by Compendium News Staff | Apr 12, 2015 | Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The Governor’s Advisory Council has created a document, Priorities and Recommendations for Pennsylvania Libraries, that describes the importance of Pennsylvania’s libraries and highlights five areas that they believe must be addressed to ensure that all...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 1, 2015 | Accessibility, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Bookshare® opens up the world of reading for people with print disabilities and is FREE for US Students who cannot read traditional print books because of a visual impairment, physical disability or severe learning disability. Adults with print disabilities may use...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 1, 2015 | Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Read this Edutopia article and learn the definition of quaquaversal! The word fits libraries perfectly!
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 30, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries
Investing in Innovation Fund–Development Grants The Investing in Innovation Fund (i3), provides funding to support (1) local educational agencies (LEAs), and (2) nonprofit organizations in partnership with (a) one or more LEAs or (b) a consortium of schools. The...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 15, 2015 | Professional Development, School Libraries
Joyce Valenza shares Professional Development sources for teacher librarians in an infographic. Many of the resources offer training also valuable to public librarians.