Governors Advisory Council
Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be virtual. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available
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News for Pennsyslvania Libraries
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Who’s On First: Cleaning Up Communication
WebinarCommunication is essential to running a productive and effective workplace. We all have different communication styles and may unwittingly create confusion or discord. This program explores numerous ways we can improve how we communicate and decrease frustration while boosting cooperation. As a result of this program, attendees will: Identify 1 thing you can start and […]
Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk and Low Risk Situations
WebinarWe're pleased to offer a half-hour training through Homeless Training Academy by Ryan Dowd on December 12th. It will cover: -What the research says about mental illness and violence -Three warning flags that a situation is high risk -Two tools you can use in low-risk situations Register here for Mental Illness Short Course: High Risk […]
How to Be More Mindful in 2025
WebinarWith the approach of winter solstice, we find ourselves on the threshold of a new transition. This can be a wonderful time to start winding down, to reflect and celebrate the year that we are leaving behind, and to connect with the yearnings that we would like to see in the year ahead. Join us […]
Holiday Closing
OCL is closed.
Holiday Early Closing
Office of Commonwealth Libraries will close early (around 12:00p.m.) for the holiday. Thank you and happy new year.
Holiday Closing
OCL is closed.
Holiday Closing: New Year’s Day
OCL is closed.
LibGuides and LibAnswers Feedback
Open time for feedback on all BLD LibGuides and LibAnswers. Feedback form for LibGuides can be found here. All LibAnswers questionnaires are sent via email once a LibAnswers ticket has been submitted and closed. The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the […]
District Library Center Waiver Application Open
The District Library Center Waiver Application is open for submissions in LibPAS. Only District Library Centers need to submit the report. The report is due on Friday, March 14, 2025. Please submit questions via the LibAnswers question form. Regular Q&A SessionsJoin us at our State Aid Q&A sessions every Thursday from 11 AM to 12 […]
Holiday Closing: MLK Day
OCL is closed for Martin Luther King Day.
Annual Report Training – New Library Directors
Virtual Event
It is important that library directors/staff completing the annual report for the first time attend a live training session with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). We have scheduled one training session to assist new library directors/staff. A recording of this training will be available on the PA Library Staff Academy through Niche Academy. Veteran library directors are more […]