by Compendium News Staff | Aug 5, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in August 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 and...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 1, 2019 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
HARRISBURG, Pa.— The Dauphin County Library System Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Karen Cullings as the system’s next Executive Director. Cullings was appointed Interim Executive Director in July of 2018. Andrew Enders, Board President, made the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 31, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Spend the day with Dr. Steve Albrecht, one of the nation’s leading experts on library safety and security and author of Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities. This multi district workshop, The Challenging Patron Workshop: Library Security,...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Robert F. Lambert, President of York County Libraries, is a senior-level leader with more than 25 years of experience building and driving revenue-generating operations for York County Libraries. By thrusting the library into the community and building partnerships...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Pennsylvania Library Association recognizes libraries for PA ForwardTM Star achievements earned between April 1 and June 30, 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA (July 22, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 second quarter PA ForwardTM Star Library...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
NASA: On to Mars! A Modern Space Race to Fire Imaginations Bristol, PA – Derrick Pitts, Chief Astronomer of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute, and a crowd of over 200 were on hand Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Bristol Borough’s Snyder-Girotti Elementary...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
WebJunction courses and webinars are always FREE through the WebJunction Course Catalog, providing learning at your fingertips when you need it. Here’s highlights from a a few of the resources that can help you can connect with the teens in your community....
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 16, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Dr. Zaborowski has been a librarian for 28 years during which time she has served in school, public, and academic libraries. Currently, she serves as Dean of Library Resources at the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College. Starting at the College in 1995, she has...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
This is your chance to be heard! The PA Workforce Development Board is hosting a series of regional “Listening Sessions” to gather feedback on Pennsylvania’s 2020-2024 workforce development strategies.* You may see parallels between the work that public libraries are...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 15, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
The Millvale Community Library makerspace is a vibrant place full of Maker camp activities this summer. Our free Maker camps include: art camp, music camp, fashion camp, Riverfront and environmental camp, space camp, and pottery camp. ( There are 10 slots...
