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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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 23, 2024. On that day, there will be concurrent sessions offered live between 9am – 2:15pm including an unconference session for Q&A with attendees and […]
Library Development Position Open for Application
See Compendium article for details!
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 threshold; however, awards will be granted to the proposals that are the most competitive and directly align with the goals and outcomes outlined in Pennsylvania’s […]
Governors Advisory Council Business Meeting
Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting will be held at the location for the Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Conference. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available
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 Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth […]
State Library of Pennsylvania Grand Re-Opening Celebration
Visit the State Library of Pennsylvania. Expect tours, speakers, activities, and more for the library community, state government, special guests, and the public.
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. Regular Q&A SessionsJoin us at our State Aid Q&A sessions every Thursday from 11 AM to 12 PM (excluding holidays). These sessions are open to […]
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 the application is 11:59 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2024. To assist with the District Library Center Report completion process, please take advantage of the following […]
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. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available
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 […]