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It's February, and we can't let the month pass without saying it...NEFLIN Loves Libraries! It's our goal to help you feel supported in the important work you do.
This month, we have two opportunities for you to help us support you better: the 2025 NEFLIN Annual Survey (more information below) and a virtual Strategic Planning Focus Group. We hope you'll take advantage of one (or both!) of these opportunities.
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Take the 2025 NEFLIN Annual Survey | | |
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Each year, we ask for your feedback in the NEFLIN Annual Survey. The information we gather from the survey results helps us serve you better.
We'd love to hear from YOU in this year's survey!
Just 10-15 minutes of your time will help us plan future programs and services.
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As an added incentive, we'll also enter everyone who takes the survey into a drawing for one of five $25 Amazon.com gift cards.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Register Now for the
2025 Technology Conference
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NEFLIN's 2025 Technology Conference is now open for Registration!
When: Friday, April 25th
Where: Schultz Center (Jacksonville)
Cost: $45.00 (includes lunch)
Keynote Speaker: Lee Rainie, Director of Elon University’s Imagining the Digital Future Center
Topic: "Another Darn Crossroads: How Libraries Can Function in the Emerging World of Generative Artificial Intelligence"
Rainie will discuss how the lessons learned by libraries by prior digital disruptions caused by broadband connections, mobile connectivity, and social media can be applied by librarians to the challenges posed by GenAI. Rainie, a longtime library analyst at the Pew Research Center, will cover the latest research trends and invite librarians to ponder how they can help patrons navigate this new world.
In addition, the agenda will include a wide selection of breakout sessions. To see session descriptions, go to https://neflin.org/2025-technology-conference/.
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Thank you for attending
KidsLib Mini-Con!
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We want to send a huge thank you not just to the 100 Children's Services staff members who attended our third KidsLib Mini-Con on February 7th, but also to everyone who supported this event by hosting, volunteering, and presenting.
KidsLib Mini-Con is a partnership between NEFLIN, our sister organization, TBLC, and the Marion County Public Library System, who also generously hosts and provides all of the setup and volunteers. In addition to NEFLIN and TBLC staff, the KidsLib planning committee members include Jenny Ransone and Julie Quaid from Marion County, Alex Barr from the St. Johns County Public Library System, and Marisa Steuer from the Palm Harbor Library.
KidsLib Attendees enjoyed keynote sessions from Steven Engelfried of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Blog and Maryann "Mar" Harman of "Music With Mar", as well as a wide variety of breakout sessions. We look forward to holding the next KidsLib Mini-Con in 2027!
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Scholarships for NEFLIN Members
Accepting Applications Now!
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Through the Jim Morris Continuing Education Fund, NEFLIN members are eligible to apply for financial support for conferences, training, and other professional development opportunities, whether in-person or virtual.
We are now accepting applications for opportunities happening between May 1st and December 31st, 2025.
The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025.
You'll find more information about the JMCEF and a link to apply at http://neflin.org/jmcef.
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Featured Webinar:
Mastering Short-Form Video for Library Engagement
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Member Spotlight:
Florida Tech's Evans Library Celebrates 40 Years
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January 1985:
President Jerry Keuper at the Evans Library ribbon-cutting ceremony
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Features of the new Evans Library included a micro-computer center, 38 printers, and a 500-seat auditorium. Today, the library houses a Digital Scholarship Lab, a CraftLab, the University Archives, modern and flexible study spaces, anti-gravity and massage chairs, a quiet floor for independent study, and a Technology Lending Service where students can borrow items such as laptops, iPads, VR headsets, hammocks, cameras, and more. | | |
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Founded in 1958, the same year NASA was founded, Florida Tech was born to support the missilemen working on the budding U.S. space program. Originally a graduate school, Florida Tech has grown into a premier research university known for its space sciences, aeronautics and engineering focus featuring cutting-edge technology, a Senior Design showcase and its high post-graduation employability rate.
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Congratulations to Dean Jason Martin and all the Evans Library staff! We appreciate your unique contributions to Florida libraries and we are proud to call you NEFLIN members. | |
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These projects were funded either under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Library Cooperative Grant program. Florida’s LSTA and LCG programs are administered by the Department of State’s Division of Library and Information Services.
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For FY2024-25, the total state and federal budgets for NEFLIN's programs are $703,693. 43% of the total costs ($303,693) are supported by federal funds, and 57% of this program ($400,000) is supported by state funds.
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Jenny Eason | Member Services Coordinator | NEFLIN
2233 Park Avenue, Suite 402, Orange Park, FL. 32073
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