by Kristin LaVanish | Aug 21, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, Workforce
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Adult Services Survey! Your input will be instrumental in shaping the landscape of adult services in Pennsylvania and informing how your front-line efforts to provide library services in your communities can be best...
by Heather Smith | Aug 20, 2024 | BLD News, Children's Services
The Bureau of Library Development in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, in collaboration with the Early Childhood Services Steering Team comprised of youth services staff from across the state, is excited to announce a new series of Early Childhood Conversations...
by Corri Hines | Aug 1, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, Children's Services, Data, Teen, Youth
The Pennsylvania Summer Library Program 2024 Impact Report is now open for the submission of Summer Library Program information from Pennsylvania Public Libraries. The impact report submission form will close at 5:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2024. A copy of the...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jul 29, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, BLD Updates
I want to thank everyone who has already completed the Adult Services Survey and remind those who have not yet submitted your responses there is still time! If you have not yet completed the Adult Services Survey please do so by Friday, August 2, 2024. The responses...
by Heather Sharpe | Jul 19, 2024 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Happy Summer, library colleagues! The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) continues work on many ongoing projects and initiatives. Some highlights of our recent activities are listed below. Please refer to BLD’s second...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jul 18, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, BLD Updates
Good morning library community! As the new Accessible Adult Services Advisor for the Bureau of Library Development, I want to both introduce myself and applaud the incredible work you all do in your communities! In order to learn more about current adult services...