by Compendium News Staff | Jul 12, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Potter & Tioga Libraries Under the Night Skies is being offered at Cherry Springs State Park on July 18 as part of the summer program A Universe of Stories. The Park is famous for its dark skies, which provide great views of planets and the Milky Way. Read the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 11, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Northeast, Wilkes-Barre and Pottsville Library Districts will be presenting RA for All: Diversity & Inclusion through Reader’s Advisory workshop featuring Becky Spratford of RA for All (http://raforall.blogspot.com/). Spratford will present 4 modules detailed...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 11, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
A FREE multi-District CE opportunity will be presented on: Monday, August 5th, 1:00pm-5:00pm at Allentown Public Library, 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown, PA 18102. Ryan Dowd, author of The Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness, and a nationally sought-after speaker,...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 10, 2019 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The annual Harwood Summit will be held September 19-21 at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, PA. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 10, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The North Trails Public Library, in West Sunbury, held an open house on June 22, 2019. The celebration was to honor Ron and Carol Caporali for sponsoring a 25’x25′ addition to the library. With the new addition, the library is able to offer...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Guidelines for Pennsylvania School Library Programs I am pleased to announce that the Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development (GAC) reviewed and approved a new set of Guidelines for Pennsylvania School Library Programs (PDF) at its most recent meeting in...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Tell Us About Your Library Events The Office of Commonwealth Libraries would like to know if your library is: Breaking ground for a construction project; Celebrating a library anniversary or milestone retirement; Announcing a notable new service or program (e.g....
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
A group of ALA Emerging Leaders has developed a site to help library staff find information about data training opportunities. See https://ripl.lrs.org/data-pathways/.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Multi-district Workshop A full house of library trustees and staff greeted David Bendekovic , founder of the B.A. David Company, on June 8, 2019 for “Great People Make Great Libraries,” a multi-district workshop hosted by the Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Wolf Administration, USDA Announce Sites for Children Summer Food Programs Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Education announced the sites where children can get free nutritious meals through the 2019 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The U.S. Department of...
