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July 16, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. - Signature Grand - Davie, Florida
Speakers and participants will explore ideas, services, and programs important for libraries of the future.
Presentations will include:
Riding the Shift: Organization 2.0 and the Future of Libraries by Meredith Farkas, Head of Instructional Initiatives at Norwich University and Technology Columnist for American Libraries
Interconnections: The IMLS National Study on the Use of Libraries, Museums and the Internet by Jose Marie Griffiths, Professor & Dean, School of Information and Library Science University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Trinity International University - Florida Regional Center
The SEFLIN Board of Directors has extended Associate Membership to Trinity International University - Florida Regional Center. Verna Thomas is the TIU Florida Library Director. TIU Florida provides innovative and flexible undergraduate and graduate educational programs accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Florida Department of Education's Commission for Independent Education.
SEFLIN members libraries represent more than 300 library service locations and 3,000 library staff. SEFLIN supports library organizations in transcending boundaries and working collaboratively to improve library services.
Recogntion and Celebration
On June 20, 2008, SEFLIN honored the 2008 class of the Sun Seeker Leadership Institute. Twenty future library leaders participated in a series of monthly activities including sessions conducted by Dr. Elizabeth Curry on the principles and challenges of leadership as presented in The Leadership Challenge. Members of the SEFLIN Board of Directors, past Sun Seekers, mentors and friends also joined in recognizing the Sun Seekers and celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Sun Seeker leadership program.
A list of 2008 Sun Seekers, the mission and history of this leadership program, and links to photos are available on the SEFLIN Sun Seeker Web page.
Sun Seeker Leadership Institute
Member Library Plans
As part of its Disaster Preparedness and Response strategic initiative, SEFLIN has posted a new Web page containing links to selected information and resources. Links are provided to the disaster plans of SEFLIN member libraries and county, state and federal government information. Please contact SEFLIN if you wish to have your library's disaster preparedness and response information posted.
Disaster Planning and Recovery Resources
Event Cancellations
Persons attending SEFLIN events should review SEFLIN's cancellation procedures in the event of hurricanes or tropical storms. The procedures covers both 'watches' and 'warnings' issued by the National Weather Service.
SEFLIN Hurricane/Tropical Storm Policy
Southeast Florida Library Leaders: Building the Next Generation of Service to Underserved Populations
Twenty-four library staff working in Southeast Florida libraries have been selected for the Florida State University's Library Leadership and Management Master's program or the Certificate in Leadership & Management program. All students will receive a full tuition scholarship. The Southeast Florida Library Leaders: Building the Next Generation of Service to Underserved Populations project was developed by Florida State University in partnership with SEFLIN, the Broward County Library and the Miami Dade Public Library System. The project has been awarded a $559,872 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant from the US Institute of Museum and Library Services.
SEFLIN & PBCC Establish Agreement
SEFLIN classes, meetings and events will be held in two training/meeting rooms in the Library Learning Resources Center (LLRC) at the Palm Beach Community College Lake Worth campus. The use of the rooms are governed by a letter of agreement between Palm Beach Community College Library and SEFLIN.
Continuing Education & Career Growth Program
Library staff of SEFLIN members may access the Neal-Schuman Professional Education Network. A wide variety of continuing education & career growth programs, developed by librarians for librarians, are available. Learn from the profession's leading practitioners and thinkers, selecting from a robust schedule of 50+ audio and web-based seminars and workshops. Contact your SEFLIN Training Administrator to learn more.
List of SEFLIN Training Administrators
Professional Networking Service for Member Library Staff
The Library Staff Networking Directory offers an online service designed to facilitate the sharing of knowledge and professional expertise among the library staff in member libraries. More than 1,500 staff persons from the Southeast Florida region are listed in the directory.
Library staff may post a professional biography, upload photos, select job duties and professional interests, add hyperlinks to useful Web sites, upload documents and presentations, and identify contacts among the other staff persons in the Directory.
