by Carrie Cleary | Feb 6, 2025 | Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, PDE, Susan Banks Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries
Dear Colleagues – Below, we share a message from Interim Acting Secretary of Education, Angela Fitterer that provides the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s view of current events concerning the disposition of federal funds and the federal agencies with which we...
by Julie Moore | Feb 3, 2025 | BLD Updates, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development
In May of 2024, we shared the results of an interest survey on the Bureau of Library Development hosting a Statewide Gathering. Now, we would like to share the dates and locations for the Statewide Gatherings in 2025. More details and information will be forthcoming....
by Heather Smith | Feb 3, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Youth
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries invites you to register for the first of four quarterly Early Childhood Conversations (ECC) sessions in 2025. This community of practice series is for all library staff and volunteers providing services to children ages 0-8,...
by Corri Hines | Jan 31, 2025 | BLD News, Professional Development, Teen
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering two exciting teen library services opportunities for Pennsylvania library staff in the winter/spring of 2025. Transforming Teen Services Module Workshop Registration 2025 The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering...
by Amy Geisinger | Jan 29, 2025 | Data, State Aid
The Annual Report – PA Public Library Data Survey for reporting year 2024 is now open for data input via the Counting Opinions’ LibPAS platform. The deadline for submission is Monday, March 10, 2025. 2024 Updates Instructional Document: 2024 Annual Report – PA Public...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 27, 2025 | Broadband
Thank you for all your library does to support broadband access for Pennsylvanians. Library internet, public access technology, and digital skllls assistance and training helps Pennsylvania communities thrive by offering opportunity for access. Show your interest: ...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 21, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good morning, colleagues. The Office of Commonwealth Libraries welcomes Davi (DAH-vee) Miranda to the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the new State Funds Administrative Assistant. From Davi… I would like to invite you for a short journey of a brave human...
by Corri Hines | Jan 16, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz,...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jan 15, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Teen, Youth
Good morning library colleagues! I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services,...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 13, 2025 | BLD News
Happy New Year, library colleagues! In last year’s January Bureau of Library Development (BLD) Update I shared key developments around our priorities and initiatives. As we begin 2025, I’m excited to recap some of the highlights from 2024. You’ll also find BLD’s...
