Continuing Education Committee

Charge:

The NEFLIN Continuing Education Committee (CEC) will work in an advisory capacity with the Continuing Education Coordinator to develop a training program to meet the needs of member libraries.

The CE Committee will be actively involved in the direction of continuing education options such as workshops, webinars, conferences, etc.

In addition to generating ideas and feedback essential to a thriving CE program, the Committee will promote these resources to enhance the professional knowledge of fellow members.

Vision Statement:

We envision a thriving library workforce empowered through dynamic, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning experiences. By cultivating a culture of lifelong learning, we strengthen professional excellence, foster innovation, and elevate the impact of NEFLIN member libraries and the communities they serve.

Current Committee members:

Name	Library	Term	Image
Brandy Black Committee Vice Chair Operations Manager	Clay County Public Library Fleming Island Branch 1895 Town Center Blvd Fleming Island, FL 32003	2025-2028
Michael J. Boonstra Training Coordinator	Brevard County Library Services 308 Forrest Ave. Cocoa, FL 32922	2023-2027
Cynthia Digby Training Program Manager	University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 1545 W University Ave Gainesville, FL 32603	2024-2027
David Hanak Adult Serivces Manager	Flagler County Public Library 2199 Commerce Pkwy Bunnell, Florida 32110	2026-2029
Susan Mankowski Committee Chair Manager for Staff Training	Jacksonville Public Library 303 N. Laura St. Jacksonville, FL 32202	2024-2027
Allison Mason University Archives Coordinator	University of North Florida Thomas G. Carpenter Library 1 UNF Drive Jacksonville, FL 32224	2025-2028
Becca Maynite Librarian	Florida State College at Jacksonville 11901 Beach Blvd Jacksonville, FL 32246	2026-2029
Jas Templet Adult Services Senior Manager	Alachua County Library District 401 East University Ave Gainesville, FL 32601	2023-2029
Victoria Slaughter Committee Secretary Librarian	St. Johns River State College 5001 St Johns Avenue Palatka, FL 32177	2025-2028

Description:

The CEC is comprised of volunteers from member libraries. Committee members will serve a three-year term beginning in October, running parallel with the NEFLIN fiscal year.

The CEC will meet bimonthly on the first Wednesday of even-numbered months (i.e. February, April, etc.). NEFLIN’s Continuing Education Coordinator will create an agenda for the meetings and distribute it to CEC members no later than one week prior to the upcoming meeting.

The CEC will be composed of a minimum of nine members.

Member roles and responsibilities:

• Advise the Continuing Education Coordinator on potential additions to the training schedule, including topics, specific classes and trainers
• Advise the Continuing Education Coordinator on potential additions to the Equipment and Lending Libraries
• Provide feedback from colleagues on current training offerings
• Assist in promotion of NEFLIN offerings within their library in such a manner as would not conflict with their normal duties or employer’s policies
• Assist NEFLIN staff at conferences and other events by helping with registration, room hosting and other duties as needed

Contribution to committee activities:

Members should be able to attend bimonthly Committee meetings. If a member misses three meetings in a row, NEFLIN may ask them to find a replacement member from their institution. Online attendance via GoToMeeting or similar methods is acceptable.