by Compendium News Staff | May 16, 2017 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest
WebJunction featured Expanding Opportunities for Incarcerated Parents and Their Families at the Free Library of Philadelphia. The library recently released a FREE toolkit in an effort to collaborate with their peers, share what was learned in building a prison...
by Compendium News Staff | May 15, 2017 | Library News
Erie Times editorial praises Erie County Public Library Executive Director, Mary Rennie, who is retiring in June. Read more about Rennie and the $1 million in renovations at the library.
by Compendium News Staff | May 9, 2017 | Professional Development
Rethinking How Social Media Connects Communities and Libraries Tuesday, May 30, 9 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. Although social media tools are a ubiquitous part of our communications landscape, they often are seen as driving forces rather than the tools they can so effectively...
by Compendium News Staff | May 9, 2017 | Library News
Chambersburg, PA: Grove Family Library will celebrate May as “Salute to the Military”. The library is looking for those who have served, or are currently serving, and would be willing to share some of their experiences. The library also is planning an...
by Compendium News Staff | May 3, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the...
by Compendium News Staff | May 3, 2017 | Library News, PA Forward
Deputy Secretary Glenn Miller joined Insurance Commissioner Teresa Miller in promoting financial literacy. Read more in the York Dispatch.
by Compendium News Staff | May 2, 2017 | Children's Services, Library News
The Darby Free Library, Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library and the Monroeville Public Library have been selected to receive resources, training and support through NASA@ My Library, a STEM education initiative. Read more.
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
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by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2017 | Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
MAY 23 Measures that Matter: A View into the Current Public Library Data Landscape Part one in a three-part webinar series about Measures that Matter, a project from IMLS and COSLA, surveying the current state of public library data, assessing current strengths and...
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2017 | Children's Services, POWER Library, School Libraries
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is adding TrueFLIX to the roster of e-resources available in POWER Library! Access to Scholastic’s TrueFLIX will officially begin on July 1. However, a two-month preview is currently available for library staff to preview...