From johnstln at eckerd.edu Mon Jan 5 10:55:58 2026 From: johnstln at eckerd.edu (Lisa Johnston) Date: Mon, 5 Jan 2026 10:55:58 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Eckerd College Library Position-Access Services Message-ID: Dear Colleagues, Eckerd College seeks an Access Services Manager. We are a welcoming private liberal arts college that offers good benefits and an energetic work environment. This position does not require an MLS. For more details and to apply visit the link https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Feckerd.exacthire.com%2Fjob%2F190002&data=05%7C02%7CFla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C4d9d753da5394b7173af08de4c7302b3%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639032254030242582%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=%2BAXyVWcwbOWx5%2FnstAXVWFyuB%2BXuxBB2CbCHI0kWhyM%3D&reserved=0 Please pass this information on to interested parties. The job will be up until January 23rd. We are hoping for a successful candidate to join our team in February. Please contact me if you have any questions. Warmly, Lisa -- Lisa N. Johnston , M.S.L.S. (She, her, hers) Director of Library Services | Associate Professor 727.864.8206 Office 434.942.1663 Mobile Eckerd College 4200 54th Avenue South St. Petersburg, Florida 33711 Make an appointment for research assistance. [image: Eckerd College logo] -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu Tue Jan 6 13:06:19 2026 From: Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu (Jason Phillips) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 18:06:19 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Call for 2026 FACRL Conference Planning Committee Members In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hello and welcome back from what I hope was a restful break for those of you who had one. I just wanted to send out a reminder that we're seeking members for the FACRL Conference Planning Committee. Please fill out the form (see below) by Friday, January 23rd. Jason From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:34 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: Call for 2026 FACRL Conference Planning Committee Members Hello and good afternoon! Per the recently approved bylaws, we are forming the Conference Planning Committee for the 2026 FACRL Conference. If you are interested in volunteering for service on this committee, please fill out the volunteer form by Friday, January 23rd. Committee members will receive notification of their appointment by Friday, January 30th. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzVuqVHvh4vdDGvBU6&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7Cd360f910089440ae735f08de4d4e4e32%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639033195905886600%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=6rikEChiH3gdV%2FGpFJKJ7W8mDgTIV2ONRrkFXwWBOz8%3D&reserved=0 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! Jason FACRL President-elect Jason D. Phillips, MLIS, MA (he/him) Social Sciences Librarian / Associate Librarian UCF Libraries - Research Engagement Schedule a Research Consultation Need help? Ask a librarian! "Free people read freely." "A library is not just a warehouse for books; it is a physical representation of a set of cultural values that have accumulated over thousands of years. Libraries salvaged and preserved Western civilization; they have been a hub for intellectual exchange, a ladder of social mobility, and a promise of continuity from one generation to the next. It is not mere courtesy that causes people to become silent in the library, as they do in a church: Libraries are sacred places." -from "A Laboratory of Collaborative Learning," by Thomas H. Benton, The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 7, 2009. My working hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this email outside your regular working hours. Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu Tue Jan 6 13:07:09 2026 From: Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu (Jason Phillips) Date: Tue, 6 Jan 2026 18:07:09 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] FACRL Conference Survey In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Just a reminder about our FACRL Conference Survey (see link below). Thanks! From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:42 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: FACRL Conference Survey Hello and good afternoon! FACRL is beginning our planning process for our 2026 FACRL Conference and would like to take this opportunity to survey you, the membership, on your thoughts about the recent conference and some proposed changes to future conferences we are currently considering. We have a survey we are asking you to complete by Friday, January 30th. These results will be discussed by the FACRL Board and then incorporated into our planning for future conferences. Your feedback is important, and we greatly appreciate your time with sharing your feedback! https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FKUo1T6kB36SvJyPG7&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7Ca4ac51f6def64b3213aa08de4d4e6abd%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639033196379643898%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2SnOjbtpYtZ3CBrGRpf0e0e4jvdeSpvRgBQ8ZR%2FtCeA%3D&reserved=0 Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or feedback! Also, apologies if you receive a duplicate email as we will also be reaching out to conference attendees as well. Jason FACRL President-elect Jason D. Phillips, MLIS, MA (he/him) Social Sciences Librarian / Associate Librarian UCF Libraries - Research Engagement Schedule a Research Consultation Need help? Ask a librarian! "Free people read freely." "A library is not just a warehouse for books; it is a physical representation of a set of cultural values that have accumulated over thousands of years. Libraries salvaged and preserved Western civilization; they have been a hub for intellectual exchange, a ladder of social mobility, and a promise of continuity from one generation to the next. It is not mere courtesy that causes people to become silent in the library, as they do in a church: Libraries are sacred places." -from "A Laboratory of Collaborative Learning," by Thomas H. Benton, The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 7, 2009. My working hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this email outside your regular working hours. Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu Mon Jan 12 12:26:03 2026 From: lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu (Lauren Kehoe) Date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:26:03 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Final Call: Submit Your Conference Proposal to the Teaching and Learning with AI Conference, June 11-13, 2026 Message-ID: Final call and 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. Want to submit a proposal? View the proposal guidelines. Feel free to reach out to us at teachwithai at ucf.edu with any questions regarding the proposals or the event. Sincerely, The Teaching and Learning with AI Conference Committee -- Lauren Kehoe Department Head, Research Engagement John C. Hitt Library University of Central Florida lauren.kehoe at ucf.edu UCF Libraries My working hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this email outside your regular working hours. Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From executivedirector at flalib.org Tue Jan 20 09:59:16 2026 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:59:16 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Florida Librarians we have lost In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Thank you, Kathleen. I am sharing to FLA's listservs On Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 9:16?AM Kathleen Mccook wrote: > The Library History Round Table posts tributes at both the Library > History Round Table "Librarians We Have Lost > " > website and the ALA Institutional Repository > > . > > > In honor of the Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary of ALA) in 2026, the* Library > History Round Table * is hosting *Librarians We > Have Lost, Sesquicentennial Memories -1976-2026*. This collage of > tributes seeks to honor librarians who died between 1976-2026. The > tributes are published to ALA Connect, a *digital memorial > *on > *LHRT News & Notes,* and *ALAIR > * (ALA's > institutional repository). > > We invite tributes from anyone about any library worker who passed away > between 1976-2026. To submit a tribute, please use this form > https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flhrt.news%2Flibrarians-we-have-lost-sesquicentennial-memories-1976-2026-2%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C2e58432954e640ec9b6208de583486fc%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639045179788514376%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=yNkofGzlH%2BhXgUHHTRt3NY8Qg%2BHJg6gvfyyweLwVRDQ%3D&reserved=0 > > --Kathleen > > Kathleen de la Pe?a McCook > Distinguished University Professor of Librarianship > School of Information, University of South Florida > writes: The Preservation and Annihilation of Memory > > > -- 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: From Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu Wed Jan 21 15:28:19 2026 From: Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu (Jason Phillips) Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:28:19 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Call for 2026 FACRL Conference Planning Committee Members In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Colleagues, last and gentle reminder about filling out the volunteer form for the Conference Planning Committee. It closes on Friday. We hope to announce committee appointments soon! Jason From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:06 PM To: 'fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu' Subject: RE: Call for 2026 FACRL Conference Planning Committee Members Hello and welcome back from what I hope was a restful break for those of you who had one. I just wanted to send out a reminder that we're seeking members for the FACRL Conference Planning Committee. Please fill out the form (see below) by Friday, January 23rd. Jason From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:34 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: Call for 2026 FACRL Conference Planning Committee Members Hello and good afternoon! Per the recently approved bylaws, we are forming the Conference Planning Committee for the 2026 FACRL Conference. If you are interested in volunteering for service on this committee, please fill out the volunteer form by Friday, January 23rd. Committee members will receive notification of their appointment by Friday, January 30th. https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FzVuqVHvh4vdDGvBU6&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C4766cc5d8b7d43c3e48008de592b9ff4%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639046241071557045%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2hAH1v5lST7fCAcAyn6pZftgfd9xC5wdOkyDHqRwjU8%3D&reserved=0 If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to me! Jason FACRL President-elect Jason D. Phillips, MLIS, MA (he/him) Social Sciences Librarian / Associate Librarian UCF Libraries - Research Engagement Schedule a Research Consultation Need help? Ask a librarian! "Free people read freely." "A library is not just a warehouse for books; it is a physical representation of a set of cultural values that have accumulated over thousands of years. Libraries salvaged and preserved Western civilization; they have been a hub for intellectual exchange, a ladder of social mobility, and a promise of continuity from one generation to the next. It is not mere courtesy that causes people to become silent in the library, as they do in a church: Libraries are sacred places." -from "A Laboratory of Collaborative Learning," by Thomas H. Benton, The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 7, 2009. My working hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this email outside your regular working hours. Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu Tue Jan 27 08:56:59 2026 From: Jason.Phillips at ucf.edu (Jason Phillips) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:56:59 +0000 Subject: [Fla-facrl] FACRL Conference Survey In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Colleagues, your last and gentle reminder to please submit your feedback about the 2025 FACRL Conference by Friday, January 30th. Your opinion matters and this survey will be at the top of the FACRL Board's agenda in February. Jason From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:07 PM To: 'fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu' Subject: RE: FACRL Conference Survey Just a reminder about our FACRL Conference Survey (see link below). Thanks! From: Jason Phillips Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2025 12:42 PM To: fla-facrl at lists.fsu.edu Subject: FACRL Conference Survey Hello and good afternoon! FACRL is beginning our planning process for our 2026 FACRL Conference and would like to take this opportunity to survey you, the membership, on your thoughts about the recent conference and some proposed changes to future conferences we are currently considering. We have a survey we are asking you to complete by Friday, January 30th. These results will be discussed by the FACRL Board and then incorporated into our planning for future conferences. Your feedback is important, and we greatly appreciate your time with sharing your feedback! https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FKUo1T6kB36SvJyPG7&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C9ec2133666414ea74cae08de5dabf536%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639051190296878482%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=gPFDdpRuwlmSxiVTa9kt9UXXBNowcM2qeTc3WWMfFgM%3D&reserved=0 Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or feedback! Also, apologies if you receive a duplicate email as we will also be reaching out to conference attendees as well. Jason FACRL President-elect Jason D. Phillips, MLIS, MA (he/him) Social Sciences Librarian / Associate Librarian UCF Libraries - Research Engagement Schedule a Research Consultation Need help? Ask a librarian! "Free people read freely." "A library is not just a warehouse for books; it is a physical representation of a set of cultural values that have accumulated over thousands of years. Libraries salvaged and preserved Western civilization; they have been a hub for intellectual exchange, a ladder of social mobility, and a promise of continuity from one generation to the next. It is not mere courtesy that causes people to become silent in the library, as they do in a church: Libraries are sacred places." -from "A Laboratory of Collaborative Learning," by Thomas H. Benton, The Chronicle of Higher Education, August 7, 2009. My working hours may not be yours. Please do not feel obligated to respond to this email outside your regular working hours. Please note: Florida has a very broad open records law (F.S. 119). Emails may be subject to public disclosure. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From executivedirector at flalib.org Tue Jan 27 10:45:57 2026 From: executivedirector at flalib.org (Jennifer Abdelnour) Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:45:57 -0500 Subject: [Fla-facrl] Fwd: SLSS 2026: Call for Proposals Extended In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Cramton, Emily V Date: Tue, Jan 27, 2026 at 10:43?AM Subject: SLSS 2026: Call for Proposals Extended To: executivedirector at flalib.org Dear Florida Library Association colleagues, To allow additional time for submissions, *we?ve extended the deadline for presentation proposals.* *Call for Proposals: 7th Annual Southern Library Support Staff Conference?* The Vanderbilt University Libraries is excited to announce its 7th Annual Southern Library Support Staff Conference, taking place from Wednesday, May 27, to Friday, May 29, 2026, at Vanderbilt University Libraries in Nashville, TN. This year's theme,*?"From the Heart of the Library: Stories of?Engagement,?Innovation, and?Leadership,*"?invites library professionals to delve into personal narratives that highlight the transformative power of libraries in their communities. We encourage you to share your experiences that foster meaningful engagement with patrons, spark innovative practices, and exemplify leadership. The conference will follow a hybrid format, making it accessible for both in-person and virtual attendees. We welcome proposals for a variety of presentation formats, including: 60-minute contributed presentations with audience interaction 2-3 hour workshops Panel discussions 15-minute lightning talks that inspire others with quick, impactful insights Each proposal should include a title, a brief description, the names of presenters, and expected learning?objectives?grounded in the conference theme. *The proposal submission has been extended to February 15th, with acceptance notifications sent by February 27th.? Proposal form:* https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcfp.sched.com%2Fspeaker%2FrRFdFRfbae&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C2c066b5ac71c48b52cee08de5dbb326d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639051255755036095%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=1tBET9SCa87SiZwl2OlDQM%2B0iVsv%2FiB9Y3nNhOQzsd4%3D&reserved=0. While aligning with the conference theme is not a requirement, we particularly encourage proposals that explore the evolving role of libraries through stories of leadership, innovative practices, and pathways to engaging patrons. We welcome presenters from all types of library systems to contribute their ideas and?expertise, as together we shape the future of our profession. We are pleased to announce that scholarships for first-time attendees will be available through a grant from the Institute of Library and Museum Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program. *For complete details, please visit* https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fslss.library.vanderbilt.edu%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cfla-facrl%40lists.fsu.edu%7C2c066b5ac71c48b52cee08de5dbb326d%7Ca36450ebdb0642a78d1b026719f701e3%7C0%7C0%7C639051255755104976%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=B1mubnl%2BJZuWiRUT%2FbE3uBg6kZXnxW0PLVh006aaWxA%3D&reserved=0. Warm Regards, Emily Cramton [image: Vanderbilt] Emily V Cramton Digital Access and Access Services Specialist Logistics and Access Services Vanderbilt University emily.v.cramton at vanderbilt.edu Pronouns: she/her -- 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: