by Compendium News Staff | Jan 10, 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 | Jan 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The selected title is Daniel Finds a Poem by author/illustrator Micha Archer. This is the first book Micha wrote and illustrated; she has previously illustrated two other picture books. The book will be available in hardback, paperback and big book formats. Prices...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Visit www.ala.org/teentechweek for FREE posters and all of your planning and resource needs to help you implement great digital literacy and tech-focused programs and services for and with the teens in your community, especially during TTW, March 5—11, 2017. This...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 9, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The National Center for State Courts is sponsoring its fourth annual national civics education essay contest for elementary, middle, and high school students. In recognition of Law Day, May 1, 2017, the essay contest focuses on the 14th Amendment, which addresses...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 9, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Developing Career Pathways for Adults Institute is scheduled for February 1-3, 2017. This virtual institute will feature nine one-hour webinars designed to inform participants about key elements and strategies for successful adult career pathways development and...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 3, 2017 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
PA Forward initiative connects residents with library programming; tells story of what libraries bring to local communities Mechanicsburg, PA (Jan. 3, 2017) – The new year brings a new statewide program for Pennsylvania’s libraries according to the Pennsylvania...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 3, 2017 | Library News
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries welcomes Jonelle Prether Darr as Executive Assistant! Darr served as Executive Director of the Cumberland County Library System since 1992. During that time, she worked to expand and improve library services through computer and...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 3, 2017 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
January 16, 2017 is the deadline to apply as a partner site for the 2017 Maker Ed program. Maker Corps is an online professional development program that provides training and a community of support to youth-serving organizations as they design and implement summer...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 2, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Find professional development opportunities in January by topic or date at WebJunction. Go through the list and be amazed about the topics offered! Also check out upcoming WebJunction webinars and WebJunction’s course catalog. All WebJunction courses and webinars...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 30, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) is sponsoring a contest for all K-12 students in Pennsylvania! The contest offers cash prizes. The deadline is April 2, 2017. Access the flyer.