by Compendium News Staff | Nov 18, 2016 | State Aid
Local financial effort figures for 2015 have been finalized and may be viewed by accessing your 2015 annual report on LibPAS. This figure must be met or exceeded in 2016 to remain in compliance with the standard. If you are unable to access your report or have any...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2016 | Broadband, Resources of Interest
Check out this article about lending wifi hotspots! It includes numerous resources.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2016 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Four Pennsylvania Libraries have been named Star Libraries by Library Journal for 2016: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Corry Public Library, Lancaster Library System and North Wales Area Library. Read more.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest
What are you doing on International Games Day? On November 19, Harrisburg University is inviting you to open gaming from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the Harrisburg University library! Bring a game board or cards or…just show up! Learn more about IGD!
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2016 | Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest
The Pa Humanities Council shares how Teen Reading Lounges creates leadership and encourages community engagement for teens. Read about it.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2016 | Resources of Interest
Beth’s Blog reports that Apple Pay will now support the ability to make donations to non-profits. Read the blog for more information.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Active Shooter Procedures for Libraries Presenter: Mary Soucie, State Librarian, North Dakota State Library Date: Tuesday, November 15, 2016 Start Time: 3:00 Pm EST Have you thought about what to do in an active shooter situation? Have you identified the most...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Health Focus, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Is your library interested in offering the ‘Engage for Health’ program to your community? Are you near Dauphin County? Well then come on down to Hershey Public Library on Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm. The Hershey Public Library will be hosting ‘Engage for...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs. Medicare...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Broadband, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By: Susan Sentz As librarians we all know that libraries are so much more than a repository for books. We are a community center that lends items, holds programs and offers technology to just name a few of our worthy services. When I find myself talking to someone...