From jpiazza at UFL.EDU Tue Feb 2 10:35:03 2021 From: jpiazza at UFL.EDU (Piazza,Joseph Charles) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2021 15:35:03 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Staff Job Opening - Map Library Access Specialist, University of Florida Message-ID: Please share this staff opening at the University of Florida, George A. Smathers Libraries. - Thank you POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Map Library Access Specialist Library Associate 1 University of Florida George A Smathers Libraries The University of Florida's, George A. Smathers Libraries seek an Map Library Access Specialist to support initiatives within the Map & Imagery Library that leverage its unique collections, expertise, and role within the University of Florida (UF) to connect with the UF community and strategic partnerships with external intuitions (such as in the Maps of Cuba for Public Access project and shared regional depository initiatives). The specialist is the sole staff person in the Map & Imagery Library that oversees evening and weekend hours and student assistants working at that time. Manages and optimizes collection growth and preservation to support current and future learning, and research and knowledge creation for the Map & Imagery Library monographs and historical map collections. This position promotes access to online library resources by streamlining and enhancing discoverability, and oversees physical processing and creates metadata for cartographic materials. This position anticipates and effectively responds to needs of students and researchers using Map & Imagery Library collections, and trains and supervises students working on special projects. As a part of the SASC Public Services team, the specialist may provide information, circulation, and research assistance across all SASC service points. This position collaborates with the SASC Public Services team to develop and implement best practices and procedures. The search will remain open until February 22, 2021, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries staff recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/StaffPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!gX3EdrVKtUjZNbNq5cOaFyTCheQPT23UzT2KVi-1q4SZOLFfAg7uT4xxLQTqZLudCe3YPg$ . The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Tina M. Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The FACRL Board is seeking nominations from the membership for five positions that will become available in 2021:? - President-Elect (Term: 2021-2024) - Communications Manager (Term: 2021-2023) - Board Members at Large - 3 vacancies (Term: 2021? 2023) Position Descriptions: Please consult the FACRL Bylaws for specific descriptions of the expectations and responsibilities associated with the available Board positions. All terms begin and end at the adjournment of the annual Florida Library Association annual conference. Membership Requirements: Nominees for the office of President-elect must maintain active ACRL member status. Members of ACRL are automatically members of FACRL. All other nominees are encouraged to possess ACRL membership, but must at the minimum, maintain active FACRL membership status. Individuals who are not members of ACRL may join FACRL for $30 per year. General Service Expectations: Monthly meetings of the Board are conducted via conference call. In addition, in typical years there are two in-person meetings, one held during the fall at the FACRL annual conference and the other in the Spring during the FLA annual conference. In addition, the Board may convene as needed to address urgent issues and Board representation at meetings of various FACRL subcommittees may also be required.? Nominations are due by February 5, 2021. To submit nominations, please use our?nomination form. Self-nominations are welcome. If nominating someone else, please seek their permission prior to submitting their name for consideration.?If you wish to nominate more than one person for each position, please submit the survey again. I am happy to answer any questions that you may have and encourage you to consider deepening your involvement with FACRL by considering a leadership position in 2021! Best regards, Craig Amos, Past-President, FACRL Chair, Nominations Committee? | | | FACRL Board Nomination Form | | | ? | | | | | | FACRL.ORG?? Twitter? 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This tenure-track position provides vision and leadership for research services across the larger UF community, as well as strategic support of the multi-faceted mission of UF's Health Science Center. The Smathers Libraries are key partners in advancing the research enterprise, leading and supporting initiatives to grow infrastructure and services that enhance UF's diverse research portfolio, which includes over $900 million annually in funded research. In strategic collaboration with campus partners, the Smathers Libraries contribute to identifying and advancing research support systems, tools, and services that meet campus needs and priorities through deep engagement in education, research, equity, and outreach, including a new emphasis on supporting artificial intelligence. The Associate Dean partners with UF's research community, representing the Smathers Libraries capabilities, priorities, and values. The Associate Dean communicates the needs of the research community in order to align Smathers Libraries programs and initiatives. One central way the Smathers Libraries directly support research is through the cross-disciplinary Academic Research Consulting & Services (ARCS) team, which provides data management, reproducibility, open science, bioinformatics, informatics, and more research services through expert consultations and direct collaborations with researchers. The Health Science Center Libraries are central to the Health Science Center (HSC) campuses in Gainesville and Jacksonville, and units elsewhere in Florida, combining deep integration with curriculum, innovative services for researchers, and support for the clinical practice with a dedication to the improving the health of our Florida communities. The HSC Libraries focus on providing inclusive, welcoming physical and online spaces for all. A collaborative team structure brings faculty, staff, and student employees together to promote wellness; diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice; innovative digital health projects; and other initiatives within the HSC and our broader communities. The Associate Dean builds partnerships with the statewide UF Health system, the six Health Science Center colleges, other UF colleges, the Clinical & Translational Science Institute, Research Computing, Informatics Institute, and other campus entities to advance the education, research, clinical, and community engagement missions of the University of Florida. The Associate Dean works collaboratively with the Dean of the Smathers Libraries and its senior management team to collectively provide strategic leadership and management. Our goal is to identify a collegial and experienced leader whose enthusiasm for research and health sciences libraries will position them to develop key relationships; advocate for the role of the Smathers Libraries in supporting health sciences and campus-wide research; and build and grow highly effective, inclusive, and culturally rich innovative teams. The search will remain open until filled and applicants will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://library.ufl.edu/pers/FacultyPositions.html__;!!PhOWcWs!ke6TFjHWyfuNE4tPxynV3X6CAY-rSyTJOdU4ET8uBKIwd-r2NTlUY_bLN1pKogNxarfPzA$ . The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply. Address inquiries to Tina Marie Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcicinelli at aol.com Mon Feb 15 10:42:32 2021 From: gcicinelli at aol.com (Guy Cicinelli) Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 15:42:32 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fla-facrl] Reminder - the FLA/FACRL Webinar Series starts this Thursday (2/18) - Register Today! References: <1797946605.1483230.1613403752857.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1797946605.1483230.1613403752857@mail.yahoo.com> The first webinar in the new FLA/FACRL Webinar Series is coming up on?Thursday, February 18 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm. Title:?Correlation does not equal Causality: Data Literacy for Everyone Speaker:?Nick Ruhs, Florida State University Registration:?https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fla.memberclicks.net/fla-facrl-ruhs__;!!PhOWcWs!lGa7JdEDE1oqT-Ct--bVd_XYojY_BAgErECIgY_3DJrCAfOjHIO4AUmB9GWNpoyEgLg8fQ$ Description: With the vast amount of statistics and infographics now available at the touch of a finger or click of a mouse, it is often difficult to determine which ones offer an accurate representation of a topic. This interactive workshop will provide an overview of data literacy and reproducibility concepts, and will outline various strategies for determining the integrity and authenticity of data that one might come across in a research article, on social media, or in the news. The overall aim of this session is to give attendees the knowledge needed to determine the purpose for which statistical and pictorial data is being used and whether conclusions using the data are sound.? 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Name: fla-logo.png Type: image/png Size: 35956 bytes Desc: not available URL: From Brigham.Tara at mayo.edu Wed Feb 17 08:25:14 2021 From: Brigham.Tara at mayo.edu (Brigham, Tara J., AHIP) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 13:25:14 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Now Hiring: Experienced Archivist position open in Jacksonville, FL Message-ID: <28fddd$fepmvv@ironport10.mayo.edu> Mayo Clinic welcomes applications for a new full-time Archivist III position in Jacksonville, Florida. An experienced archivist is being recruited to take an active role in collecting and managing the existing and emerging archival resources. Identification, collection, preservation, and discoverability of institutional collections, both physical and digital, that document Mayo Clinic in Florida's history will be the primary responsibilities of the archivist. The successful candidate will be expected to provide reference and research service to the Mayo Clinic community on the use of archival materials. The archivist will also be expected to take part in the planning and execution of exhibits, lectures and interviews that enhance the historical experience of patients and employees on the Mayo Clinic in Florida campus. The position will report to the supervising librarian on the Mayo Clinic campus located in Jacksonville, Florida. Collection and resource management will be coordinated with Mayo Clinic archivists and History of Medicine professionals working at Mayo Clinic sites away from Florida. Apply Now To apply for this position, use Mayo Clinic?s online application system linked above. Tara Brigham, MLIS, AHIP-D (she, her, ella) | Assistant Professor, Medical Education | Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Librarian & Supervisor ? FL Library | Mayo Clinic Libraries Mayo Clinic | 4500 San Pablo Road | Jacksonville, Florida 32224 | https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://college.mayo.edu/academics/libraries/__;!!PhOWcWs!iA3yiKvpYIkcFpiBCu7EYVKoqkTIkvrifE8Bb6oyYeNGtetKiJL0V455oUizMRLjg5QqMw$ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcicinelli at aol.com Wed Feb 17 14:57:57 2021 From: gcicinelli at aol.com (Guy Cicinelli) Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:57:57 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fla-facrl] Call for Chapter Proposals - Managing Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present and Future References: <833280846.2193283.1613591877371.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <833280846.2193283.1613591877371@mail.yahoo.com> ========= Call for Chapter Proposals! Working Title: Managing Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present and Future. The current pandemic has provided a vivid reminder of how quickly crises can occur and spread, impacting libraries and their users. Crisis management is nothing new to libraries of all descriptions. Historically and currently, how have academic libraries, and librarians, as well as staff, stepped up to the challenges of a crisis? How does management respond to rapid change, when the change is driven by a crisis? How can the library effectively function as a team, if the team ends up scattered, downsized, and potentially demoralized? Managing Crises in the Academic Library: Past, Present and Future, provides multi-layered perspectives on current and historical topics exploring and extending our understanding of how academic libraries respond to crises of all kind and strategies use to cope and thrive in an uncertain world. It includes issues that are organizational and human-focused, as well as lessons learned during and after a crisis subsides. These topics can be revealed and explored though quantitative, qualitative, or historical or case-based methods. Submission Procedure: Librarians, library researchers, staff, and library administrators are invited to submit on or before March 1, 2021, a chapter proposal of 250 ? 500 words clearly explaining the proposed chapter. For more information: Doris.vankampen at saintleo.edu University Librarian Saint Leo University ========= -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From gcicinelli at aol.com Thu Feb 18 12:07:01 2021 From: gcicinelli at aol.com (Guy Cicinelli) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 17:07:01 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fla-facrl] FLA/FACRL Webinar Series starts soon! "Correlation does not equal Causality: Data Literacy for Everyone" starts at 1pm EST References: <1445315845.1467824.1613668021804.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <1445315845.1467824.1613668021804@mail.yahoo.com> Register at:?https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://fla.memberclicks.net/fla-facrl-ruhs__;!!PhOWcWs!m_3oeC2-AG2LtAR1oDvw28Osnx8SOw0PHUAYRoRDU7F2dXmnFTm6vVIPbUlMeb_M2pU4Vg$ February 18, 2021, Thursday, 1:00 pm - ?2:00 pmNick Ruhs, Florida State University Title:?Correlation does not equal Causality: Data Literacy for Everyone Description:With the vast amount of statistics and infographics now available at the touchof a finger or click of a mouse, it is often difficult to determine which onesoffer an accurate representation of a topic. This interactive workshop willprovide an overview of data literacy and reproducibility concepts, and willoutline various strategies for determining the integrity and authenticity ofdata that one might come across in a research article, on social media, or inthe news. The overall aim of this session is to give attendees the knowledgeneeded to determine the purpose for which statistical and pictorial data isbeing used and whether conclusions using the data are sound.? Sign up today! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From vlboulos at fsu.edu Thu Feb 18 15:17:22 2021 From: vlboulos at fsu.edu (Valerie Lynn Boulos) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2021 20:17:22 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Call for Proposals: 2021 Panhandle Academic Libraries Conference (Virtual) Message-ID: Please excuse cross-posting Call for Proposals: 2021 Panhandle Academic Libraries Conference (Virtual) Function and Form: Academic Libraries in Motion Online Submission Form We would like to invite proposals for the annual Panhandle Academic Libraries Conference (virtual) scheduled for Friday, July 16, 2021. With the support of the Panhandle Library Access Network, we are pleased to present the third annual conference in the Panhandle for academic libraries. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the conference will again be virtual this year. Our theme is Function and Form: Academic Libraries in Motion. We seek proposals related to the conference theme in the areas of: * Subject Librarianship * Collaborations * Collections and Funding * Instruction * Technology * Innovation Share your experiences, both successes and learning opportunities, with your colleagues. We will accept a maximum of TWO proposals per presenter (including individual and panel presentations). No presentation may have more than 5 presenters. Proposals should be for original work that has not been previously published. Special attention will be given to proposals that: * demonstrate new and innovative thinking; * generate ideas or report research that contribute to ongoing discussion about the future of academic libraries; * contribute ideas for positioning academic librarians to be leaders both on and off campus; * present strategies for implementing new ideas and technology; and * encourage learning among conference attendees. DEADLINE: Proposals are due by 11:59 pm, EST on Monday, March 26, 2021. Applicants will be notified about their proposal status by April 23, 2021. Questions should be directed to Regina Burgess. SESSION FORMATS: * Panel Discussion: 40-minute discussion with 10-minute Q & A. Two to five panelists will provide multiple, diverse perspectives on a topic or theme, followed by 10 minutes of question and answer from the audience. Proposal abstracts should highlight practical takeaways for attendees. * Presentation: 40-minute talk with 10-minute Q & A. Presenter(s) will speak with the audience for 40 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of question and answer from the audience. Proposal abstracts should highlight practical takeaways for attendees. * Interactive Workshop: 50 minutes. Presenters will engage attendees in active, hands-on learning. Proposal abstracts should present a clear description of the activity as well as highlight the practical takeaways for attendees. * Roundtable: 50 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to participate in informal group discussions on topics of interest. Proposal abstracts should include sample questions that facilitators plan to use. * Pre-recorded Lightning Round: 5 minutes. Presenters will record a lightning round that will be available to conference attendees on-demand. We are excited for this third conference! Your conference organizing team: * Melissa Davis (Pensacola State College), conference co-chair * Maria Goodspeed (Pensacola State College), conference co-chair * Mike Lane (Pensacola State College), conference co-chair * Valerie Boulos (Florida State University) * Regina Burgess (Panhandle Library Access Network) * Tom Cruz (Florida State University) * Brian Erb (Florida Virtual Campus) * Melissa Gonzalez (University of West Florida) * Alvin Lee (Florida A&M University) * Jenni McKnight (Florida State University) * Portia McQueen (Florida A&M University) * Michael Meth (Florida State University) * David Russell (Gulf Coast State College) Online Submission Form Regina Burgess MLS Manager of Continuing Education Services [plan_logo_very_sm] Panhandle Library Access Network Phone: 850-233-9051 Email: rburgess at plan.lib.fl.us Web: https://www.planfl.org This project was funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. 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Name: image009.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 3472 bytes Desc: image009.jpg URL: From kraftal at cofc.edu Tue Feb 2 15:14:39 2021 From: kraftal at cofc.edu (Kraft, Amanda L) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2021 20:14:39 -0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] CFP SOUCABL Conference: Chapter 3; April 23, 2021 Message-ID: Call for Proposals, due Monday, March 1, 2021. What: The SOUCABL Conference: Chapter 3 When: Friday, April 23, 2021 (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) Where: Online (via Whova) Cost: Free Are you an academic librarian with liaison responsibilities in business, finance, or entrepreneurship? In the Southern US? If so, the Southern University and College Academic Business Librarians Conference (SOUCABL) is for you! SOUCABL is a great opportunity to meet other information professionals, develop your regional network of colleagues, share ideas, and brainstorm solutions. Participants are invited from the District of Columbia and 14 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. The Program Committee is now accepting proposals on topics related to business librarianship in a variety of presentation formats. We especially encourage proposal submissions from librarians who work at smaller institutions in the South or for whom providing public and technical services for business, finance, or entrepreneurship education and programming is only part of their job. Topics This year?s theme is ?What?s next?? SOUCABL: Chapters 1 and 2 focused on successes and failures during ?the before time.? Chapter 3 is all about working under less than ideal circumstances in unprecedented times. What have you tried this past year? What?s planned for the future? As academic business librarians, where do we go from here? Suggested topics may include, but are not limited to: * Online instruction & emergency remote teaching strategies * Outreach (to students, faculty, campus partners, community members, etc.) and partnerships during a global pandemic * Balancing your business, finance, and entrepreneurship responsibilities with others, especial those related to campus and library safety policy and procedure * Research strategies & resources for working from home * Shifting collection development and budgets for both physical & electronic resources * Recent changes that have affected any or all the above aspects of librarianship Formats Select a format for your proposal. * Presentation (plenary): 15 minutes, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A. * Poster (concurrent): An opportunity to share your recent, ?unprecedented? experiences and/or future aspirations related to business librarianship. If you would like a template, consider using the ones found here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://osf.io/ef53g__;!!PhOWcWs!gXDYz-R8dIORWt6SqEHAg5PQM6XzP84fXiIeGB0IiexUvfEvVGd74gi2Y1IudmHmeOsOGA$ . Proposals Proposals are accepted via submission form. You will be asked to include the following: * Presentation * Title * Abstract (150-200 words) * Learning Objective(s): ?Attendees will ?? * Poster * Title * Abstract (150-200 words) * Learning Objective(s): ?Attendees will ?? Proposals will be accepted through Monday, March 1, 2021, and the Program Committee will follow up by Friday, March 19, 2021. Questions Contact the Program Committee with any questions or for more information. Allison Cruse, acruse at email.wcu.edu Amanda Kraft, kraftal at cofc.edu Dan Le, dle at gsu.edu [Badge for the Professor for Affordable Learning (PAL) Award] Amanda Kraft, MSLIS Research & Instruction Librarian College of Charleston Libraries Make a research appointment with me. 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Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 11259 bytes Desc: image001.png URL: From gcicinelli at aol.com Fri Feb 26 09:17:07 2021 From: gcicinelli at aol.com (Guy Cicinelli) Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:17:07 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [Fla-facrl] Virtual Southwest Florida Reading Festival - March 1-13 References: <153398616.70713.1614349028014.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <153398616.70713.1614349028014@mail.yahoo.com> The 22nd annual Southwest Florida ReadingFestival (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ReadFest.org__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjXv0cpFg$ ) this March will be a month-long, fully virtual celebration of thepower of reading brought to the community by the Lee County Library System. ?Nearly 30 acclaimed authors willprovide nightly programming March 1-12. Other highlights include theopportunity to video chat with headlining and local authors during thefestival?s live booth hours on 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 6, and Saturday, March13. Grab-and-go crafts, a reading program with festival bingo and onlineS.T.E.A.M. contests featuring Lego builds, art and creativity challenges arealso part of the fun. ??Our library system is pleased toonce again provide our signature event for the community,? said Mindi Simon,library director. ?The online format allows us to extend the festival?s lengthand scope.? ?Patrons can log on to?https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.eventhub.shop/readfest__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXg_qQknQg$ ?beginning Feb. 22 for a preview of the festival. Author presentations willbroadcast weekday evenings March 1-5 and March 8-12, with youth and teenauthors at 6 p.m. and adult authors at 7 p.m. ?Each interview is followed by aninteractive, live meet & greet to interact with authors and ask questionsvia video or text chat. Additional opportunities to chat with authors will beoffered during the Saturday live booth sessions at 1 p.m. After live eventsconclude on March 13, festival attendees will be able to watch recorded contenton-demand through March 31. ?Participants are encouraged to signup for the online reading and activity challenge or complete the paper-basedreading bingo for chances to win prizes and book baskets with festival authorbook titles. The deadline to log reading and activities is March 31. ?S.T.E.A.M. contest prizes includenumerous Lego sets, as well as arts and crafts supplies, with contest entriesaccepted through March 14. Online public voting will take place March 15-31.The eligible entries with the most votes will win the prizes for each category. ?The Library System?s commitment toreading continues with providing each participating child and teen with a new,free book. This year, the free books will be distributed in age-appropriategrab-and-go craft bags, available while supplies last at the 13 Lee CountyLibrary System branches starting Feb. 22. Adults will receive a book in theircraft kits as well, which will incorporate various patterns to become part of afolded book art craft. ?The lineup of award-winning authorsscheduled to participate in the festival includes adult authors JenniferChiaverini, Gregg Hurwitz, Jayne Ann Krentz and Kyle Mills, as well as youthand teen authors J.C. Cervantes, Greg Pizzoli, Julie Berry and Ryan La Sala.The complete list of authors can be found at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ReadFest.org__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjXv0cpFg$ . ?TheSouthwest Florida Reading Festival is free and community-supported throughdonations, sponsorships and grants. To help ensure the continuation of thisfree community event, please visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ReadFest.org__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjXv0cpFg$ to make a secureonline donation. More information is available at https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ReadFest.org__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjXv0cpFg$ or by calling 239-533-4832. ?-30- ?ABOUTTHE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA READING FESTIVAL TheSouthwest Florida Reading Festival is a family-friendly event that celebratesbooks and the written word. The Festival began in 1999 with the goals ofemphasizing the importance of reading and bringing the finest literary talentto Southwest Florida. Now in its 22nd year, this free festival has grown inpopularity and attracts thousands of book-loving attendees annually. Some of the pastauthors include Sue Monk Kidd, Susan Mallery, R.L. Stine, Janet Evanovich,Nelson DeMille, Jeff Kinney and hundreds more. ?The Reading Festival?s objectives are topromote reading and literacy, increase awareness of the library?s programs andresources and foster partnerships between the Lee County Library System and thecommunity. It is also an opportunity to share with the community the availableresources and services at their local Lee County libraries with a library card.The Reading Festival aims to build a literate community by encouraging childrento develop an interest in reading independently, which fosters an increase invocabulary and improved writing skills. 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BenCoes is the New York Times bestselling author of internationalespionage thrillers, including ?Bloody Sunday,? ?Trap the Devil,? ?Eye for anEye,? ?Independence Day,? and ?First Strike.? Before writing his first novel,?Power Down,? he worked at the White House under two presidents and was aFellow at the John F. Kennedy School of Government. He lives with his wife andfour children in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.bencoes.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjHF3k-Hw$ . TrishDoller has written several young adult novels, including thecritically acclaimed ?Something Like Normal? as well as ?Float Plan,? her women'sfiction debut releasing in March. A former journalist and radio personality,she lives in Florida with an opinionated herding dog and an ex-pirate. 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Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.nancyjohnson.net__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXiJ-TGdbA$ . JulieKlassen has written 16 historical novels which have sold over amillion copies. She is a three-time recipient of the Christy Award and has alsowon the Minnesota Book Award and the Midwest Book Award. Her latest is theDecember 2020 release, ?A Castaway in Cornwall.? Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.julieklassen.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXgxsR2cvQ$ . JayneAnn Krentz, under various pen names, is the author of more than 50New York Times bestsellers. With more than 40 million novels sold, she is oneof the most commercially successful authors writing today. She lives inSeattle. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jayneannkrentz.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXh3Kwh5bw$ . KyleMills is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 19 politicalthrillers, including ?Red War? for Vince Flynn and ?The Patriot Attack?for Robert Ludlum. He initially found inspiration from his father, the formerdirector of Interpol, and still draws on his contacts in the intelligencecommunity to give his books such realism. Avid outdoor athletes, he and hiswife have lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, for over 20 years. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.kylemills.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjHdtrtvg$ . AlishaRai pensaward-winning contemporary romances and her novels have been named Best Booksof the Year by the Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Entertainment Weekly, Kirkusand Cosmopolitan Magazine. When she?s not writing, Alisha is traveling ortweeting. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.alisharai.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXgmFtnF9g$ . KimVogel Sawyer told her teacher back in 1966 that somedaypeople would check out her book in libraries. Her little-girl dream came truein 2006 with ?Waiting for Summer?s Return? and now more than 50 of her titlesgrace library shelves. Kim lives in small-town Kansas, the setting for many ofher novels. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.kimvogelsawyer.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXgdzOvrQw$ . CatSebastian lives in a swampy part of the South with her husband, threekids and two dogs. Before her kids were born, she practiced law and taught highschool and college writing. When she isn?t reading or writing, she?s doingcrossword puzzles, bird watching and wondering where she put her coffee cup.Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.catsebastian.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXhOuUhCcg$ . ?KidsAuthors J.C.Cervantes is the New York Times bestselling author of books forchildren and young adults. Her books have appeared on national lists, includingthe American Booksellers Association New Voices, Barnes and Noble?s Best YoungReader Books and Favorite MG Science Fiction/Fantasy Top Ten Books, as well asAmazon?s Best Books of the Month. She has earned multiple awards andrecognitions, including the New Mexico Book Award and the Zia Book Award. Herlatest release is ?The Shadow Crosser,? the final book in ?The StormRunner? trilogy. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jennifercervantes.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXiAe4YhMA$ . LesaCline-Ransome is the award-winning author of books for youngreaders including ?Not Playing by the Rules: 21 Female Athletes Who ChangedSports,? ?Young Pele: Soccer?s First Star,? and ?Before She Was Harriet.? Hernumerous honors include the Jane Addams Honor Award, the Christopher Award,Kirkus Best Book of the Year and three NAACP Image Award nominations. Her debutmiddle grade novel ?Finding Langston? received the Coretta Scott King AuthorHonor and the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.lesaclineransome.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjAHArfdA$ . AnikaAldamuy Denise is the author of ten picture books includingthe Pura Belpr? author honor-winning ?Planting Stories: The Life of Librarianand Storyteller Pura Belpr?? and ?A Girl Named Rosita: The Story of RitaMoreno: Actor, Singer, Dancer, Trailblazer!? Raised in Queens, New York, shenow lives with her husband and three daughters in Rhode Island. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.anikadenise.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXgzTaoj5w$ . JohnPatrick Green is the author of ?Hippopotamister,? ?KittenConstruction Company? and the New York Times bestselling ?InvestiGators?series. He is also the artist and co-creator of the ?Teen Boat!? graphic novelswith writer Dave Roman. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.investigatorsbooks.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXg-O4Xl5Q$ . TerriLibenson is the New York Times bestselling author of the children?sbooks ?Becoming Brianna,? ?Just Jaime? and the popular middle grade series,?Emmie & Friends.? She is the award-winning cartoonist of thesyndicated daily comic strip The Pajama Diaries which ran in hundreds ofnewspapers internationally from 2006 - 2020. 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Hereceived the Coretta Scott King Award for Illustrations for his book, ?TheCreation? and several Coretta Scott Honors for many of his other books.James is the recipient of The Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance award, theNAACP Image Award for Illustration and is an ALA Notable Book recipient. Helives in Rhinebeck, New York with his wife Lesa Cline-Ransome, a writer ofchildren?s books. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jamesransome.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXhJIFEUmQ$ . ChristinaSoontornvat is the author of the fantasy middle gradeseries, ?The Changelings? and the early chapter book series ?Diary of an IcePrincess.? Her most recent books include the middle grade fantasy ?A Wish inthe Dark? and ?All Thirteen,? a nonfiction account of the Thai Cave Rescue.Christina holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering and a master?s degree inscience education. She spent a decade working in the science museum field,where she designed programs and exhibits to get kids excited about science.Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.soontornvat.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXghOo6frQ$ . MelissaStewart has written more than 180 science books for children,including the ALA Notable ?Feathers: Not Just for Flying,? illustratedby Sarah S. Brannen; the SCBWI Golden Kite Honor title ?Pipsqueaks, Slowpokesand Stinkers: Celebrating Animal Underdogs,? illustrated by Stephanie Laberisand ?Can an Aardvark Bark?,? illustrated by Caldecott Honoree Steve Jenkins.Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.melissa-stewart.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXhQ5cm5OA$ . TeenAuthors JulieBerry wrote the Walden & Golden Kite Award winner ?LovelyWar,? the Printz Honor & LA Times Book Prize shortlisted ?The Passion ofDolssa,? the Carnegie & Edgar shortlisted ?All the Truth That?s in Me,??The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place,? and others. She holds degreesfrom Rensselaer and Vermont College. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.julieberrybooks.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjLvNf30Q$ . EmilyArsenault is the author of several adult and young adult suspensenovels including ?The Leaf Reader,? ?All the Pretty Things,? ?The Last Thing ITold You,? ?What Strange Creatures? and ?When All the Girls Are Sleeping,? aJuly 2021 release. She lives in Shelburne Falls, MA. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.emilyarsenault.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXhBux9v2A$ . AshleyElston is the author of several novels including ?This Is OurStory? and ?The Rules for Disappearing,? a finalist in the Best Young AdultNovel category of the International Thriller Awards. She graduated with aLiberal Arts degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport. Ashleyworked for many years as a wedding photographer before turning her hand towriting. She lives in Louisiana with her husband and three sons. Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ashleyelston.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXjgYmYJ1A$ . RyanLa Sala grew up in Connecticut, but only physically. Mentally, hespent most of his childhood in the worlds of Sailor Moon and Xena: WarriorPrincess, which perhaps explains all the twirling. He studied Anthropology andNeuroscience at Northeastern University before becoming a project managerspecialized in digital tools. He technically lives in New York City, but hasactually transcended material reality and only takes up a human shell forspecial occasions, like brunch and to watch anime (which is banned on theastral plane). He is the author of ?Reverie? and ?Be Dazzled.? Visit https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.ryanlasala.com__;!!PhOWcWs!kwNCv94l7FvGpmFGPCtn4X6Kjc7VKAf1Eea6sowh4KI8Bn5Q7qEpQzhLak8JLXhMHOJ-ng$ . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: ReadFestFlyer.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 596069 bytes Desc: not available URL: