by Corri Hines | Jan 31, 2025 | BLD News, Professional Development, Teen
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering two exciting teen library services opportunities for Pennsylvania library staff in the winter/spring of 2025. Transforming Teen Services Module Workshop Registration 2025 The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is offering...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 21, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good morning, colleagues. The Office of Commonwealth Libraries welcomes Davi (DAH-vee) Miranda to the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the new State Funds Administrative Assistant. From Davi… I would like to invite you for a short journey of a brave human...
by Corri Hines | Jan 16, 2025 | BLD News, Children's Services, Teen, Youth
Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards, including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz,...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 13, 2025 | BLD News
Happy New Year, library colleagues! In last year’s January Bureau of Library Development (BLD) Update I shared key developments around our priorities and initiatives. As we begin 2025, I’m excited to recap some of the highlights from 2024. You’ll also find BLD’s...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Jan 6, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates
On October 15, 2024, the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) launched LibAnswers as a tool to assist the field in getting answers to library related questions. In an effort to ensure the platform is useful to the field – we started sending surveys to completed...
by Corri Hines | Jan 2, 2025 | Adult Services, BLD News, Children's Services, Teen
Join colleagues across the state for great discussion on planning for summer 2025 with intentionality and equity at the center in informal, collaborative roundtable sessions. Share your excitement and energy through constructive and interactive conversation on why...
