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Online Webinars

 

FEL webinars

You can register for FEL Gale webinars to learn how to use those resources. 

DLIS webinars

Library Math Café

Join us as we discuss math concepts for homework help and support for taking the GED.

We will share Open Educational Resources (OER) that you can use to explore concepts such as perimeter and area, multiplication and division, fractions, and more.

We will brainstorm ways to encourage teens and others to create their own learning materials to aid in their understanding of math concepts.

Wednesday, January 15, 2025
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Eastern
Register now.

Division Update January 2025

The Division Director 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.

Thursday, January 16, 2025
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Eastern
Register now.

Multigenerational Gardens and Community Spaces

This discussion will focus on creating a gardening event for your library, including: 

  • Ways to plan the program
  • Supplies needed
  • How to obtain the supplies
  • And more

Learn from your fellow librarians how they create successful gardening programs!

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Eastern
Register now.

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 February, let's talk about legislative research and tracking tools.  

Curious about how to use legislative research tools? Wondering how to successfully track legislative changes?

Join this DLIS Discussion to learn from one of our archivists as he shares bill history and advanced legislative research and tracking tools. 

Register now.
Monday, February 17, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Eastern

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

Contact us at 850.245.6622 or [email protected] if you have questions or to suggest a discussion topic. We welcome new ideas! 

Adult Literacy and ESOL discussion group

Florida library staff who are interested in adult literacy and ESOL are invited to join us for monthly online discussions with adult literacy program coordinators and staff across Florida’s libraries.

Information is forthcoming.

Adult Programming and Services discussion

Join us to talk about programs and services for adults.

What are you doing at your library?

What do you want to try?

Art, author talks, car maintenance, computer classes, cooking, crafting, furniture refinishing, games, gardening, knitting, movies, painting, puzzle exchanges, telehealth, speakers – programming options are limitless.

Let's discuss.

Information is forthcoming.

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 is forthcoming.

Library cooperative coordinators

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

Information is forthcoming.

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 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.

Information is forthcoming.

Archived webinars

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

Library Development

During FY2024-25, the percentage of total costs for the Continuing Education Program financed with federal money is 67%; the federal dollar amount to be spent on the program is $188,523. This program does not receive any non-governmental funding.

imls180.for.panel.jpgMany of these resources and programs are funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.

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