2024-2025 President's Message  |  Read Jorge's Speech as Incoming President

 As we begin this exciting new year, I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable work you do in our libraries and communities. Whether you serve patrons in public, academic, school, or special libraries, your dedication to ensuring access to information, providing specialized services and resources, fostering a love of reading, and supporting lifelong learning profoundly impacts the lives of countless individuals. Your work as library professionals upholds the values of equity, inclusion, and knowledge sharing. It is truly an honor to be part of a profession that enriches so many lives, and we at the Florida Library Association (FLA) are privileged to support your ongoing efforts.

Your membership with FLA plays a vital role in enabling us to continue our important work. Membership dues are a direct investment in the future of our libraries and the success of library professionals like you. With your support, we can continue our advocacy efforts on state and national levels, ensuring that libraries remain a priority in policy discussions. Your dues also allow FLA to provide essential resources such as professional development opportunities, networking events, and so much more. Thanks to our Membership Development Committee, dues have become more affordable at every membership tier.

Membership fosters meaningful connections, and the joy we share can leave a lasting impact on your professional journey.

Join or renew your membership today!

In addition to these tangible benefits, FLA offers a sense of community and shared purpose. We are a network of library professionals who are united by a common passion for our work and the belief that libraries have the power to transform lives. Whether you are connecting with others at FLA events, collaborating through committees, or engaging in discussions about the future of libraries, you are part of a statewide effort to advance our profession. Being a member of FLA means being part of something larger than yourself.

I encourage you to renew your membership with FLA and invite your colleagues to join us as well. Together, we can continue to advocate for libraries, expand our professional knowledge, and ensure the lasting success and organizational sustainability of our professional association. Thank you for your continued dedication to the profession. Your membership has a meaningful impact, and we are thrilled to continue this journey of growth alongside you.

Jorge Perez
2024-2025 FLA President
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