Jacksonville Public Library

Maximize opportunities with City of Jacksonville registered certified Jacksonville Small and Emerging Businesses (JSEBs)! Register today to attend one of the sessions: Thursday, July 25 (Lane Wiley Senior Center) Thursday, August 22 (Westside High School) Thursday, September 19 (Southeast Regional Library) Thursday, October 17 (Southside Community Center) Thursday, November 7 (Mary L. Singleton Senior Center) 🕕 All events are from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e-mQh3Ws #JacksonvillePublicLibrary #JSEB #EconomicGrowth #CommunityEngagement #SupplierPortal #BusinessDevelopment

🌟 Join Our Team at Jacksonville Public Library! 🌟 Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for marketing and communications? Join Jacksonville Public Library as the Assistant Director for Library Marketing and drive our mission forward! 📚 Featured Job Opportunity: Assistant Director for Library Marketing In this role, you'll craft and implement innovative strategies, manage a talented team, and elevate our brand through impactful campaigns. Key responsibilities include setting strategic goals, overseeing brand identity, directing public relations, and collaborating with library partners. Your expertise in strategic marketing, team leadership, and budget management will be vital to our success. Apply: https://lnkd.in/e3B5ZgHz All current openings: https://lnkd.in/eQJncgdP #jobs #jacksonville #library #duval #administration

📚 AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL DATABASE AVAILABLE NOW! 📚 The Jacksonville Public Library is excited to announce the launch of the ProQuest Historical Newspapers: The Chicago Defender, The Baltimore Afro-American, New York Amsterdam News, Pittsburgh Courier, Los Angeles Sentinel, Louisville Defender, Atlanta Daily World, The Norfolk Journal and Guide, The Philadelphia Tribune, Cleveland Call and Post, Kansas City Call and Michigan Chronicle offering essential primary source material including articles, obituaries, photos, editorials, and more. We also have additional print newpapers at several of our locations! Florida Star is available at Main Special Collections and West, Argyle, Brown Eastside, Dallas James Graham, Highlands Regional, Bradham & Brooks, Pablo Creek Regional, and University Park Branch Libraries. Jacksonville Free Press is available at Main Special Collections and West, Southeast Regional, Bradham & Brooks, and University Park Branches. 🔍 Content: Articles, photos, editorials, and more from 1893 to 2010 Available Here: https://lnkd.in/eh2dusJh Whether you’re a genealogist, researcher, or simply interested in history, this database offers unparalleled coverage of African American events, society, and politics. Access it through the Library website under “Research” using your Library card and PIN. Need a library card: https://lnkd.in/erwpckWd #JacksonvillePublicLibrary #AfricanAmericanHistory #HistoricalNewspapers #MellonFoundation #Research #Genealogy #Education #CommunityHistory

As a pediatric surgeon, Nemours Children's Health President and CEO Dr. Larry Moss has witnessed firsthand how reading can be a source of solace and joy for children facing long and difficult recoveries. In this inspiring video, he reminisces about his own childhood, where the library was a gateway to endless adventures and possibilities. "It seemed kind of miraculous to me that you could just get any book you wanted for free," he recalls. "Reading expanded my mind, expanded my ideas, and gave me a sense of potential and possibility."  Dr. Moss challenges us to consider the essential role of reading and access to information in fostering a better society. His heartfelt message underscores the transformative power of books. Share this compelling video to ignite a love for reading in Jacksonville and beyond.   The leadership and staff of Jacksonville Public Library, READ JAX, and the Library Foundation of Jacksonville would like to thank Dr. Moss for sharing his passion for reading in this latest video. His insights inspire us all to embrace the joy of reading. By keeping Dr. Moss' words about reading in mind, we can all see reading as "...an incredible source of support, engagement and joy." Together, we can foster a thriving, literacy-focused community across Duval County. Nemours, Early Learning Coalition of Duval, Kids Hope Alliance, WJCT Public Media, READ USA INC, Jacksonville Public Education Fund, Duval County Public Schools, Library Foundation of Jacksonville City of Jacksonville

🌟 As the Jacksonville Public Library, we’re thrilled to join the nationwide celebration of Independent Retailer Month! 🛍️🎉 📝 Get help on your business plan TODAY. Most entrepreneurs set off on a business venture without adequate resources or fully understanding how they will accomplish their vision. This leads to failure, mostly due to a lack of preparation. This book is designed to give you the foundations needed for successful business planning and also to give you an insight into the development of a successful entrepreneurial journey for your business through writing an effective business plan. All you need to get started is a digital library card. Read Now: https://lnkd.in/eAQGbVq6 Need a card: https://lnkd.in/erwpckWd #JaxLibrary #IndependentRetailerMonth #CommunityCreativity

♟ Jacksonville Public Library is offering free professional development opportunities! At a time when burnout abounds, what can you do to keep your team engaged? In this course, author, educator, and coach Dr. Todd Dewett teaches you how to understand and build a highly engaged team and create sustained engagement. Todd has designed this content to help leaders at all levels and individuals who aspire to lead. All you need to get started is a library card. Access the class now: https://lnkd.in/eQaDFfgF Need a card: https://lnkd.in/erwpckWd #LinkedInLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #JacksonvilleLibrary #BusinessSkills

In observance of Independence Day, all Duval libraries will be closed.

🌟 Join Our Team at Jacksonville Public Library! 🌟 Are you driven by literature, knowledge, and building community? Do you believe in the power of books and learning to bring about positive change in your community? Join the Jacksonville Public Library team and play a role in connecting people with the information, technology, programs, and resources that can impact their lives! 📚 Featured Job Opportunity: Library Systems Administrator This position reports to the Assistant Director for Systems and Technology and is responsible for managing and maintaining library technologies that support the mission and work of the Jacksonville Public Library. The Library Systems Administrator will serve as the administrator for the Library’s integrated library system, computer time/print management system, other library systems, and their related components. This is a highly collaborative role requiring close interaction with teams across the library, the City of Jacksonville’s Information Technologies Division as well as customer and vendor contact. Apply: https://lnkd.in/eEmrEFv5 All current openings: https://lnkd.in/eQJncgdP #jobs #jacksonville #library #duval #administration

♟ Jacksonville Public Library is offering free professional development opportunities! This month, our spotlight class is Mastering Project Management with AI. In this course, you will learn how AI can benefit project managers, determine the criteria for making AI output sound more like you, and distinguish the purpose of each of the four elements of a prompt to achieve a logical output. Articulate the importance of providing ChatGPT with the detail needed for a best-in-class communication plan. All you need to get started is a library card. Access the class now: https://lnkd.in/ehT-Z6CR Need a card: https://lnkd.in/erwpckWd 👉 Start your learning journey today! 💡💪 #LinkedInLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment #JacksonvilleLibrary #BusinessSkills

🌟Need help creating a business blueprint but don't know where to start, at Jacksonville Public Library we make it easier for you to get the ball rolling! 🌟 Create your business blueprint today: https://lnkd.in/eSmgCMFc #business plan #business #jacksonville #Duval #employment