Events

PBCLA Advocacy Committee Meeting

The PBCLA Advocacy Committee will be meeting to talk about the 2012 Advocacy Gala. Potential Committee members are welcome - must be a member of PBCLA.

Location: 
Panera Bread - CityPlace - West Palm Beach
When: 
Friday, January 27, 2012 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

First Regional meeting for Florida REFORMISTAS!

WHY?  Lots has been accomplished behind the scenes since we were officially accepted as a Florida chapter of REFORMA! Get updated on what's new! Website, survey, FLA, Strategic Plan, Call for Program Proposals.

 

President's Update from Loanis Menendez-Cuesta:  Come meet, and network with, other Florida REFORMISTAS! Learn about new programs, ideas and venues for Latino library services. Become part of our REFORM-A-Friend campaign to raise awareness and increase membership!

Board Officers will attend via Skype/Google Plus online video conference!

 

Meeting  Agenda will shortly follow.

 

Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.  If you are able, please bring a small treat to share!

 

Please RSVP, by February 20th, 2012

 

Adam Davis

Branch Manager / West Boynton Branch Library Palm Beach County Library System

Temporarily located at the Hagen Ranch Road Branch:

14350 Hagen Ranch Road

Delray Beach, FL 33446

Tel: 561-894-7510

Fax: 561-495-5451

 

AND/OR

 

Loanis Menendez-Cuesta

Reference and Young Adults Librarian

Delray BeachPublic Library
100 West Atlantic Avenue
Delray Beach, Florida33444

Phone:  561-819-6299
Fax:     561-266-9757

Loanis.Menendez@DelrayLibrary.Org

Location: 
Hagen Ranch Road Branch, 14350 Hagen Ranch Road, Delray Beach, FL 33446
When: 
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 4:00pm

FLA 2012 Annual Conference

Program: 
FLA 2012 Annual Conference

FLA Annual Conference

April 18-20, 2012

Wyndham Orlando Resort – Orlando, FL

 

“ I found this conference very inspiring and left feeling renewed to carry on the 3000 year old profession. ” 

(FLA 2011 conference attendee)

It’s Academic!

A   is for an amazing assortment of academic programsand presentations:

            Vital Reference in a Vibrant Society

Making Connections: Strategies to Personalize the First Year College Student Experience

The Future of Library Technical Services: Moving into the 21st Century

Assessment across Library Types

Fair Use: The New Code of Best Practices in Academic Libraries

PDA: Putting Your Patrons in the Driver’s Seat

The Future of Florida Academic Libraries

Ebooks: What’s Hot, What’s Not

Engaging Students in Information Literacy: The First Year and Beyond

Discovery Tools

Ethnographic  Assessment Techniques: A Mini Workshop

Building In – Instructional Design Principles for Library Instruction

C   is for creating new connections and catching up with colleagues.

A   is for access to an array of nationally acclaimed speakers:

Michael Porter,  President of  Library Renewal

Kee Malesky, National Public Radio Librarian         

D    is for delving into new ideas and discovering new directions.

E    is for engaging in professional development to enhance your edification.

M   is for making the most of many meetings and events:

                Committee and group member meetings

                Book awards and author signings

                Receptions and silent auction

I     is for investigating innovations at the Technology Petting Zoo and vendor booths.

C    is for the chance to communicate, collaborate, and contemplate.

 

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

It’s simple and easy to register online:  click here

 

PRELIMINARY PROGRAM INFORMATION:

Click here for a preview of the 2012 FLA Conference programand schedule of events.

 

HOTEL INFORMATION:

            Click here for hotel reservations and information.

           

IMPORTANT DATES:

March 1, 2012                           Early Conference Registration deadline

March 27, 2012                         Conference Hotel Rate Booking deadline

April 18-20, 2012                       FLA Annual Conference at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, FL

 

               

Looking forward to seeing you at FLA!

                Jackie Bryan

                FLA Conference Planning Committee

 

2012 FLA Annual Conference website: http://www.flalib.org/conference_2012.php

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Location: 
Wyndham Orlando Resort, Orlando
When: 
Wednesday, April 18, 2012 - 8:00am to Friday, April 20, 2012 - 8:00pm

PBCLA Advocacy Gala

2012 PBCLA Advocacy Gala

Wednesday, May 16th at the Delray Beach Public Library from 5:30-8pm

This is a special member’s only event; each member can bring one guest

VIP Speakers:

Dr. Robert Watson from Lynn University will be our MC for the evening

Maria Sachs State Senator District 30

Jeff Clemens State Rep District 89

Lori Berman State Rep District 86

Mark Pafford State Rep District 88

Congressman Alcee Hastings aid will be in attendance on his behalf

We are inviting every elected official in Palm Beach County to convey our message on the importance of libraries in the modern age. The gala will start off with drinks, hor d'oeuvres and mingling…and then a video will be played showcasing innovative programs and technology libraries in Palm Beach County are using followed by our special guest speakers.

Location: 
Delray Beach Public Library
When: 
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 5:30pm to 8:00pm
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