on Friends and Library programs. Check it out: www.friendsoftheocalalibrary.org.
