by Corri Hines | Feb 2, 2023 | Children's Services, Teen
The Promising Practices for Youth Services in Pennsylvania’s Public Libraries guide is now available on the State Library of Pennsylvania’s LibGuides. The guide provides an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for youth services professionals to...
by Carrie Cleary | Feb 1, 2023 | Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, State Library of Pennsylvania
Librarians may be interested in attending or sharing forward with patrons this upcoming virtual event presented by Pennsylvania PBS station WETA. Join the special “Finding Your Roots” national virtual conversation event on Wed. February 8, 2023 at 8p.m. about...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 31, 2023 | Children's Services
Pennsylvania Announces Mel Fell As The 2023 PA One Book Selection A 01/25/2023 press release from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries announced that Mel...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 27, 2023 | Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, Professional Development
The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) will offer four virtual opportunities to attend INCLUDING YOU in 2023. INCLUDING YOU is an interactive six-week workshop series designed especially for library staff that focuses on...
by Heather Smith | Jan 26, 2023 | Children's Services
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Collectively known as the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA), these awards are a compilation of the most prestigious literary honors for youth....
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 25, 2023 | Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, PDE
Office of Commonwealth Libraries invites you to welcome Dr. Mumin to the Department of Education and to the library field in Pennsylvania. Please see his introductory message below and feel free to share this message with your governing bodies. From: ED, Secretary of...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 20, 2023 | Broadband, Equity, Inclusion, Workforce
Many libraries in Pennsylvania are doing important work to help people build digital skills. Pennsylvania libraries and organizations are encouraged to share feedback and information to inform future planning using the Request for Information (RFI) below. Please share...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 19, 2023 | Children's Services, Rural and Small Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Please see this Press Release from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Education Department Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals and Nutrition Programs Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 19, 2023 | Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries, Teen
ALA invites library workers to apply for ALA’s Great Stories Club (GSC), a thematic reading and discussion program that engages teens who are facing difficult challenges through literature-based library outreach programs:...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 12, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to share the news that Julianne (Julie) Moore will be joining the Programs and Advising Team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the Professional Development Advisor. While details are still being finalized, I expect...
