by Carrie Cleary | Jan 20, 2023 | Broadband, Equity, Inclusion, Workforce
Many libraries in Pennsylvania are doing important work to help people build digital skills. Pennsylvania libraries and organizations are encouraged to share feedback and information to inform future planning using the Request for Information (RFI) below. Please share...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 18, 2022 | Broadband, Equity, POWER Library, Workforce
An exciting collection of new E-books were recently added to the POWER Library. Read PDE’s Press Release and then share the news widely with library patrons and staff. In an effort to advance digital literacy and technology skills for Pennsylvanians, Office of...
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 | Nov 24, 2021 | Broadband, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Pennsylvania libraries, especially those in rural areas, may want to share the ebook link with rural community leaders or request a print copy to add to the library collection of the new title Investing in Rural Prosperity, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St....
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 19, 2021 | Broadband, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
In order to address Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) concerns unique to library applicants, the American Library Association (ALA), the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and the Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) recently co-hosted an...
by Compendium News Staff | May 14, 2021 | Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) As a part of the American Rescue Plan Act, over $7.1 billion dollars was allocated to be expended through creation of the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) to provide funding for schools and libraries nationwide to purchase laptops,...
