by Kristin LaVanish | Mar 25, 2025 | Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, BLD News, Equity, Inclusion, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, State Agency Information
Hello Library Community! As library leaders, building partnerships and community engagement is centered in serving your community. Please see the links to veterans resources below and this flyer from our partner Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to share...
by Bri Crum | Feb 12, 2025 | Accessibility, Board of Trustees, Equity
The Trustee Project, funded in part by the IMLS’s Early Career Research Development Grant under the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program, is conducting a study exploring public library trustee experiences. The following information is provided by the...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jan 15, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Teen, Youth
Good morning library colleagues! I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services,...
by Carrie Cleary | Nov 18, 2024 | Adult Services, Equity, Surveys, Youth
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries is sharing forward information about a nationwide IMLS Funded study of Black History Month programming provided by public libraries. If your library receives a contact, you are encouraged to respond. Please see the announcement...
by Kristin LaVanish | Sep 24, 2024 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, BLD News, Equity, Inclusion, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Is your library looking to expand your resources to better serve adult learners? Consider adding this information as a resource to refer and assist adult learners. PA Adult Education Resources (PAAER) equips adult education practitioners in Pennsylvania with...
by Carrie Cleary | Sep 16, 2024 | Broadband, Equity, Rural and Small Libraries
Summary: If your public library would like to be part of a statewide cohort and receive training and funding to enact programs and services related to AI, dis- and misinformation, and civic engagement (especially covered populations), please fill out the interest...
