The North Florida Library Association (NFLA) is a professional organization serving information professionals from academic, public, school, and special libraries in the Capital Regional Area (Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties). There are approximately 200 libraries represented in the Capital Regional Area. The NFLA was established in 1982 to encourage communication and cooperation among persons concerned with libraries and information centers and to foster community awareness of library related issues. The goals and objectives of the NFLA are to • Encourage and support communication and cooperation • Facilitate the sharing of knowledge and resources • Provide continuing education opportunities • Foster community awareness of library issues • Promote membership in the association The NFLA goals and objectives are accomplished primarily through its programs and publications. Programs include but are not limited to the following: • Dine and Discover • Career Night at FSU College of Information • Membership Drive • Winter Festival of Writers • Weed and Seed • Continuing Education Workshops • Annual Membership Meeting and Dinner NFLA publishes the Fast Facts Newsletter on a quarterly basis and the NFLA Web site. An E-forum (threaded bulletin board) is included on the Web site to facilitate communication and sharing among members. The NFLA business year is from July 1 to June 30. Membership dues are $20 ($10 retirees and $5 students) and are due before the first day of the official year to maintain membership. Interested individuals may join as a member anytime throughout the year. |