Open time for feedback on all BLD LibGuides and LibAnswers. Feedback form for LibGuides can be found here. All LibAnswers questionnaires are sent via email once a LibAnswers ticket has been submitted and closed. The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the […]
This is the time frame to create, share, and host each district's District Negotiated Agreements. Please submit any questions via LibAnswers.
Join Amy Geisinger, Mike Reilly, and Abbey Lukiewski to ask questions about filing reports, completing applications, or the general state aid program.
Tentative Plan for a Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be in person in Erie at the Pennsylvania School Librarians Assocation Conference. Registration information will be posted on email lists when available. Agenda will be posted here.
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. Join the meeting now These sessions will start as an open time for PA library staff to bring topics of discussion. Jump into an online meeting room to ask your questions, learn from other techies, or […]
This in-person 4-hour, hands-on workshop is designed for library staff looking to enhance their book repair skills and learn practical, cost-effective techniques for preserving library materials. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of common book damage, including torn and loose pages, detached covers, broken text blocks, and missing spines. Guided by experts from the State Library, […]
High-level informational sessions useful to anyone from your library or municipality involved in planning and administering a Keystone project or submitting an application. Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes, but the presentation will be shorter, allowing time for Q&A at the end. Each session will cover identical content, including: what projects are eligible for funding […]
This in-person 4-hour, hands-on workshop is designed for library staff looking to enhance their book repair skills and learn practical, cost-effective techniques for preserving library materials. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of common book damage, including torn and loose pages, detached covers, broken text blocks, and missing spines. Guided by experts from the State Library, […]
High-level informational sessions useful to anyone from your library or municipality involved in planning and administering a Keystone project or submitting an application. Sessions are scheduled for 60 minutes, but the presentation will be shorter, allowing time for Q&A at the end. Each session will cover identical content, including: what projects are eligible for funding […]
Join Amy Geisinger, Mike Reilly, and Abbey Lukiewski to ask questions about filing reports, completing applications, or the general state aid program.
The first of four Statewide Gatherings hosted by the Bureau of Library Development.
Join Carrie Cleary for online open office hours for opportunities to discuss library technology, broadband integration, and digital literacy. https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_YzNkMTcwNzYtMjZiMC00NzllLWI2OGUtMzJlOGExYWI5ODdj%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22418e2841-0128-4dd5-9b6c-47fc5a9a1bde%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22a4255a14-44e1-48ba-a6d7-e908fad06489%22%7d These sessions will start as an open time for PA library staff to bring topics of discussion. Jump into an online meeting room to ask your questions, learn from other techies, or discuss the state […]
Join Amy Geisinger, Mike Reilly, and Abbey Lukiewski to ask questions about filing reports, completing applications, or the general state aid program.
This training is presented in partnership with Homeless Training by Ryan Dowd. In this webinar, you can expect to learn: When to have the “body odor” conversation Two tools that make the conversation easier About lawsuits around body odor and libraries (what the courts say!) Register for this event at the “Website” link in the details […]
Join Amy Geisinger, Mike Reilly, and Abbey Lukiewski to ask questions about filing reports, completing applications, or the general state aid program.
The second of four Statewide Gatherings hosted by the Bureau of Library Development.