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Pennsylvania PBS Wants to Interview Libraries about Upcoming Summer Programs

June 11, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Interested in getting the word out about your summer programs?  Libraries are encouraged to contact PA PBS! Send an email to papbsmarketing@wvia.org for more information. ...

Do You Know About DIAL? New Hotline Offered

June 11, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

To improve access to COVID-19 vaccines for people with disabilities, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a new hotline: DIAL (Disability Information and Access Line).  Access Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health (psu.edu) for more information. ...

Braddock Carnegie Library Association

June 9, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Governing Daily features the Braddock Carnegie Library, Andrew Carnegie’s first library. (Braddock Borough received $750,000 towards the $15 million dollar project). ...

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Recent Acquisitions of the Senate Library

June 3, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Recent Acquisitions of the Senate Library Alexandra Barbush Within the last month, the Senate Library was pleased to welcome two additions to our archival and items collections, respectively.  While we do operate as a legal reference library for the Senate of Pennsylvania, we...

Cover of the book Coyotes in the Pasture and Wolves at the Door: Stories and Recipes from Our Farm to Your Table

Join the State Library Book Discussion: Coyotes in the Pasture and Wolves at the Door: Stories and Recipes from Our Farm to Your Table

June 3, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  DATE:  June 9, 2021 12:00pm to 1:00pm (EST) Join us as we discuss the 2020 IPPY Award Winning book Coyotes in the Pasture and Wolves at the Door: Stories and Recipes from Our Farm to Your Table. In 1985, Sukey and John Jamison started a farm business with two mortgages,...

The State Library of Pennsylvania Announces New Resource for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities 

June 1, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

June 1, 2021   The State Library of Pennsylvania Announces New Resource for Pennsylvanians with Disabilities  Pennsylvanians with print disabilities will access services in a new virtual location. Harrisburg, PA – In collaboration with Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and...

Professional Development Opportunities in June 2021

May 31, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Professional Development Opportunities in June 2021 Find professional development opportunities in June 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...

POWER Library E-Resource Survey

May 26, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

POWER Library E-Resource Survey This brief survey requests the names of 3 e-resources that you would like to see added to POWER Library that are not currently in POWER Library. If the opportunity arises to add a new e-resource to POWER Library, your input will offer guidance. ...

Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF)

May 14, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) As a part of the American Rescue Plan Act, over $7.1 billion dollars was allocated to be expended through creation of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to provide funding for schools and libraries nationwide to purchase laptops, tablets, wi-fi...

Wolf Administration Encourages Pennsylvanians To Apply For Assistance With Internet Bills, Electronic Devices; Resources for Libraries

May 13, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Libraries in Pennsylvania are a source of information for many Pennsylvanians. Please read the press release about the Emergency Broadband Benefit program shared below. If your library wants to promote the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) program, printable signs and examples of...