Events from September 12 – April 12 › Bureau of Library Development › – Compendium

24-25 District Negotiated Agreements

The District Negotiated Agreement opens in LibPAS on February 27, 2024 for the 2024-2025 FY. Agreements are due in LibPAS by June 14, 2024.

Friends and Trustees Institute

The Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL) and the Pennsylvania Library Association are co-sponsoring the 2024 Friends and Trustees Institute. This new, virtual event will be held on Saturday, March […]

2024-25 Statewide Library Service Grant

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is currently accepting applications for Statewide Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grants. There is no dollar […]

2024-25 Local Library Grants

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is accepting applications for the three following local library grants. These projects are made possible by Library […]

State Aid Library Subsidy Application Open

LibPAS

The State Aid Library Subsidy Application (SALSA) is open from Wednesday, July 10th to Wednesday, August 28th at 11:59 PM. For more information, please visit the State Aid Resources LibGuide. […]

FY 2023-2024 District Library Center Report

LibPAS

The District Library Center can be found within the Counting Opinions LibPAS platform for completion by independent public libraries, federated library administrations, and federated library members. The deadline for submission of […]

Basic Reports in LibPAS Training: Access Your Annual Report Data with Ease

Webinar

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate and utilize the reporting features in LibPAS. This session will cover essential topics to empower you to access and interpret your data effectively.

Topics Covered:
Overview of Annual Statistics Reports: Understand the key components and significance of your library’s annual statistics.
How to use the Reporting Tool: Get a comprehensive guide on the functionalities of the LibPAS reporting tool.
Creating a Basic Table Report: Learn the step-by-step process to generate basic table reports to visualize your data.
Using Filters: Discover how to apply filters to your data to refine and customize your reports.
How to Make Use of Available Templates: Explore the pre-designed templates available in LibPAS to simplify your reporting tasks.
Best Practices: Gain insights into best practices for efficient and accurate data reporting.

This webinar is ideal for library staff looking to enhance their data reporting skills and make the most out of the LibPAS system. Join us to gain confidence in accessing and utilizing your library’s data effectively.