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The article discusses the Micro-Learning: Research Skills Toolkit Workshop Series developed by librarians at Stetson University's duPont-Ball Library. This program aims to engage students in information literacy through short, focused learning modules that can be completed in 15-20 minutes. The series covers topics such as navigating the library's electronic catalog, searching for information, and developing effective research strategies. The article also provides steps for implementing micro-learning in other libraries and emphasizes the adaptability and scalability of the series. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the importance of partnerships in community engagement at the Brockway Memorial Library in Miami Shores, Florida. The library has collaborated with various organizations, such as arts entities, environmental groups, history and preservation groups, STEM-focused partners, and business-minded collaborators, to provide diverse programming for patrons of all ages. These partnerships have allowed the library to offer a wide range of services and resources, connect library patrons to one another, and solidify the library's role as a trusted gateway for literacy, learning, and access to information. The article also highlights the library's intergenerational offerings and the positive impact of community partnerships on the library's ability to meet the changing needs of its users. [Extracted from the article]

In the summer and fall of 2020, it was not clear what patron reaction would be to library COVID-19 safety policies and protocols. Despite reports from the American Library Association, the Public Library, Association, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services detailing the new library services being offered and suggestions about policies and protocols to keep library staff and patrons protected, no one knew how patrons would react. News stories about people coughing, spitting, and attacking front line staff in grocery stores and even medical responders raised the concern that this could be repeated in libraries. This paper attempts to fill that gap with a survey sent through the Florida Library Association listserv about COVID-19 related changes to library services and policies and to COVID-19 related incidents. Key findings were that libraries need to prepare for patrons arguing with each other, staff are more satisfied with their library's COVID-19 policies when they have input, and rural libraries were least satisfied with their policies even when they had input. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the use of quick response (QR) code in libraries. The author mentions the definition of a QR code, places where they are mostly used, and how libraries can use them in providing access to services and materials for their patrons. Information on how to create, use, implement, track and assess QR codes, and the pros and cons of having it in libraries are also presented.

The article reports on the move of the University of Florida which explores the collaborative methods of acquiring materials patrons in Gainesville, Florida. The university has been offering patron-centric collection-building programs to acquire library resources based directly on user input that offers a way to boost communication and better serve researchers and students. It also notes other programs offered by the university such as the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) and shared grants.

The article focuses on the implementation of Electronic Government in the ACCESS program of the Department of Children and Family (DCF) in Florida. The program will shift the responsibilities of DCF's public offices to a network of Community Partners that agreed to offer Internet access. Moreover, the presence of librarians and technology infrastructure make libraries a source for the delivery of E-Government services.

The article discusses the Food For Fines (FFF) program designed to fill in the St. Johns County Food Closet at the same help patrons use their library cards for St. Johns County Libraries. Library patrons donated 9,746 items in 2009 and doubled in 2010 and had 21,514 items collected from November 5, 2012 to January 2013. Other programs of additional community support partnerships involving the library are JCPCares Giving Tree and Books-A-Go-Go.