by Abbey Lukiewski | May 13, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Surveys
We Need Your Help! With the status of federal funding unclear, HSLC needs input on the services POWER Library users value most. The library user survey results will assist HSLC in drafting recommendations to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for what is to be...
by Heather Sharpe | May 13, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Hello, library colleagues! As we close out another busy few months, I want to share key updates from the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) and highlight some of the important work underway. This past quarter has been productive, with much of our time focused on...
by Abbey Lukiewski | May 12, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event
The Bureau of Library Development encourages you to attend one of four Statewide Gatherings being held across the Commonwealth. More information about these events can be found in the Statewide Gathering: Agenda and Purpose article. Please keep in mind that...
by Corri Hines | May 8, 2025 | BLD News, Teen, Youth
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is implementing 8-8TEEN Quarterly Conversations, a series of virtual community of practice sessions to discuss all aspects of library services for youth ages 8-18 in Pennsylvania. These conversations are open to all library staff...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Apr 29, 2025 | BLD News, Event, Library News
The Bureau of Library Development encourages you to attend one of four Statewide Gatherings being held across the Commonwealth. More information about these events can be found in the Statewide Gathering: Agenda and Purpose article. Please keep in mind that...
by Bri Crum | Apr 25, 2025 | BLD Updates, Board of Trustees, Policies and Procedures, Resources of Interest
Sample policies and procedures, along with helpful resources and additional information, are now available on the new BLD LibGuide, Public Library Operations and Board Governance. This LibGuide is designed to support public libraries with resources and best practices...
by Kristin LaVanish | Apr 24, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Adult Services, Library News, Pennsylvania, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Workforce
Good morning, library community. We have an exciting opportunity to share geared towards community college libraries, but open to all library professionals across the commonwealth. The upcoming Community College LINK online conference, is a LSTA supported statewide...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Apr 11, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event, Library News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
We want to start off this post by thanking everyone for their patience and excellent questions throughout this process. This is the first year BLD has hosted this type of event, and it has definitely been a learning experience. In an effort to make sure everyone has...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Apr 3, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Uncategorized
The Bureau of Library Development encourages you to attend one of four Statewide Gatherings being held across the Commonwealth. More information about these events can be found in the Statewide Gathering: Agenda and Purpose article. Please keep in mind that...
by Heather Smith | Apr 1, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Youth
Library staff and patrons across Pennsylvania are invited to join a special live virtual event with the author and illustrator of the 2025 PA One Book, Arlo Draws an Octopus. The PA One Book committee is excited to welcome Lori Mortensen and Rob Sayegh Jr. as we kick...
