Working With What You’ve Got: Reorganizing Existing Library Spaces

Welcoming Spaces

Discusses the many changes the Clay County Public Library System has made (and are in the process of making) over the last decade or so to create warm, engaging, comfortable places for people to spend time with us in the library. The session will focus on better utilizing the furniture and space you already have […]

Teamwork Makes the Dream Work @ Your Library

Welcoming Spaces

After an almost 30-year wait, the St. Johns County Library System, in partnership with two county departments, is moving forward with 4 new libraries, projected to open over the next 3 years. The overall project plans co-locate the library with another county department to reduce the cost of infrastructure and overall operating expenses. All four […]

Stronger Than the Storm: Recovery, Restoration, and Readiness in Public Libraries

Welcoming Spaces

Explores how Volusia County Public Library responded when hurricanes disrupted buildings and services to the community. Using the experiences of Daytona Beach Regional Library and John H. Dickerson Heritage Library as case studies, this presentation examines storm damage, recovery efforts, operational continuity, and the strategies implemented to strengthen resilience and preparedness for future events. Melissa […]

This project was funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.