by Compendium News Staff | Sep 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The PA Dept of Education (PDE) is revved up about Library Card Sign-up Month and wants to share that excitement with the library field across the state (and further) through the State Library’s new Twitter feed (@PAStateLibrary). PDE Press has developed a graphic for...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, State Aid
I am pleased to announce that the Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development (GAC) approved a new set of Guidelines for the Statewide Library Card System. Last updated in 1999, the new guidelines are more concise, offer greater clarity about the program for...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 9, 2019 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Washington, DC. — For the second year, the Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting grant applications for Accelerating Promising Practices for Small Libraries (APP). The deadline to apply is December 2, 2019. APP is a special initiative of National...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 6, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Access the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Toolkit. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN) provides guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.”
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 4, 2019 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Keystone Pre-Application Workshop Matching amounts up to $750,000! Learn about Letter of Intent (due end of year) and more! Is your library planning a renovation or construction project which will improve service to your users? Learn about Keystone: register for an...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 3, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
REGISTER NOW Registration for the live 2019 Fall Training sessions is now open! There are 9 sessions scheduled across the state. Please keep in mind that while the deadline for registering is one week before each scheduled session, space is limited and seats will be...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 3, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Check out these RESOURCES for Disaster Preparedness Month: Ready.gov offers a toolkit, weekly themes and links to other resources US Dept of Health and Human Services this site provides a section with tools and information for local communities National Network...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 1, 2019 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications from Community Based Organizations to support health programming in public libraries. The purpose of the Health Programming in Public Libraries Award is to fund...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 1, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Health Focus, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in September 2019 by topic or date at WebJunction! Remember to check WebJunction Courses, WebJunction Webinars and the Compendium for other continuing education opportunities that may interest you. All WebJunction courses...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 30, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Project READY (Reimagining Equity and Access for Diverse Youth) is an online racial equity curriculum freely accessible for libraries at ready.web.unc.edu. The curriculum consists of 27 modules, organized into three sequential sections: Foundations focuses on basic...
