Florida History Day 2026: Tools for Supporting Student Research | DLIS Discussion October 2025

Transcript: https://files.floridados.gov/media/71... Join us to discover how your library can become a vital partner in Florida History Day 2026! William Turner, the new Curator of Education from the Museum of Florida History, and Zoe Hume, Florida Memory Content and Curriculum Coordinator from the State Archives of Florida, will share exciting opportunities for libraries to engage with students, teachers and communities through this transformative educational program. Learn how to support students researching the 2026 theme Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History; access essential resources including Florida Memory and digital archives; develop workshop ideas for teaching primary source research and citation skills; and implement practical partnership strategies with local schools and historical organizations. What You'll Learn: Whether you're interested in hosting research workshops, providing database access or showcasing student projects, this discussion offers meaningful community engagement opportunities that demonstrate your library's educational value while developing the next generation of engaged citizens and critical thinkers. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction 02:15 Why Teach History Day? 08:17: 2026 Annual Theme 15:46: Getting Started with Research 41:49 Contact Information Technical Assistance: Need help? Contact our support team at [email protected]. #FloridaHistoryDay #FloridaLibraries #LibraryEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #ContinuingEducation #BureauOfLibraryDevelopment #FloridaDepartmentOfState IMLS Funding Statement: This presentation has been funded under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Florida's LSTA program is administered by the Department of State's Division of Library and Information Services.