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  • Keynote: Creative is not a noun!

    Community

    Creativity is not magic. Creativity is for everyone! In this talk, writer and artist Austin Kleon (New York Times bestselling author of Steal Like An Artist, Show Your Work!, Keep […]

  • 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 […]

  • Engaging Seniors in Memory Care and Senior Living

    Community

    The Orange County Library System recognized a need to expand programming for seniors in our community. In this session, we’ll share how we developed engaging programs for memory care participants […]

  • Managing Up: A Guide to Cultivating an Effective Relationship with Your Supervisor

    Leaders

    The employee-supervisor dynamic is inherently difficult to navigate due to the power differential. When this relationship is challenging, employees may be at risk for reduced effectiveness and performance. A poor relationship can even impact your health and well-being. This webinar offers concrete actions and insights to positively influence your relationship with your supervisor. This proactive, […]

  • Why Libraries Need Fewer Ideas and Better Innovation Decisions

    Opportunities

    Libraries are frequently encouraged to innovate, experiment, and try new approaches. In practice, many of these efforts stall or create unintended strain, not because the ideas lack merit, but because we rarely have a disciplined way to decide what kind of innovation we are attempting in the first place. This interactive virtual session introduces a […]

  • Building a Stronger Team with Lessons from Geese

    Strong Teams

    Okay, this may be the first time you've ever heard the idea of learning from geese 😊. We likely all recognize that there are many things Mother Nature can teach us, so why not pay attention to how birds journey through life as an example of how we should behave with others? The more we […]

  • 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 […]

  • Build Community: Turning Local Connections into Library Partnerships

    Community

    Florida libraries do more than provide services. They build community! This session explores practical ways library staff can develop meaningful local connections that expand outreach, increase visibility, and strengthen relationships […]

  • Learn, Experiment, Innovate: The Opportunity for Libraries in an AI World

    Opportunities

    This inspiring 60-minute session explores the transformative role of Generative AI in education and libraries. Participants will learn about AI's prevalence in our day-to-day existence and how its rapid advancements are transforming our lives in and out of the classroom. We'll provide an overview of the latest developments in AI, from policy changes to new […]

  • Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success

    Leaders

    Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. In this practical one-hour webinar, Dr. Curtis Rogers will guide you through how to build an effective onboarding process that welcomes new employees, integrates them into your library’s culture, and sets them up to thrive. We’ll explore how managers […]

  • Say What? Communicating More Effectively with Others

    Strong Teams

    Communication skills are some of the most important skills that you need to develop to be successful in the workplace and in life. We are constantly communicating! We talk to people face to face, and we listen when people talk to us. We write emails and reports, and we read the documents that are sent […]

  • Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success

    Leaders

    Bringing new staff on board is one of the most important investments your library can make. In this practical one-hour webinar, Dr. Curtis Rogers will guide you through how to build an effective onboarding process that welcomes new employees, integrates them into your library’s culture, and sets them up to thrive. We’ll explore how managers […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beyond the Burnout: Leading Libraries Out of Grind Culture

    Leaders

    In library service, "doing more with less" has quietly shifted from a temporary challenge to a permanent reality for many libraries. For library leaders, grind culture manifests as burnout, silent resentment, and the unspoken expectation that staff can continue to keep everything moving smoothly. This presentation examines how these habits erode institutional trust and staff […]

  • Supporting Local Businesses – The Libraries as Launchpads Method

    Opportunities

    Libraries are uniquely positioned to support aspiring business owners. They have always been about more than just books; expanding access to knowledge, tools, and opportunity. Just as the printing press once revolutionized access to information and fueled the growth of libraries, today libraries continue to play a critical role in ensuring communities have equitable access […]

  • Building Your Confidence Muscle to Build a Stronger Team

    Strong Teams

    If you look up the definition of confidence, you'll see something along the lines of "self-assurance" or a mention of appreciating our own abilities and qualities. Perhaps it seems that should be a given in the library world, considering we are surrounded by knowledge. But maybe being surrounded by all that knowledge is exactly WHY […]

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.