by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Data, Resources of Interest
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released the data from the 2015 Public Library Survey, and a new report based on the 2014 data. Access the site Find your library and explore the data–find information on more than 9,000 public library...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 16, 2017 | Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Up to 20 scholarships to the Research Institute for Public Libraries (RIPL) 2018 event in Atlanta, Georgia (July 29 – August 1, 2018) are available to staff working in rural and small public libraries in the United States. These scholarships are funded by the...
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 | Sep 6, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Data, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
NLM and NNLM Educational Opportunities The National Library of Medicine and the National Network Library of Medicine are offering FREE webinars! Note their new class registration system which requires obtaining an NNLM account prior to registration. Learn how to...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 7, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Data, PA Digital Collections, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Ever want to know what PA Digital’s Metadata Team is really up to when they review collection records? Have any metadata questions so shocking you wouldn’t even ask your own grandmother? Are you convinced that your institution’s metadata is “not good enough”, without...
by Compendium News Staff | May 19, 2017 | Data, Resources of Interest
The 25th edition of the Pennsylvania Career Guide has been released by the Department of Labor & Industry and is available online. The information within is meant to be a helpful resource for people who are preparing either to continue their education or enter...