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.
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Bureau of Library Development
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 […]
Library Development Position Open for Application
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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 […]
Exposure Draft – Feedback Form Closes
The Exposure Draft Feeback Form closes today at 11:59 pm.
State Aid Library Subsidy Application Open
LibPASThe 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
LibPASThe 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
WebinarJoin 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.
Plan for the Use of State Aid 2024-2025 Open
The Plan for the Use of State Aid is open from Wednesday, September 25, 2024 and will close on Wednesday, October 25, 2024. Please send questions to Mike Reilly, State […]
Digital Navigators at the Library
WebinarDigital Navigator programs can help expand libraries' capacity to help your patrons access and use technology. Now is an especially opportune time to start or refresh a Digital Navigator program […]
Decoding Body Language: Myths and Truths
WebinarFor this workshop, we will unlock the secrets of non-verbal communication. We will spend time identifying the nuance and importance of non-verbals as well as examine some of the most […]