Public Libraries Interest Group Meeting (3/21/18)

We are so fortunate to be involved in libraries at a time of such rapid paced change.  Not only is there a shift in public perception of libraries on a global scale, but libraries themselves are regularly evaluating their role in their communities. The good news is, public libraries are in hub of all the activity!  Communication and networking are vital components for staying abreast of what is happening and helping to make positive changes.  This group will facilitate an opportunity to talk, share, rejoice and even commiserate about current activities within public libraries in Northeast Florida.  We need your voice.  Join us.

The first meeting of 2018 will take place at the Cone Park Branch Library in Gainesville on Wednesday, March 21st, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Meeting Agenda:

                                             9:00:   Welcome
                                                        Agenda Items Discussion
                                                        Library Tour
                                            11:30:  Lunch
                                            12:30:  Special Presentation by
                                                               Cone Park Library and
                                                               Cone Park Library Resource Center
                                            2:00:   Dismissal 

Your Facilitator Is:  Diane Johnson, Alachua County Library District

Over the past 15 years Diane has enjoyed working in public libraries.  She began in the Nassau County Public Library System first as Youth Librarian and next as a Branch Manager.  Her work continued with the Marion County Public Library System as Youth Services Division Manager. Currently, she serves as a Library Manager with the Alachua County Library District. Her favorite feature of public library work: “From newborn babies to Baby Boomers, we are ready to serve them all”.