by Compendium News Staff | Mar 19, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Broadband, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Nathaniel Rasmusen, Head of IT Services at the Schlow Centre Region Library in State College has been named a Library Journal Mover and Shaker! Read about Rassmussen as well as the TV White Space project in this Library Journal article....
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Libraries, colleges and universities, and members of the community are invited to this FREE event to learn more about what’s happening in Pennsylvania and across the country to help libraries get the broadband access, education, funding, and training opportunities...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 6, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Broadband, Children's Services, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Lend mobile hotspots to your patrons and give them unlimited access to the Internet in their home, on the soccer field or on vacation! Mobile Beacon hotspots are available to nonprofits through the TechSoup donation program. Each hotspot is available for $18 and...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 14, 2017 | Broadband, Data, Resources of Interest
The 2016 American Community Survey is released. it includes tables on Internet and computer access in addition to healthcare access and other demographics. Learn more from the Pennsylvania State Data Center site.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 14, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Broadband, Children's Services, Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Pennsylvania library workers and library trustees are invited to apply for professional development grants! Access the application. Up to $1200 is available for training that addresses any of the following topics Accessible website development and technology Computer...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 5, 2016 | Broadband, Data, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By Elizabeth Hess If you’re wondering what the “Internet of things” (IoT) means, don’t fret! You probably already know about this concept if you’re aware of connected devices or “smart” devices like Fitbits or even smartphones. The article Libraries and the...
