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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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
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 […]
Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting
Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be hybrid and an in-person location will be determined at a later date. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting
Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development Business Meeting at the Pennsylvania Library Association Conference. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available.
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 […]
Evaluating Muslim Representation in Children’s Literature: Insights from the Hijabi Librarians Toolkit
WebinarIn this workshop, librarians Mahasin Aleem and Ariana Hussain will evaluate Muslim representation in youth literature through a critical lens, utilizing their Hijabi Librarians Toolkit for Evaluating Muslims in KidLit alongside Ed Trust's […]