by Compendium News Staff | May 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
WebJunction gathered reference questions asked by patrons. Here are links to the categories: Reference | The Obvious | About the Librarian | Pickup Lines | 21st Century | Above and Beyond | The Mysterious | Classic Readers Advisory | Just Wow | Library of Things Had...
by Compendium News Staff | May 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
May 11, 2022 Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced that Pennsylvania’s public electronic library, POWER Library, has acquired 350 new e-books for users to explore, bringing the total of available titles to approximately...
by Compendium News Staff | May 10, 2022 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
Read about Andrew Henley, the new director at the New Castle Public Library.
by Compendium News Staff | May 4, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Susan Banks Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries
Greetings, Pennsylvania libraries! As a valued library leader, you are invited to a special preview of the PDE Building Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging in the Neighborhood Roadmap on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, from 1-2 P.M. Please save that date to join us for this...
by Compendium News Staff | May 3, 2022 | Academic Libraries, BLD News, Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Susan Banks Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Office of Commonwealth Libraries is working with QualityMetrics Inc. on a new Five-Year Plan as required by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The plan will guide all the work of Office of Commonwealth...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 29, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Red Land Library will host a fly-in by Vietnam War veteran, Richard “Buck” Buchanan, who was a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam war. It will be held on May 14. The library connected with the Liberty War Birds for the program. Learn more! —- ...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 14, 2022 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
HELLAM, PA – York County Libraries President Robert F. Lambert and local dignitaries addressed the crowd gathered during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Kreutz Creek Library in Hellam Monday. Speakers included “Imagine. Discover. Connect.” Capital Campaign Co-Chairs...
by Heather Sharpe | Apr 13, 2022 | BLD News
April 13, 2022 Message from: Heather Sharpe, Director, Bureau of Library Development As I’m sure many of you know, Beth Bisbano recently retired from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL). Beth was essential to the work of OCL as the State Data Coordinator (SDC)...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Rare Collections Virtual Series: Benjamin Franklin’s Pen and Press Date: April 27, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM The State Library of Pennsylvania is showcasing items from Rare Collections with a series of virtual programs that highlight rare and unique books. Join State...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Virtual Author Talk: Ashley Nicole Walkowiak Date: April 20, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM Ashley Nichole discusses her book of poetry and photographs, Found. Still lost. Join her for a poetry reading and practical discussion on living with the weight of our life...
