by Corri Hines | May 25, 2023 | Accessibility, Belonging, Equity, Event, Inclusion, Professional Development, School Libraries
The Pennsylvania School Librarians Summer 2023 Series is a trio of webinars specifically for school librarians looking to deepen their practice on providing quality literature that meets the needs of all students. Each session provides advice and guidance on engaging...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 3, 2022 | Accessibility, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries
This post is to highlight and share a grant opportunity. The American Library Association invites applications from small and rural libraries for the Libraries Transforming Communities (LTC): Accessible Small and Rural Communities grant. Library workers may apply...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 3, 2022 | Accessibility, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Story of LAMP Dean Bog provides a tour of LAMP with interviews with patrons and staff. LAMP stands for the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians. Learn more about LAMP and find out how this could be of benefit to you or your patrons! ...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 8, 2022 | Accessibility, Broadband, Children's Services, E-Rate, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The FCC has announced that a very short 3rd application window for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) will be open from April 28 – May 13, 2022 during which time schools and libraries can submit applications for purchases that will be made between July 1, 2022 –...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 4, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The newly reopened and renovated Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) is making a personal impact on patrons. Read about the renovations and impact in this Pittsburgh Post Gazette article. Learn more about LAMP.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 5, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
On Tuesday, January 18, 2022, Pennsylvania will officially observe the 2022 National Day of Racial Healing. The goals of this event are to: · Understand that racial healing is at the core of racial equity · Offer a time for contemplation and collective...
