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• DLIS Discussions
• Quarterly Directors call
• Archived webinars

FEL Gale resources webinars

These upcoming webinars help you make the most of your Florida Electronic Library Gale Resources. 

DLIS webinars

Division Update

Amy L. Johnson will provide an update on the activities of the Division of Library and Information Services, sharing the status of statewide projects and giving an overview of activities, issues and programs that impact the Florida library community.

Join colleagues from around the state for this opportunity to interact with the Division Director and State Librarian.

Online Veteran Services

Join Dorothy Frank, Florida Electronic Library Administrator, as she hosts a webinar with Steve Murray from the Department of Veterans' Affairs about the online services available to veterans and how to support this important community.

Register now
Thursday, May 5, 2022
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Eastern

Adult Programming Ideas for Your Library

Join BLD’s Adult Learning Consultant, Katrina Harkness, and Continuing Education Coordinator, Amy Tipler, as they discuss programming ideas and resources for adults of all generations and abilities.

Hear from Sarasota County Libraries' Adult Services Coordinator Ellen India about a variety of adult programs their libraries offer.

During this webinar, we'll:

• Share adult programming ideas.
• Describe tools and resources to engage these patrons.
• Learn about successful adult programs.

Register now
Friday, June 3, 2022
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Eastern

DLIS Discussions

The Division hosts monthly, open discussions for library staff throughout Florida.

These online conversations typically focus on a particular topic, although the time may be used to discuss whatever the audience chooses.

In April we will be talking about outdoor programming and our Florida State Parks. 

How do you work with your local park? Do you have a favorite park? Join us to share your own experiences and listen to those of your colleagues. 

Interested in other topics we have covered? Explore our recordings and start a discussion in your library. 

Contact us at 850.245.6622 or dlis.bld@dos.myflorida.com if you have questions or to suggest a discussion topic. We welcome new ideas! 

Quarterly directors calls

New directors

Meet your peers, discuss issues that are unique to your library or region and share ideas that have been helpful as you have assumed your new role as a public library director.

Information on the next meeting is forthcoming.

Library cooperative directors

This meeting is intended for the directors of Florida's public library cooperatives, and attendance is by invitation.

Municipal directors

This meeting is intended for public library directors at Florida's municipal libraries to have a forum to discuss the needs in their diverse communities and share common challenges and opportunities.

Information on the next meeting is forthcoming.

Directors of small & rural libraries

This meeting is intended for directors of libraries in small or rural communities to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing their patrons and libraries.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this meeting was postponed until a new date and time can be found.

Archived webinars

For a featured list of our webinar recordings, visit our YouTube page.