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SUMMARY:Workshop: The Efficient Librarian with Doug Crane
DESCRIPTION:Join Doug Crane at the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library for his workshop The Efficient Librarian on March 25th at 1:30 PM ET. \n\n\n\nThe world of work seems to be moving faster and faster every day. Is it possible to keep up with the rapid pace and still be stress free? Yes\, it is! This workshop will present productive strategies for workplace success based in part on an internationally recognized productivity system.  \n\n\n\nLearn powerful methods for managing commitments\, information\, and communication that are the gold standard for personal and organizational efficiency. Discover concrete solutions for transforming uncertainty into an integrated system of stress-free productivity.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn:The three sources of knowledge work stress.How to get things out of your head and into a trusted system.How to organize their actions in an easy four folder format.The ways to recognize their priorities both in the short and long terms. \n\n\n\nDoug Crane began his career with the Palm Beach County Library System as a children’s librarian in 1998. He was appointed Library Director in 2014 and has spoken at national conferences on topics such as office productivity and leadership for over a decade. Doug is the author of the articles\, “May I Ask You a Question? Lessons Learned from Interviewing Public Library Leaders\,” “Efficient Librarianship – A New Path for the Profession\,” and “Go For It! Advice From Library Directors.” For his public speaking skills\, he recently received the Distinguished Toastmaster designation from Toastmasters International. Doug shares his musings at www.efficientlibrarian.com. In his spare time\, he admires his collection of Doctor Who sonic screwdrivers\, and relaxes at home with his wife\, daughter\, dog\, and cat. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: March 24 @ noon
URL:https://planfl.org/event/workshop-the-efficient-librarian-with-doug-crane/
LOCATION:LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library\, 200 W Park Ave\, Tallahassee\, FL\, 32301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Handling Problem Interactions with Law Enforcement: A Conversation with Sheriff Ron Hain & Ryan Dowd
DESCRIPTION:Topics covered: \n\n\n\n\nPractical advice on how to handle challenging interactions with law enforcement.\n\n\n\nHow to handle an individual officer who behaves unprofessionally.\n\n\n\nTips on building a relationship with your police department.\n\n\n\n\nRon Hain has served in law enforcement for more than 28 years and has served as the Sheriff of Kane County\, Illinois since 2018. Ron has worked in varying capacities\, including narcotics officer\, canine handler\, SWAT Team Leader\, and Sheriff’s Office Criminal Interdiction Team. Since becoming Sheriff\, Ron has implemented a myriad of jail reform programs that have reduced recidivism (habitual relapse into crime) from 45% to 18% and reduced the opioid overdose deaths of the formerly incarcerated by 89%. \n\n\n\nDownload Flyer \n\n\n\nPlease note that our license limits this training to PLAN-member library staff and volunteers.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/handling-problem-interactions-with-law-enforcement-a-conversation-with-sheriff-ron-hain-ryan-dowd/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T100000
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Microsoft 365
DESCRIPTION:Are you a library staff member who wants to stay ahead of the curve with the latest features and integrations of Microsoft 365? Then this is the group for you! \n\n\n\n\nStay Updated: Get the latest news on Microsoft 365 updates and features.\n\n\n\nCollaborate: Share your experiences and learn from fellow library professionals.\n\n\n\nInnovate: Discover new ways to integrate Microsoft 365 into your library’s workflow.\n\n\n\nSupport: Find solutions to common challenges.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? The first Thursday* of each month at 10 AM CT (11 AM ET). Register once and attend any or all of the sessions.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-microsoft-365/2025-03-06/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250305T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly AI discussions—whether you’re an AI novice or a daily user\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nThese informal discussions start with a brief demo of an AI tool\, followed by an open conversation where you can share your experiences\, learn about AI in libraries\, and catch up on the latest AI news. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is required\, and all Florida library staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-artificial-intelligence/2025-03-05/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2025-03-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
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SUMMARY:Strategize to Energize: Inside the Essential Libraries Initiative with Kaycee Shiley
DESCRIPTION:Ready to take your library to the next level? Join us for a webinar that reveals the secrets behind the LeRoy Collins Leon County Public Library’s successful strategic planning journey. Learn how to turn big ideas into actionable goals\, inspire community connections\, and build a roadmap for lasting impact. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing your current plan\, this session will spark your creativity and give you practical tools to transform your library’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity to reimagine what’s possible!
URL:https://planfl.org/event/strategize-to-energize-inside-the-essential-libraries-initiative-with-kaycee-shiley/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Dementia: How to Work with People with Dementia and Alzheimer’s
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planfl.org/event/dementia-how-to-work-with-people-with-dementia-and-alzheimers/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T110000
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Microsoft 365
DESCRIPTION:Are you a library staff member who wants to stay ahead of the curve with the latest features and integrations of Microsoft 365? Then this is the group for you! \n\n\n\n\nStay Updated: Get the latest news on Microsoft 365 updates and features.\n\n\n\nCollaborate: Share your experiences and learn from fellow library professionals.\n\n\n\nInnovate: Discover new ways to integrate Microsoft 365 into your library’s workflow.\n\n\n\nSupport: Find solutions to common challenges.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? The first Thursday* of each month at 10 AM CT (11 AM ET). Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. (We’ll meet the second Thursday for January and July.)
URL:https://planfl.org/event/interest-group-microsoft-365/2025-02-06/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240924T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly AI discussions—whether you’re an AI novice or a daily user\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nThese informal discussions start with a brief demo of an AI tool\, followed by an open conversation where you can share your experiences\, learn about AI in libraries\, and catch up on the latest AI news. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is required\, and all Florida library staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-artificial-intelligence/2025-02-05/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
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SUMMARY:PLAN Jam 2025
DESCRIPTION:9 AM to 3 PM CT (10 AM to 4 PM ET) – Location is in the Eastern time zone \n\n\n\nA workshop to empower your community through effective disaster planning — with\, by\, and for Panhandle libraries! \n\n\n\nJoin us for an insightful workshop designed to empower public library professionals in enhancing their disaster preparedness and community engagement strategies in gray skies and blue. This interactive session\, featuring emergency operations officials\, library leaders\, and researchers\, will focus on revising public library disaster plans\, creating actionable frameworks for libraries to serve as community resiliency hubs\, mastering the essentials of local government collaboration\, and leveraging GIS technology to effectively map vulnerable communities.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to critically assess and update their existing disaster plans\, ensuring that they are not only comprehensive but also adaptable to the unique needs of their communities. This workshop will also explore the concept of libraries as resiliency hubs. Attendees will explore innovative strategies to transform their libraries into spaces that provide support and resources during crises\, fostering a sense of safety and preparedness within the community. Collaboration with local government entities is essential for effective emergency response. This session will cover best practices for building and maintaining partnerships with local agencies\, ensuring that libraries can play a pivotal role in community recovery efforts.  \n\n\n\nFinally\, participants will gain hands-on experience using GIS tools to identify and analyze underserved citizens in their service areas. By mapping these communities\, libraries can better tailor their services and outreach efforts to address specific needs during emergencies. This workshop promises to equip librarians with the knowledge and skills needed to elevate their roles as community leaders in disaster response and resilience. Join us in fostering stronger\, more resilient communities through the power of public libraries! Bring your library disaster plan and questions! \n\n\n\nContinental breakfast and lunch provided for all registrants at no charge. \n\n\n\nRegistration deadline: January 27\, 2025
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-jam-2025/
LOCATION:Wakulla County Public Library\, 4330 Crawfordville Hwy\, Crawfordville\, Florida\, 32327
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250201T235959
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2025-02-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240924T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly AI discussions—whether you’re an AI novice or a daily user\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nThese informal discussions start with a brief demo of an AI tool\, followed by an open conversation where you can share your experiences\, learn about AI in libraries\, and catch up on the latest AI news. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is required\, and all Florida library staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-artificial-intelligence/2025-01-08/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T212745Z
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2025-01-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241212T133000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20241118T204221Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk and Low Risk Situations
DESCRIPTION:This training will cover: \n\n\n\n\nWhat the research says about mental illness and violence\n\n\n\nThree warning flags that a situation is high risk\n\n\n\nTwo tools you can use in low-risk situations\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that the recording of this live training WILL NOT be added to Niche Academy. Instead\, two 5-minute trainings will be added (Mental Illness Part 1: High Risk Situations and Mental Illness Part 2: Low Risk Situations). \n\n\n\nIf you want to watch the replay of the combined training\, please register using the Zoom link above so you will be able to access the recording. \n\n\n\nNote: Due to licensing agreements\, access to this webinar is available to PLAN-member library staff only.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/mental-illness-short-course-high-risk-and-low-risk-situations/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Microsoft 365
DESCRIPTION:Are you a library staff member who wants to stay ahead of the curve with the latest features and integrations of Microsoft 365? Then this is the group for you! \n\n\n\n\nStay Updated: Get the latest news on Microsoft 365 updates and features.\n\n\n\nCollaborate: Share your experiences and learn from fellow library professionals.\n\n\n\nInnovate: Discover new ways to integrate Microsoft 365 into your library’s workflow.\n\n\n\nSupport: Find solutions to common challenges.\n\n\n\n\nWhen? The first Thursday* of each month at 10 AM CT (11 AM ET). Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. (We’ll meet the second Thursday for January and July.)
URL:https://planfl.org/event/interest-group-microsoft-365/2024-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241204T110000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240924T202719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T182130Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly AI discussions—whether you’re an AI novice or a daily user\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nThese informal discussions start with a brief demo of an AI tool\, followed by an open conversation where you can share your experiences\, learn about AI in libraries\, and catch up on the latest AI news. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is required\, and all Florida library staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-artificial-intelligence/2024-12-04/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241201T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20241030T201350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T212745Z
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2024-12-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20241030T162339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T190643Z
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SUMMARY:Records Management Training
DESCRIPTION:This three-hour webinar is designed for anyone who works with or who is responsible for Florida public records. \n\n\n\nAlmost every library and library cooperative in Florida is subject to records management law: “…any state\, county\, district\, authority\, or municipal officer\, department\, division\, board\, bureau\, commission\, or other separate unit of government…and any other…entity acting on behalf of any public agency.“ \n\n\n\nRecords management is the management of records throughout their life cycle\, from their creation through active use\, inactive storage\, and final disposition. Florida’s records management program is authorized by section 257.36\, Florida Statutes and applies to records of public agencies as defined in 119.011(12)\, F.S. \n\n\n\nTopics covered: \n\n\n\n\nBasic concepts of records management.\n\n\n\nRecords retention\, records schedules and series.\n\n\n\nRecords disposition documentation and methods.\n\n\n\nRules and statutes concerning records storage and inventory.\n\n\n\nPublic access provisions.\n\n\n\nRules and standards concerning electronic records and email management.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/records-management-training/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://planfl.org/event/records-management-training/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241114T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20241015T152858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T181017Z
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SUMMARY:Schizophrenia: An Interview with Esme Weijun Wang
DESCRIPTION:Join Ryan Dowd for this interview and hear the candid and personal experiences of a New York Times bestselling author who struggles with schizophrenia. \n\n\n\nEsmé Weijun Wang is the author of The Border of Paradise (2016) and The Collected Schizophrenias (2019). \n\n\n\nNote: Due to licensing agreements\, access to this webinar is available to PLAN-member library staff only.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/schizophrenia-an-interview-with-esme-weijun-wang/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241106T110000
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SUMMARY:Knowledge Hub: Artificial Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly AI discussions—whether you’re an AI novice or a daily user\, everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nWe meet on the first Wednesday of each month. Register once and attend any or all of the sessions. \n\n\n\nThese informal discussions start with a brief demo of an AI tool\, followed by an open conversation where you can share your experiences\, learn about AI in libraries\, and catch up on the latest AI news. \n\n\n\nNo prior AI experience is required\, and all Florida library staff are welcome to attend.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-interest-group-artificial-intelligence/2024-11-06/
CATEGORIES:Knowledge Hub
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240924T190045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241002T224952Z
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SUMMARY:PLAN Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the PLAN Annual Meeting!  \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with breakfast and networking\, move on to the business part of the meeting\, and then hear short presentations from colleagues at PLAN libraries on topics such as seed libraries\, innovation planning\, student outreach and engagement\, life skills programming\, and how to host a book fest at your library. And then we’ll finish with lunch and networking. \n\n\n\nThere is no charge\, and all library staff are welcome to attend!
URL:https://planfl.org/event/plan-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Gulf Coast State College\, 5230 US Highway 98 - Student Union East 2nd Floor\, Panama City\, Florida\, 32401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library Management Competencies
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20241030T201350Z
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SUMMARY:Essentials of Library Science: A Crash Course for Library Staff with Regina Burgess
DESCRIPTION:This self-paced course explores libraries as dynamic community centers and covers key areas\, including intellectual freedom and access to information; understanding different library types and staff roles; using classification systems such as the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress; how technology reshapes library functions; and strategies for effective collection management and community programs. This course is perfect for enhancing your skills and understanding of modern librarianship. \n\n\n\nYou will need a Niche Academy account to access this course; if you don’t have a Niche Academy account\, you can create one at my.nicheacademy.com/plan-staff. Due to licensing agreements\, this course is available to PLAN-member library staff only. If your library is not a member of PLAN\, please contact your multitype library cooperative for access to self-paced courses.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/essentials-of-library-science-a-crash-course-for-library-staff-with-regina-burgess/2024-11-01/
CATEGORIES:Self-Paced Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241015T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240924T174457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T190548Z
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SUMMARY:Strategies and Tips for Resolving Access Issues with Vendors with Susan Epstein and Rebecca Harrington
DESCRIPTION:Troubleshooting access to your library resources and communicating issues to vendors can seem overwhelming in today’s complex online environment. \nIn this one-hour session\, we’ll discuss strategies for effectively documenting access issues and tips for resolving access based on real-world success stories with vendors. \nWhether you report issues internally\, contact vendors directly\, or wear both hats in your library\, this webinar will help you improve your speed and efficiency in resolving access issues with vendors. \nSusan Epstein is Head of Library Access Systems at the FSU Charlotte Edwards Maguire Medical Library. In her 10+ years of troubleshooting and resolving access issues\, she has “strongly encouraged” accurate and clear testing\, communication\, and documentation from both her library colleagues and vendors. \nRebecca Harrington is Head of Resource Acquisition and Discovery at the Thomas G. Carpenter Library\, University of North Florida. She has spent over 20 years cleaning up library messes\, from negotiating licenses\, managing deaccession projects\, implementing systems and tools\, and spending quality time with technical support. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://planfl.org/event/strategies-and-tips-for-resolving-access-issues-with-vendors-with-susan-epstein-and-rebecca-harrington/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240828T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T181756Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Your Focus in a World of Distractions with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:If I asked you to list as many of your distractions as possible in 60 seconds\, how many could you list? But then\, my request is a distraction\, isn’t it?? And now – poof! You’ve lost your focus! \n\n\n\nPart of the issue with finding – and keeping – our focus is that sometimes we aren’t even aware we lost it! From multi-tasking to meetings to media (social and otherwise!)\, to my own tendencies\, every hour of the day seems to hold a multitude of opportunities to lose our focus. \n\n\n\nI recently read that it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain full focus after a distraction at work. That seems a bit of a stretch – until you consider the key words “full focus.” We are so accustomed to partial focus\, we may even deny that our focus is elsewhere. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we are going to heighten our awareness of distractions so that we can manage those distractions\, set boundaries when necessary and appropriate\, and calm the chaos that a loss of focus can create. Join us – and be ready to focus 😊! \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240828bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240814T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T181505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T181507Z
UID:10000111-1723644000-1723649400@planfl.org
SUMMARY:How Do We SERVE Our Customers? with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:There are thousands\, maybe hundreds of thousands (!) of books\, articles\, workshops\, and TED talks on serving customers. Technology is touted as the “be all and end all” of customer service – and it’s certainly important in today’s library world. \n\n\n\nAnd yet…there are some basic things we can do to make sure we SERVE our customers in the way they want to be served. Things that we may overlook in the rush to make sure we are offering the latest and greatest in technology and programming. \n\n\n\nPicture this: what would happen if your technology disappeared for a day or two or five? \n\n\n\nWhat would still draw your customers to your library? \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll look at five areas that can help us develop happy customers. Happy customers create a happy library environment. A happy library environment draws more customers. More customers lead to a happy library staff and…you get the picture. We need to make sure we are pleasing our customers – which makes us all happy! \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240814bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240807T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T181050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T181120Z
UID:10000110-1723039200-1723042800@planfl.org
SUMMARY:Making Your Habits Stick with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:I recently read an article from a group of psychologists that said it takes 18 to 254 days to create a habit. 18 to 254!! That’s quite a range. No wonder we never know whether or not we’ve “arrived”! And often we focus on the time to develop that habit rather than the process we are using to get there\, which can result in…no results. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, based on James Clear’s bestselling book titled Atomic Habits\, we’re going to delve deeper into the “how” of developing a habit\, rather than the “how long.” According to James\, there are 4 laws we can follow that will result in new habits – and the inverse is true; if we do the opposite of those 4 laws\, we can break bad ones. \n\n\n\nDon’t let the word “law” worry you – he gives us simple guidelines to make sure we are moving in the right direction. Don’t miss this opportunity to reflect on a topic that can make a meaningful difference in your life! \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240807bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T175617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T175619Z
UID:10000105-1718200800-1718204400@planfl.org
SUMMARY:The Art of Saying No to Customers with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you’ve heard the myth that since the customer is always right\, you have to say yes to whatever they want. \n\n\n\nNews flash! Not only is the customer not always right\, there are certainly times when you can and should say no. \n\n\n\nBut even though the customer is not always right\, they are always “the customer.” Interactions with users require trust\, respect\, and focus on the needs of the individual. When we incorporate those aspects of service into our interactions\, we develop loyalty. And in today’s “I can find it elsewhere”-world\, loyalty is at a premium. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, we’ll help you determine when it’s appropriate to use that important little word. More importantly\, you’ll learn how to say no in a way that maintains the loyalty you’ve worked so hard to earn. \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240612bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240529T143000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20240125T233856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T184315Z
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SUMMARY:The Right Service at the Right Time with Vanessa Neblett and Josh Fox
DESCRIPTION:The Right Service at the Right Time (www.rightservicefl.org) is Florida’s statewide web portal designed to connect the working poor\, jobless\, and homeless with social services and government assistance programs. \n\n\n\nIt is intended to assist customers who may seek privacy or who may be uncomfortable in asking for assistance in their search for help find local resources in all 67 Florida counties. \n\n\n\nStarted in 2010\, RSRT provides contact information and descriptions for customers on the following topics: Daily Needs\, Family Assistance\, Financial\, Healthcare\, Housing\, Immigration\, Jobs\, and Transportation. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this short\, informational session to learn more about how you and your patrons can access this free resource. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event. \n\n\n\nJoshua Fox\, MLIS\, is the lead librarian on the statewide Right Service at the Right Time project. He is currently responsible for training\, overseeing data review\, vetting new services\, and collecting data on usage for the Right Service at the Right Time website. Fox has been a reference librarian at the Orange County Library System for the past 17 years and has worked extensively with individuals in need of social services and government assistance. Fox is the creator of a bimonthly cultural food history program and two gaming programs for adults at the library. \n\n\n\nVanessa Neblett\, MLIS\, is the Department Head\, Adult Services for the Orange County Library System (OCLS) and the Project Manager for Right Service at the Right Time (RSRT) for the past 4 years. For over 20 years\, she has worked in a variety of roles for OCLS including as a librarian\, Digital Access Architect\, and Assistant Manager in branches\, Circulation\, Acquisitions\, and Reference. In addition to RSRT\, Neblett oversees adult computer classes and programs\, ESL classes\, Talking Books\, and adult online high schools at OCLS.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/the-right-service-at-the-right-time-with-vanessa-neblett-and-josh-fox/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240522T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T175238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T175240Z
UID:10000104-1716386400-1716390000@planfl.org
SUMMARY:Rhodium Rules with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all heard of using “the golden rule” when dealing with others. Some of us have even heard of using “the platinum rule.” But did you know that some sources say that rhodium is the most valuable of precious metals? Isn’t that the standard by which we might want to gauge our treatment of our customers? \n\n\n\nIn this 60-minute webinar\, we’ll brainstorm ways we can treat them in such a way that they’ll realize how much we value their presence in our libraries – even if it’s virtually. We’ll look at how we can make our customers feel as if they are our most precious resources – because indeed\, they are the reason we have a job. \n\n\n\nIt never hurts to look at ways we can make sure they’re glad they came to us! \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240522bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T143048
CREATED:20231120T174911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T174914Z
UID:10000103-1714572000-1714575600@planfl.org
SUMMARY:Tension and Friction and Conflict - Oh My! with Linda Bruno
DESCRIPTION:Tension. Friction. Conflict. Disagreements. Discord. Call it what you will\, it’s still the bane of every working person’s existence. Let’s just get rid of it! Oh\, if only we could! That’s probably not a logical expectation but understanding it and dealing with it certainly is! \n\n\n\nThere are many reasons these feelings are in our workplaces. Occasionally (ahem!) we have different personalities in our orbit. With different personalities comes tension\, which sometimes moves to friction\, which sometimes becomes conflict and on and on! \n\n\n\nWe know that the problems within our workplace can affect service to our patrons and it is rarely – if ever – a positive effect. \n\n\n\nSo rather than try to pretend everything is hunky dory (gotta love that term!)\, let’s figure out ways to lessen the tension and friction caused by normal\, everyday emotions that we all have from time to time. \n\n\n\nLinda Bruno has been developing and conducting training workshops 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 workshops on topics ranging from Leadership Skills to Emotional Intelligence – and lots of areas in between. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you can’t attend the live webinar\, register anyway and you’ll receive a link to the webinar recording a few days after the event.
URL:https://planfl.org/event/20240501bruno/
CATEGORIES:Essential Library Competencies,Professional Development,Webinar
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