From executivedirector at flalib.org Mon Dec 1 14:43:04 2025 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2025 14:43:04 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Fwd: Two Annual Library Programming Awards Now Open! In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: *The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant (Apply by February 2, 2026)* The Peggy Barber Tribute Grant is an annual grant that recognizes, promotes, and supports meaningful programs in libraries of all types that have limited and/or no access to budgetary support for programming. This grant aims to help ease budget challenges by annually awarding *three libraries $2,500* to support a proposed program, program series, or programming effort. Applications for the award will be accepted from December 1, 2025, to February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2Ftools%2Fprogramming%2FPeggyBarberGrant&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085035459%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=f3VLll4tEu0%2FiQq%2F%2BY9RfDF%2FmSmcHOux%2Fx8EzNPXYZo%3D&reserved=0. Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a specific type of library programming. For the 2025?2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications to support programming related to *strengthening community ties through libraries as third spaces*. As one of the few remaining "third spaces"-public spaces where individuals can gather outside their homes or workplaces-libraries are uniquely positioned to bring people together and strengthen communities. Example proposals could include (but are not limited to): an intergenerational gardening program, a program series engaging adults in play-based programming, or a visual arts performance at the library in partnership with a local theater group. Proposed programs should include how it will bring people in your community together, how the program will foster connection amongst participants, and how the program can help folks share space with other people in the community. *Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant (Apply by February 2, 2026)* The Libraries Transform Communities Engagement Grant recognizes, promotes and supports innovative and meaningful community engagement efforts in libraries. It will provide *two grants of $2,000* for a school, public, academic, tribal or special library to expand its community engagement efforts. Applications will be accepted between December 1, 2025, and February 2, 2026. View the full award guidelines and apply online at https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.org%2FLTCEG&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C926d691e8370499e86c108de3111e401%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639002150085070570%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gQRrEWtptsTMdxquG9xAOyGyeaeJMBPumydx14n5SH4%3D&reserved=0. Libraries are invited to apply by designing and outlining activities for a library-led community engagement project. Community engagement is the process of working collaboratively with community members ? be they library patrons, residents, faculty, students, or local organizations ? to address issues for the betterment of the community. Each year, the grant will focus on supporting a community engagement project with a specific theme. For the 2025?2026 cycle, libraries are invited to submit applications for a community engagement project that focuses on the concept of *"Libraries as a Lifeline: Building Belonging for All."* Libraries should work collaboratively with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets. Libraries should collaborate with community members and at least one partner organization to develop a project that addresses a local issue and builds upon community assets. *Questions? Please email publicprograms at ala.org .* Thank you, Hannah *--* *Hannah Arata (she/her)* Communications Manager Public Programs Office *ALA**AmericanLibraryAssociation* *ala.org/ppo | programminglibrarian.org * -- Jenny Abdelnour, MA, CAE (she/her) Executive Director Florida Library Association 3122 Mahan Dr. Suite 801-105 Tallahassee, FL 32308 850-270-9205 executivedirector at flalib.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: image001.png Type: image/png Size: 10352 bytes Desc: not available URL: From lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu Tue Dec 2 16:31:12 2025 From: lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu (Lauren Kehoe) Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2025 21:31:12 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Submit Your Conference Proposal to the Teaching and Learning with AI Conference, June 11-13, 2026 Message-ID: Apologies for cross posting! Share Your Ideas at the 4th Annual Teaching and Learning with AI Conference! Proposals are currently being accepted from higher education professionals in colleges and universities across the country for the Teaching and Learning with AI: A Sharing Conference Between Educational Practitioners. The Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning, Division of Digital Learning, and UCF Libraries at the University of Central Florida have partnered together to host the fourth annual conference for professionals, instructors, researchers, librarians, and policymakers from all sectors of higher education to discuss best practices and uses of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning in colleges and universities. Submissions can cover a broad range of topics including, but not limited to: ? Faculty using AI to create course content ? Ethical considerations regarding AI in the classroom ? Use of AI for personal adaptive learning The call for proposals will close on Friday, January 30, 2026. 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URL: From jhornick at flsouthern.edu Wed Dec 3 08:49:33 2025 From: jhornick at flsouthern.edu (Hornick, Julie N) Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025 13:49:33 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Reminder: Call For Nominations For the 2026 Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award - Deadline Extended Message-ID: The ACRL Instruction Section is soliciting nominations for the 2026 Instruction Section Miriam Dudley Instruction Librarian Award! This award recognizes an individual academic or research librarian who has built a record of contributions that have advanced the pursuit of teaching and learning. The award honors Miriam Dudley, whose pioneering efforts led to the formation of the ACRL Instruction Section (formerly ACRL Bibliographic Instruction Section). Please visit the award page to learn more about the selection criteria and to access the online nomination form. If you have any questions, please contact Maggie Bates at mbates4 at ua.edu. *The nomination deadline has been extended to December 12, 2025. 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