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Virtual Visit to the Drake Well Museum!

August 12, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

PA History: Read It, See It – Monthly on Thursdays Thursday, August 19 12PM to 1PM Cost: FREE You’re invited to discover the fascinating history that surrounds you here in Pennsylvania! PA History: Read It, See It is a new series of virtual programs presented by the Pennsylvania...

Rural Library & Social Wellbeing

August 11, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Read about the IMLS funded, three-year rural library project and access the research, toolkits and recorded webinars. You may also subscribe for updates. ...

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Virtually Explore the Vaults of the State Library of Pennsylvania!

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

Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This is the third in a series of virtual programs about Rare Books.  Join Michael Lear, the State Library’s Rare Collections Librarian, as he delves into topics on book preservation and history. Each session will...

Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community

August 5, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The 2021 Pennsylvania One Book program emphasizes the importance of emotional resilience, social-emotional wellness, and healing through literacy and literature in Many Books, One Pennsylvania Community.    Two booklists (for ages 0-36 months and ages 3-6) of recommended titles...

Community Collection Grant

August 2, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The Library of Congress and the American Folklife Center have launched the Community Collections grant program. These grants will support individuals or non-profit organizations in producing cultural documentation–photographs, interviews, audio or video recordings about their...

Free Access to Nonprofit Board Study, Including Diversity Findings

July 26, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

BoardSource’s latest study on board leadership, Leading with Intent: BoardSource Index of Nonprofit Board Practices, is available. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion findings are included.  BoardSource also provides other resources, templates and tools. ...

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New Staff at Office of Commonwealth Libraries

July 23, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

MESSAGE FROM: Sue Banks, Acting Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries: Greetings, Colleagues: I am pleased and proud to share with you the news that Amy Geisinger will be joining the staff of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries as a Library Development Advisor in the...

REALM Research and Resources

July 22, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Access updated REALM Research, Research and Tools. ...

ECF Educational Purposes Definition Broader for Libraries Than for Schools: Video and Resources

July 19, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Broadband, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

In order to address Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) concerns unique to library applicants, the American Library Association (ALA), the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband  Coalition (SHLB) recently co-hosted an open Q&A...

Getting Ready for 2021 Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities

July 19, 2021 By Compendium News Staff In Accessibility, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Getting Ready for 2021 Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities The Office of Commonwealth Libraries anticipates opening a Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities grant round on Monday, July 26, 2021. Applications submission deadline would be Friday, October 29, 2021...