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FREE Book: Investing in Rural Prosperity

November 24, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Broadband, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Pennsylvania libraries, especially those in rural areas, may want to share the ebook link with rural community leaders or request a print copy to add to the library collection of the new title Investing in Rural Prosperity, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. The...

FREE Resources: Inclusive Financial Literacy Programming Kit

November 16, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

One hundred public and school libraries will receive FREE books and resources through an effort to distribute diverse and inclusive financial literacy resources for children and young people. The giveaway is offered by the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with...

Grants for Small and Rural Libraries

November 9, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Grants, courtesy of Penguin Random House, are available for rural and small libraries.  Applications are open now.  Batches of applications will go under review every 8 weeks beginning December 17, 2021. Learn more and apply. ...

Work on Pennsylvania’s LSTA 5-Year Plan Underway

November 5, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries, Uncategorized

The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).  IMLS uses a population driven formula to distribute funds to states through its Grants to States program. ...

Professional Development Opportunities for November 2021

November 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Find professional development opportunities in November 2021 by topic or date at WebJunction!  All WebJunction courses and webinars are FREE and count towards Pennsylvania public library CE requirements. Remember to check WebJunction Courses, WebJunction Webinars, the PA Library...

New Research Underscores Role Museums, Libraries Play to Create Healthier, More Equitable America

October 27, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

WASHINGTON, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in partnership with Reinvestment Fund, have released a new study, Understanding the Social Wellbeing Impacts of the Nation’s Libraries and Museums, which examines the role of museums and libraries in promoting social...

Apply for Transformation for Libraries: The Futures School

October 26, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Develop  a foresight mindset and skillset, and ensure that you are primed for market-leading innovation, successful opportunity development, and future-proofing intelligence The Connecticut State Library has been awarded a grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services...

Butler Youth Services Librarian among PBS Honorees

October 25, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Program Celebrates 11 Early Childhood Teachers and Care Providers   Butler, PA, October 13, 2021 — Arlington, VA, October 13, 2021 – Today, PBS KIDS named 11 educators as the 2021 honorees of the PBS KIDS Early Learning Champions program. The awards, established in 2018, recognize...

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History of PA Library with Bernadette Lear on November 10

October 22, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Celebrate Pennsylvania’s libraries with author Bernadette Lear, Librarian at the Pennsylvania State University, as she discusses the history of libraries in her newest book, “Made Free and Thrown Open to the Public: Community Libraries in Pennsylvania from the Colonial...

Register for Fall Virtual POWER Library Training!

September 29, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Access PA, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Register for Fall Virtual POWER Library Training! Virtual training session options and dates are provided below. School Libraries + e-resources : Examining the How, When, Where, and Why for POWER Library e-resources Tools in the K-12 Classroom (1.5 hours CE/ACT 48 credits) October...