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Day 2 of the OER Summit starts this morning at 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT ! Missed Day 1? There’s still time to join us. Today’s schedule features 12 engaging sessions, including four exciting Lightning Rounds packed with ideas, strategies, and inspiration. The OER Summit is fully online, free to attend, and open to everyone. Register now at oersummit.org to enjoy a full day of OER learning and networking!

The OER Summit starts today at 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT. It's fully online, free to attend, and open to everyone! There’s still time to join us; registration is open throughout the two-day event! Register for one or both days at oersummit.org

It’s almost here! The 8th annual OER Summit begins tomorrow, May 20, at 9 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. CT! Tomorrow's Day 1 will feature seven information-packed sessions, including the opening keynote, “OER’s Next Assignment: Building Accessible, AI-Supported Z-Degree Pathways,” presented by OER professionals from Hillsborough College. The OER Summit is fully online, free to attend, and open to everyone. Connect with OER advocates from across the country to learn about the latest trends, innovations, and impact of open educational resources. Register for one or both days at oersummit.org

Don’t forget to register for the OER Summit, which begins this Wednesday, May 20! Connect with librarians, educators, students, and OER enthusiasts nationwide for two days of virtual collaboration and innovation centered on open educational resources. View the full agenda and register for free today at oersummit.org

There’s still time to register for next week's free IDN professional development webinar! This special session, on May 19 at 2 p.m. ET, features two 20-minute Lightning Round presentations: "From Silos to Synergy: Strategies for Meaningful ID-Faculty Co-Creation" "Bridging the Gap: Selling Faculty on Pedagogical Practices Through SharePoint and Teams" Register for free now at tinyurl.com/2vxt44wj

Reminder: The 2026 OER Summit is almost here – happening next week, May 20–21. Connect virtually with librarians, educators, instructional designers, OER advocates, and others from across the country for two days of collaboration, innovation, and open education discussions. Everyone is welcome to participate. Registration and attendance is free! View the agenda and register for free today at oersummit.org

Don't forget to register for tomorrow's IDN Professional Development webinar! This special session at 2 p.m. ET features two 20-minute Lightning Round presentations: "Becoming a Faculty Whisperer" – strategies to gain faculty buy-in "Designing Flexible Training Courses" – approaches to boost engagement. Register now at tinyurl.com/54335enm.

Don’t forget to register for the 8th annual Open Educational Resources (OER) Summit, happening May 20–21! Join librarians, educators, instructional designers, OER enthusiasts, and others from across Florida, the nation, and internationally for this free, live virtual event. The Summit is open to everyone. Whether you're new to OER or leading initiatives, there’s something for you! This year’s theme, “OER Understood the Assignment,” explores trends, innovations, and the positive impact of OER across today's higher education landscape. Save your spot! Register now at oersummit.org

Learn how to identify the causes of workplace conflict and manage it effectively. Join our next free professional development webinar, "Management 104: Managing Workplace Conflict", on Wednesday, May 5 at 1 p.m. ET. This webinar is open to all and offers practical strategies you can apply right away. Register now at bit.ly/4s95Vno

Don’t miss next week’s IDN Professional Development Webinar on Tuesday, May 5 at 2 p.m. ET! This special session features two 20-minute Lightning Round presentations: "Becoming a Faculty Whisperer" – strategies to gain faculty buy-in "Designing Flexible Training Courses" – approaches to boost engagement Get practical ideas you can apply right away! Register and view details now at tinyurl.com/54335enm

Check out May's lineup of free webinars from FLVC and the Professional Development Alliance (PDA) at flvc.libguides.com/professional-d….

College students in Florida: Planning to take a course at another public college or university this summer? Start by completing the official Transient Student Admission Application (TSAA). Learn more about the TSAA at floridashines.org/take-a-course-…

If you missed yesterday's OPEN FL Tea-time spring meeting, you can watch the recording, "Working Together: OER and Bookstore Liaisons Panel/ Discussion," at libraries.flvc.org/spring26teatim…

FLVC is hiring an IT Project Manager! This role supports the successful planning and execution of large-scale projects using established project management standards, processes, and tools. Learn more at flvc.org/careers

This is National Library Week, highlighting the essential role libraries and staff play in communities! FLVC is proud to manage the integrated library system (ILS) used by all public college and university libraries across the state. This system unites 40 institutions and over 150 campus libraries, providing seamless access to an extensive collection of resources for students, faculty, and staff. Learn more about FLVC Library Services at flvc.org/libraries

Reminder: Two free FLVC-sponsored professional development webinars are happening tomorrow April 21! Join us from 1–2 p.m. ET for a session on Social Crafting, and from 3–4 p.m. ET for a webinar focused on Accessibility Planning. Register for one or both to gain practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable ideas you can bring back to your library. Save your spot – register for free today!

Get a head start on your school goals this spring! Download the FloridaShines app today for quick, 24/7 access to free resources that help you plan for college, succeed in school, and explore exciting careers – all in one place and all for free! Built for Florida students, parents, and families. Download the FloridaShines app today from the App Store or Google Play, or at floridashines.org/app

Don’t miss out! Two free FLVC-sponsored professional development webinars are happening this week! Register now to secure your spot and gain practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable ideas you can bring back to your library.

Ready to level up your management skills? Join the free webinar, "Management 103: Managing with Emotional Intelligence," on April 9 from 1-2 p.m. ET. Learn what emotional intelligence (EQ) is, why it matters, and how to use it to lead teams and better support patrons. This is Part 3 of the free Management webinar series sponsored by FLVC Library Services and the Professional Development Alliance (PDA). Don't miss it! Register now at bit.ly/4rmP9AQ

Not sure what career fits you best? Try the new FloridaShines Career Interest Activity! Answer a few quick questions about your strengths, interests, and goals to get personalized career matches, along with information about education levels and salary ranges for those careers. It's an easy-to-use, free, and fun way to find out which careers match your interests! To access the new FloridaShines Career Interest Activity and start exploring your future now, visit floridashines.org/career-interes…