According to Kathy, "in its world were the Okefenokee Swamp, black bears, and lots of alligators."
Thanks for sharing, Kathy!
SUBJECTS: "GLOBE" TROTTING

A blog for and about the Central Florida Library Cooperative, plus things library, library technology, and training related.
SUBJECTS: CFLC CHRONICLESThe Florida State University College of Information invites applicants for the Librarians Serving the Public scholarship program. The College of Information has partnered with the Central Florida Library Cooperative (CFLC), the Northeast Florida Library Information Network (NEFLIN), and the Panhandle Library Access Network (PLAN) in this program, which is supported through a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. With its partners, the College will recruit and select students to earn the MSLIS degree and to meet the diversity and leadership needs of academic, public, and school libraries in northern and central Florida.
The College is currently able to offer 20 scholarships to begin in Fall 2007. The scholarships will pay tuition for 6 credits of master's degree coursework for 3 semesters (Fall 2007, Spring 2008, and Summer 2008). This is a total of 18 credits, or one-half the MSLIS program at the College. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate a commitment to working in public, academic, and/or school libraries in north or central Florida. Acceptance to the program is also competitive based on the materials submitted in application to Florida State University, the College of Information and to Librarians Serving the Public.
For information about how to apply, visit our web site: http://lsp.ci.fsu.edu/
SUBJECTS: CFLC CHRONICLES; WORKSHOP WEALTHThe College Center for Library Automation (CCLA) is offering a database vendor workshop in your area and would like to invite you to participate. Vendors from Gale and EBSCO will be on hand at Valencia Community College, West Campus on Tuesday, July 24, from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. to demonstrate their resources, offer valuable suggestions and tips for effective searching, and answer your questions about features and functionality. The focus will be on the EBSCO medical databases: CINAHL, PsycARTICLES, Clinical Pharmacology, and the Health Source products and the Gale literature databases: Literature Resource Center, LitFinder, etc. and the new Testing and Education Resource Center. Location information is provided below.
Valencia Community College / West Campus
Address: 1800 South Kirkman Road, Orlando
Building: LRC
Parking: Park in the Gamma parking lot - use staff parking area. The LRC is just south of the lot. No permits required.
Local hotels: Marriott Courtyard/International Drive, 407-351-2244
Maps & driving directions here.
Campus map here.If you would like to register, please send an email to lmccarthy (at) cclaflorida.org by July 9, 2007 with your name and telephone number.
SUBJECTS: WORKSHOP WEALTH
Our technology series can give you the edge you need. The Orange County Library System is a recognized leader in information technology. Grab lunch (or breakfast!), login and join colleagues from around the country for presentations by OCLS staff, discussion and idea sharing online.
Reserve Your Seat Today!
$75 per session or $199 for entire series
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Tame the Beasts: Try a little TLC with your Teens
February 13, 2007
1 p.m. EST
Duration 1.5 hours
Learn how the Orange County Library System's Teen Library Corps (TLC) engages teens in the library and the community through volunteer service. Find out how you can develop a similar approach for teens to give back a little "TLC" by volunteering their time, talents and youthful ideas to innovative library projects and programs.
You will hear from:
Danielle King , Youth Programs Coordinator
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
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Get Them with Gaming: Teen Gamers and Libraries
February 20, 2007
1 p.m. EST
Duration 1.5 hours
Gamers are comfortable in the virtual environment but are not gracing the threshold of libraries. Providing gaming services to youths in our community creates the foundation for a lifetime of library patronage. OCLS offers games to check out, game nights and gaming consoles. Come and listen to how we are bridging the generation gap with our gaming initiative.
You will hear from:
Sheri Chambers, Digital Content Manager
Carolyn McClendon, Assistant Manager
Jeff Johnson, Technology & Customer Support Specialist
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
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Library Security Today: Tools Used For a Safe Library
February 27, 2007
1 p.m. EST
Duration 1.5 hours
Join us for a presentation and discussion on security in the library. Orange County Library System uses a number of tools to help protect our patrons, staff and materials from harm. Topics covered include: Rules of Conduct, Incident Reports, Trespass Warnings, Security Camera DVR Systems and staff only card access doors.
You will hear from:
Craig Goetzke, Security & Maintenance Department Head
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
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Registration deadline is 24 hours prior to the webinar.
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP WEALTHInformation Architecture
[A Special Libraries Association
Florida & Caribbean Chapter Workshop]
Friday, February 09, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Registration: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Largo Public Library, Jenkins B
120 Central Park Drive
Largo, FL 33770
Information architecture (IA) is a new and growing field that deals with the structure, navigation, and findability of information on the Web. Gain an understanding of IA by attending this full-day workshop.
Ms. Diane Austin, Instructor at University of South Florida , will conduct the workshop. Through lecture, discussion and exercises learn more about IA, understanding the user experience and IA tools.
Registration fee (includes lunch):
$40.00 — SLA/ALA/FLA/etc
$50.00 — Non-member
$20.00 — MLS students (Student workshop grants are available)
See the website for more information, registration, and directions.
Registration ends Monday, February 05, 2007. Direct questions to Liz Bumgarner, 813-878-6245, (liz.bumgarner [at] custserv.com).
FLORIDA A&M UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE OF LAW LIBRARY
INVITES LIBRARIANS AND STAFF
TO OUR LAW LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2007
2 – 4 PM (Light Refreshments will be served)
201 BEGGS AVENUE
ORLANDO, FL 32801
(located across from the Federal Building)
PLEASE RSVP BY 12 NOON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH TO:
OHFAMU [at] EARTHLINK.NET
Parking available in lot under I-4 on Hughey Ave., in front of Federal Building
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The Registration Subcommittee is looking for volunteers to staff the registration desk during Florida Library Association’s Annual Conference 2007. Working the Registration Desk is a wonderful networking opportunity. You will meet FLA Members from all over the State!
If you are interested in volunteering two hours of your time at the Registration Desk during Conference 2007, please email your complete contact information to Chris Barber (cbar2[at]osceola.org).
The days/dates for volunteering are:Wednesday, April 11, 2007See you there!
Thursday, April 12, 2007
Friday, April 13, 2007
Looking for a great way to start out the New Year? Well, I’ve got the answer for you! Apply for a Poster Session or Roundtable at the 2007 FLA Annual Conference, 10-13 April. Poster Sessions and Roundtables are a great way to let the Florida library community know about your research, best practices, and the hottest topics today. Both are also great ways to network. So get started on those resolutions and apply for a Poster Session or Roundtable today. Applications are accepted until 31 January 2007.SUBJECTS: CFLC CHRONICLES; FLA FILINGS
To apply for a Poster Session go here: http://library.ucf.edu/Presentations/FLA2007/PosterSession.htm
To apply for a Roundtable go here: http://library.ucf.edu/Presentations/FLA2007/Roundtable.htm
Please direct any and all questions to Jason Martin (mjmartin[at]mail.ucf.edu).