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News for Pennsyslvania Libraries
Governor’s Advisory Council Business Meeting
Kalahari Resort and Convention Center 250 Kalahari Blvd., Pocono Manor, PA, United StatesThis is the date/time for an annual business meeting of the Governors Advisory Council on Library Development.
The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) on Library Development is established by the Public Library Code (24 PA.C.S. Education § 9312.). It has twelve members who are appointed by the Governor. The GAC’s duties include advising and making recommendations to the Governor, the Secretary of Education, and the Deputy Secretary for Libraries regarding the State Library of Pennsylvania’s policies and operations as well as Pennsylvania’s system of aid to libraries. Regular meetings are open to the public.
Holiday: Office of Commonwealth Libraries Closed
Veteran's Day, typically on November 11, will be observed by Office of Commonwealth Libraries' staff and other state government agencies on November 10, 2023.
GAC Annual Business Meeting
Register via this form online before 12/6/2023 at noon in order to receive a meeting link: https://forms.office.com/g/f4Nx6Pwt6J See details and agenda when available at: Meeting Dates and Materials (pa.gov) This will be a virtual meeting hosted on the Teams Platform.
Annual Report for 2023 Open
The Annual Report - PA Public Library Data Survey (aka Annual Report) for reporting year 2023 opens on Thursday, February 1, 2024. Libraries can access their report on LibPAS. The deadline for submission is Friday, March 15, 2024. Resources All pertinent information concerning the 2023 Annual Report can be found on the Annual Report Overview […]
GAC Business Meeting
Tentative Plan for a Governor's Advisory Council on Library Development Business Meeting. This meeting is likely to be virtual. Registration information will appear here and on a post when available
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.