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SUMMARY:Keynote: Creative is not a noun!
DESCRIPTION: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 Going and Don’t Call It Art) will share 10 principles for doing more creative work in the digital age. We’ll learn how to think in networks\, embrace influence instead of run away from it\, use analog tools for better ideas\, and cultivate habits of lifelong curiosity and attention. Kleon will also talk about how his career started in a library and how librarians serve as a personal model for parenting both his kids and his own inner kid.  	 \nAustin Kleon\nAustin Kleon is the New York Times bestselling author of a series of illustrated books about creativity in the digital age: Steal Like An Artist\, Show Your Work!\, Keep Going\, and Don’t Call It Art. He’s also the author of Newspaper Blackout\, a collection of poems made by redacting the newspaper with a permanent marker. His books have sold over two million copies and have been translated into over 30 languages. He’s been featured on NPR’s Morning Edition\, PBS Newshour\, and in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. New York Magazine called his work “brilliant\,” The Atlantic called him “positively one of the most interesting people on the Internet\,” and The New Yorker said his poems “resurrect the newspaper when everybody else is declaring it dead.” He speaks for organizations such as Pixar\, Google\, Netflix\, SXSW\, TEDx\, Dropbox\, Adobe\, and The Economist. In previous lives\, he worked as a librarian\, a web designer\, and an advertising copywriter. He lives in Austin\, Texas\, with his wife and sons. Visit him online at www.austinkleon.com
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/keynote-creative-is-not-a-noun/
CATEGORIES:Community,Leaders,Opportunities,Strong Teams,Welcoming Spaces
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SUMMARY:Working With What You’ve Got: Reorganizing Existing Library Spaces
DESCRIPTION: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 without a huge outlay of funds. \nBrandy Black \nBrandy Black grew up in a Navy family\, living all across the United States. Her family finally settled in Florida where she graduated high school. She received her undergraduate degree Classical Studies from the University of Florida and received her MLIS from Florida State University. She has worked in libraries in both Georgia and Florida\, spending the last 13 years at Clay County Public Library\, FL\, currently as the Operations Manager. In her free time she enjoys reading\, going to Disney World\, and traveling with her husband who is also a librarian.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/working-with-what-youve-got-reorganizing-existing-library-spaces/
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Spaces
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SUMMARY:Engaging Seniors in Memory Care and Senior Living
DESCRIPTION: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 and senior living residents\, while also supporting caregivers and fostering meaningful connections. \nSheri Holland\nSheri Holland is the Community Engagement Manager for the Orange County Library System\, where she has spent over 31 years supporting the community. For the past three years\, she has worked in Community Engagement\, overseeing Mobile Services\, Social Workers\, and Storytellers\, and expanding access and building partnerships across a wide range of communities. Her recent work has concentrated on developing memory care and brain health programs for older adults.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/engaging-seniors-in-memory-care-and-senior-living/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Managing Up: A Guide to Cultivating an Effective Relationship with Your Supervisor
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar offers concrete actions and insights to positively influence your relationship with your supervisor. This proactive\, empowering approach is not manipulation or sycophancy. Instead\, this presentation provides perspective and tips about how to handle persistent supervisor-employee pain points that get in the way of you doing your best work. You will learn essential skills to build trust\, including how to align your goals with your boss’s strategic priorities. Discover how to communicate effectively by tailoring your style to their preferences. We will also discuss how to disagree strategically by looking at the risk of not saying something when you have a different idea. By learning these necessary skills\, you can unlock practical strategies for fostering a productive\, respectful\, and effective relationship with your supervisor. \nSonya Schryer Norris\nSonya Schryer Norris is a third-generation Michigan library worker. She has over 26 years of experience in libraries\, including 16 years as a Consultant in Library Development for the Library of Michigan. Since founding Plum Librarian LLC in 2020\, she has served as a consultant and trainer to 12 state libraries. She’s also worked as the Niche Academy administrator for seven states including the Library of Virginia\, California Libraries Learn (CALL) and the Washington State Library. \nSonya has created 35+ courses on Niche Academy that have been adopted in all 50 states and internationally. Her timely Burnout in Public Libraries series became the Library of Virginia’s top tutorial in 2025. For 22 years\, Sonya’s articles have appeared in Library Journal\, Computers in Libraries\, and for Cengage. She presents regularly for organizations including Library 2.0\, PCI Webinars\, the Southeast Collaborative Online Conference\, the Public Library Association and state library agencies. Her current topics include intellectual freedom\, cultivating effective relationships with supervisors\, burnout\, moral panics and reading materials\, and eAccessibility training.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/managing-up-a-guide-to-cultivating-an-effective-relationship-with-your-supervisor/
CATEGORIES:Leaders
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SUMMARY:Why Libraries Need Fewer Ideas and Better Innovation Decisions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis interactive virtual session introduces a practical\, research-informed framework for understanding different modes of innovation and the distinct thinking each one requires. Participants will explore why copying ideas may not produce desired impact\, how misaligned expectations undermine good work\, and how to slow down decision making before time\, energy\, and capital are lost. \nJay Turner\nJay Turner is the founder of LibraryHR\, an enterprise service of EduJay LLC\, focused on workforce\, leadership\, and organizational development in libraries. He brings nearly 20 years of experience working in public library environments across a range of public services and administrative roles\, combined with almost a decade of consulting with library systems\, consortia\, and governing boards across the United States. \nIn addition to his library career\, Jay spent over seven years at the American Red Cross\, working within a large national organization navigating crisis response\, organizational change\, and cross-functional coordination. He has also held roles in corporate environments\, giving him perspective on how different sectors approach decision making\, accountability\, and innovation. \nJay’s work is grounded in a deep understanding of how libraries operate within governance structures\, political context\, risk management realities\, and limited resources. His facilitation style blends disciplined frameworks with practical application\, helping participants make clearer decisions and move change efforts forward with intention.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/why-libraries-need-fewer-ideas-and-better-innovation-decisions/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Building a Stronger Team with Lessons from Geese
DESCRIPTION: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 think “outside the box” as the old saying goes\, the more opportunity we have to make sure our own journey is the best it can be. Don’t miss this fun session – I promise you will have new insight into how to build a stronger team!	 \nLinda Bruno\nLinda has been developing and conducting training for libraries for more than fifteen years. Her favorite thing to do is to help people become their best selves! That’s why she offers webinars and tutorials on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/building-a-stronger-team-with-lessons-from-geese/
CATEGORIES:Strong Teams
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SUMMARY:Teamwork Makes the Dream Work @ Your Library
DESCRIPTION: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 projects are funded with a combination of local\, state\, and federal funding sources \nDebra Rhodes Gibson\nDebra Rhodes Gibson is the Director of the St. Johns County Public Library System in St. Augustine\, FL. She was born and raised in the Detroit metro area and received her Master’s in Library Science degree from Western Michigan University\, specializing in outreach services. Originally a “Daughter of Detroit”\, she has worked in libraries in Ohio\, Virginia\, Florida\, and Texas prior to arriving in St. Johns County in 2007. \nDuring her nineteen years of service in St. Johns County\, she has experienced significant growth in county demographics and requests for additional library service outlets. SJCPLS currently has six branch libraries\, with three new building projects in the design/build phases and a fourth project scheduled to open in summer 2026. In addition\, the Bookmobile Services Dept. provides library service through two bookmobiles to assisted living facilities\, schools and daycares\, and areas of the county currently not served by a free-standing library facility. SJCPLS has 102.9 FTEs and a total operating budget of $12.4 million for FY2026. She looks forward to serving St. Johns County residents through expanded public service hours and additional library outlets.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/teamwork-makes-the-dream-work-your-library/
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Spaces
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SUMMARY:Build Community: Turning Local Connections into Library Partnerships
DESCRIPTION: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 with the communities they serve. Using real examples from St. Johns County Public Library System\, this session will highlight creative and approachable partnership strategies\, including a community-wide campaign for Library Card Sign-Up Month\, collaborating with a local ice cream shop to create a book-themed flavor that promoted library awareness\, and participating in parades and festivals to reach new audiences. \nAlex Barr\nAlex Barr has worked at St. Johns County Public Library System for over 14 years\, where she currently serves as Community Engagement Coordinator. She is passionate about taking the library out into the community and developing partnerships with local businesses and organizations. Alex received her Master of Library and Information Science from Florida State University in 2013.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/build-community-turning-local-connections-into-library-partnerships/
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Learn\, Experiment\, Innovate: The Opportunity for Libraries in an AI World
DESCRIPTION: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 GenAI tools. Participants will leave this keynote motivated to embrace the three key actions in expanding their AI expertise: build GenAI literacy\, experiment with new technologies\, and adopt an innovation mindset. \nMaria Laws and Casey Johansen
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/learn-experiment-innovate-the-opportunity-for-libraries-in-an-ai-world/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success
DESCRIPTION: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 can work collaboratively with human resources\, master the communication and time management skills essential for successful onboarding\, and ensure meaningful follow-up and evaluation. Whether you’re designing a new onboarding program or strengthening an existing one\, you’ll leave with actionable ideas\, a sample checklist\, and proven strategies to make your library a place where new employees feel supported from day one. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion. \nDr. Curtis Rogers\nDr. Curtis Rogers is a library consultant with over 35 years of experience in the library and information science field. He has worked at Union Carnegie Library\, Charleston County Public Library\, and retired as Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library. He has taught at the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science. Dr. Rogers holds a BA in Geography\, an MLIS\, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from USC. He has served in leadership roles with the SC Library Association\, the Library Marketing and Communications Conference\, and ALA Core Library Consultants group.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/onboarding-new-library-employees/
CATEGORIES:Leaders
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SUMMARY:Say What? Communicating More Effectively with Others
DESCRIPTION: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 to us. Communication\, therefore\, is a process that involves at least two people – a sender and a receiver. For it to be successful\, the receiver must understand the message in the way that the sender intended. Join Andrew for this interactive and informative program and leave with takeaway tips and techniques you can use at work\, at home or wherever you go! Participants will learn and begin to master: Techniques for being more effective in the 4 key areas of communication; The Channel of Communication: How to use it more effectively; How to give directions that people will understand the first time; The art\, skill and benefits of being an active listener; Two questions to ask that build relationships and respect. \nAndrew Sanderbeck\nAndrew Sanderbeck is a respected presenter\, coach and consultant. He has worked with library organizations for more than 20 years. He champions Meliorism\, the belief that we can contribute to positive change and improve the world through acts of love\, creativity\, compassion and kindness. He now resides in Wadsworth\, Ohio with his wife Michelle\, new rescue dog Sasha\, and enjoys visiting his grandchildren in Pennsylvania.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/say-what-communicating-more-effectively-with-others/
CATEGORIES:Strong Teams
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UID:12507-1781093700-1781097300@floridalibrarytraining.com
SUMMARY:Onboarding New Library Employees: Setting Up Staff for Success
DESCRIPTION: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 can work collaboratively with human resources\, master the communication and time management skills essential for successful onboarding\, and ensure meaningful follow-up and evaluation. Whether you’re designing a new onboarding program or strengthening an existing one\, you’ll leave with actionable ideas\, a sample checklist\, and proven strategies to make your library a place where new employees feel supported from day one. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion.	 \nDr. Curtis Rogers\nDr. Curtis Rogers is a library consultant with over 35 years of experience in the library and information science field. He has worked at Union Carnegie Library\, Charleston County Public Library\, and retired as Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library. He has taught at the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science. Dr. Rogers holds a BA in Geography\, an MLIS\, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from USC. He has served in leadership roles with the SC Library Association\, the Library Marketing and Communications Conference\, and ALA Core Library Consultants group.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/onboarding-new-library-employees-setting-up-staff-for-success/
CATEGORIES:Leaders
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260610T143000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T173858Z
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SUMMARY:Stronger Than the Storm: Recovery\, Restoration\, and Readiness in Public Libraries
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMelissa Reynolds\nMelissa Reynolds is Assistant Director of Volusia County Public Library\, supporting initiatives focused on literacy\, outreach\, community engagement\, and operational readiness. Holds a B.S. from University of Central Florida and an M.L.I.S. from University of North Carolina at Greensboro. More than 25 years of public library experience includes leadership roles with Jacksonville Public Library and Volusia County Public Library. Oversees literacy initiatives including 1000 Books Before Kindergarten™\, Growing Readers\, Raising Readers\, Reading Rocks\, and Books for Bright Beginnings\, while also serving as a library liaison to the award-winning Social Workers in the Libraries program. Supports the Library Director and Library Facilities team in facility management\, emergency preparedness\, and post-storm recovery operations for library facilities and services following major hurricanes impacting Volusia County. Serves on the board of NEFLIN and was recognized last year as a recipient of the Influential Women in Business Awards presented by The Daytona Beach News-Journal.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/stronger-than-the-storm-recovery-restoration-and-readiness-in-public-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Welcoming Spaces
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Communities: Effective Outreach and Partnerships for Libraries
DESCRIPTION:This session will empower libraries to become vibrant community hubs through strategic outreach and impactful partnerships. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape\, libraries play a vital role in fostering community engagement and meeting diverse needs. This webinar will explore proven strategies\, innovative approaches\, and best practices for establishing and nurturing partnerships with local organizations\, businesses\, and community members. If you’re a library staff member seeking to enhance your outreach efforts\, this session offers valuable insights to strengthen communities and promote lifelong learning. Discover how libraries can serve as catalysts for positive change and inclusive growth. Online resources will be provided and there will be opportunities for Q&A and discussion. \nDr. Curtis Rogers\nDr. Curtis Rogers is a library consultant with over 35 years of experience in the library and information science field. He has worked at Union Carnegie Library\, Charleston County Public Library\, and retired as Communications Director of the South Carolina State Library. He has taught at the University of South Carolina’s School of Library and Information Science. Dr. Rogers holds a BA in Geography\, an MLIS\, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from USC. He has served in leadership roles with the SC Library Association\, the Library Marketing and Communications Conference\, and ALA Core Library Consultants group.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/strengthening-communities-effective-outreach-and-partnerships-for-libraries/
CATEGORIES:Community
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UID:12495-1781098200-1781101800@floridalibrarytraining.com
SUMMARY:Beyond the Burnout: Leading Libraries Out of Grind Culture
DESCRIPTION: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 retention. We will move beyond the “self-care” narrative and focus on how we can move the organization forward while respecting boundaries. \nBy the end of this presentation\, you will: \n\nIdentify specific library “grind” markers in your organization.\nUnderstand practical policy shifts to reset norms around workload\, availability\, and “always-on” expectations.\nDevelop tools for building a sustainable\, human-centered workplace that honors productivity and staff well-being.\n\nElaina Norlin \nElaina Norlin is currently the Professional Development Coordinator for the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries. She is an accomplished teacher\, technology and leadership development trainer and writer with extensive leadership experience and a flair for public relations\, sales and communications. To date\, she has delivered over 40 workshops\, training sessions\, presentations and institutes both nationally and internationally on marketing\, web usability design\, facilitation\, strategic influence and conflict management. Self motivated and results oriented\, she is well known for my ability to juggle many projects at once. She is author of 3 books Usability Testing for Library Websites\, E-Learning and Business Plans: National and International Case Studies and Creating Amazing Organizations: An Insider Look at Employment Engagement Trends (Jan 2021). \nThis project is funded by SEFLIN local funds thanks to the generous support of our members\, participants\, and our sponsors. No State or Federal grant monies were used to fund this project.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/leaders-coming-soon-2/
CATEGORIES:Leaders
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SUMMARY:Supporting Local Businesses – The Libraries as Launchpads Method
DESCRIPTION: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 to technology\, digital skills\, and business support. \nAt their core\, libraries break down barriers and create pathways for people to succeed\, including those ready to launch and grow businesses in their communities. \nJoin us to explore how your library can more effectively support entrepreneurs and small business owners. This session will include practical steps\, hands-on activities\, and frameworks you can use to develop goals that reflect your local context\, along with an opportunity to experience elements of the entrepreneurial journey firsthand. \nAll attendees will receive a PDF of Libraries as Launchpads’ Guide to Supporting Local Entrepreneurs: A Workbook for Librarians\, a practical tool to help position your library as a resource for entrepreneurs and small business owners in your community. \nGinny Sterpka\nGinny Sterpka is a capacity-building strategist focused on strengthening the systems that support sustainable livelihoods. As co-founder of Libraries as Launchpads\, she grew the initiative into a bi-national network of more than 90 Entrepreneurship Librarians across the U.S. and Canada\, helping position libraries as vital entry points for expanded access to opportunity. \nHer work is shaped by her own path as a creative entrepreneur. With a multidisciplinary background spanning landscape and architectural design\, environmental planning\, display design\, and product design and prototyping. This lived experience informs her commitment to building practical\, accessible systems where creative talent can translate into thriving livelihoods.”
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/supporting-local-businesses-the-libraries-as-launchpads-method/
CATEGORIES:Opportunities
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SUMMARY:Building Your Confidence Muscle to Build a Stronger Team
DESCRIPTION: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 our confidence muscle can atrophy! Because even though we know 😊\, just one somewhat-negative interaction with a patron can leave our confidence muscle bruised and a little worse for wear. Let’s talk about how we can apply first aid and get that muscle back to full strength. By doing that\, we can make our team even stronger than it already is! Don’t miss this opportunity for growth that will serve you well in all aspects of your life!	 \nLinda Bruno\nLinda has been developing and conducting training for libraries for more than fifteen years. Her favorite thing to do is to help people become their best selves! That’s why she offers webinars and tutorials on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between.
URL:https://floridalibrarytraining.com/event/building-your-confidence-muscle-to-build-a-stronger-team/
CATEGORIES:Strong Teams
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