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Programs and Services for Libraries

SEFLIN is a nonprofit Multitype Library Cooperative that provides librarians continuing education opportunities (CE Credits for librarians), social services in libraries, vendors’ discounts, consortia purchases, and more.

Training Events for Librarians

Complete list of Upcoming Events | On-Demand Training

Library Technology Planning for Today and Tomorrow

February 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Creating and implementing a technology plan can help you open the door to the modern era. Sound planning can lead to increased funding for technology in your library. Most importantly, a solid technology plan can help you create an environment that truly meets the needs of the community your library serves.
Presenter: Diana Silveira
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Psychology: How psychology can help people to follow the rules voluntarily

February 10, 2022 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Back to the Basics: An Interactive Series – Session 2 of 3
Help Ryan to redesigning the Core Training! During this interactive session a psychology section of the current Core Training will be discussed.
Presenter: Ryan Dowd
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Serving Your Library’s LGBTQ+ Community

March 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

As library workers and librarians, we all serve LGBTQ+ patrons and communities, whether we are aware of this or not. LGBTQ+ patrons have unique and specific information needs and experience significant barriers to accessing library resources. During this interactive webinar, we’ll learn from and with each other, as we all have specific skillsets we can share, as well as opportunities for personal and professional growth, to work towards creating more inclusive libraries, meeting our LGBTQ patrons’ information needs, and eliminating barriers to resources.
Presenter: Karina Hagelin
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About SEFLIN

SEFLIN (Southeast Florida Library Information Network), Inc. is one of the nation’s largest multi-type library cooperatives (MLC). SEFLIN member libraries/library systems represent more than 300 public, academic, and school libraries serving a culturally rich and diverse population of more than 6 million Floridians.

SEFLIN was established in 1984, beginning as a demonstration project funded by the State’s Division of Library & Information Services with a federal LSTA grant. Today, SEFLIN is known locally, regionally, and nationally as a leader in collaboratively planning and providing: (1) a comprehensive continuing education program for library staff, (2) the joint use of technology to expand library services, (3) enhanced resource sharing opportunities between member libraries/library system, and (4) social services support.

SEFLIN 2019-2020 Librarians Continuing education, social services, and consortia purchases

SEFLIN is dedicated to supporting cooperation between all library types in our service area. SEFLIN offers continuing education opportunities for librarians, equipment loans, consortia purchases, and social services .

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