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Register for FREE Rural Library Summit

May 4, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

ALA’s Rural, Native, and Tribal Libraries of All Kinds Committee (RNTLOAK) invites rural library workers for the inaugural Rural Libraries Summit. During this two-day summit, library workers will have the opportunity to hear new innovative initiatives happening at libraries...

Let’s Talk Beer! With Author Alison Feeney

April 29, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Let’s Talk Beer! with author Alison Feeney Date: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 12PM to 1PM (EST) Cost: free It’s no secret – Pennsylvania loves beer; the state ranks first in the nation for the number of barrels produced, and the state’s brewers, breweries, and...

Beautiful PA, Let’s Keep It That Way

April 21, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Litter pickup and libraries are a natural fit!  I know for my library in Marysville, OH, our Adopt-a-Highway team was a truly successful volunteer effort, a great outdoor activity (and really good exercise). Plus, it was always fun to see the green sign with our Library’s name...

Community-Centered Libraries Webinar Series, a Partnership Between the Free Library of Philadelphia and WebJunction

April 21, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Like many libraries across the nation, the Free Library of Philadelphia is undergoing a paradigm shift. Their extensive collections offer boundless discoveries, but increasingly their focus is not only on what is housed within their walls and on their servers, but how they are engaging...

Project to Provide Broadband Internet Access to Underserved Communities

April 7, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

April 7, 2021 Pennsylvania’s Office of Commonwealth Libraries Announces Project to Provide Broadband Internet Access to Underserved Communities Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s (PDE) Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) and the Keystone Initiative...

Professional Development Opportunities in April 2021

April 5, 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 April 2021 by topic or date at WebJunction! Remember to check WebJunction Courses,  WebJunction Webinars, the PA Library Staff Academy (Niche Academy) and the Compendium for other continuing education opportunities that...

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The 18th Century Book: Online Presentation

April 5, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  The 18th Century Book Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12PM to 1 PM Cost: FREE       This presentation gives an overview of the 18th-century book in America from British imports to American-printed works and the role of the printer, bookbinder, and bookseller....

Registration is Now Open for POWER Library Spring Virtual Training!

April 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

POWERful Partnerships – POWER Library Spring Virtual Training Join us virtually May 10-12! This year’s theme, POWERful Partnerships, will explore a variety of ways libraries can partner with and through POWER Library resources to better serve their communities.  All...

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The State Library of Pennsylvania Presents a Virtual Author Talk: Phaedra Patrick and “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper”

April 1, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Join us to meet and chat with international best-selling author Phaedra Patrick as she discusses her work, “The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper.” Learn more about the book, which is the selection of the One Book One Community regional reading program chosen by libraries in...

Grant Information and Grant Writing Expertise is Available for FREE with Candid

April 1, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Access resources, including training on grant writing, from Candid.  Candid was formed from GuideStar and the Foundation Center.  Several libraries offer a Candid hub!  Check out the article. Access other posts on grants in the Compendium. Check out Candid’s Visualizing...