by Abbey Lukiewski | May 13, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Surveys
We Need Your Help! With the status of federal funding unclear, HSLC needs input on the services POWER Library users value most. The library user survey results will assist HSLC in drafting recommendations to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for what is to be...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Apr 29, 2025 | BLD News, Event, Library News
The Bureau of Library Development encourages you to attend one of four Statewide Gatherings being held across the Commonwealth. More information about these events can be found in the Statewide Gathering: Agenda and Purpose article. Please keep in mind that...
by Kristin LaVanish | Apr 24, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Adult Services, Library News, Pennsylvania, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Workforce
Good morning, library community. We have an exciting opportunity to share geared towards community college libraries, but open to all library professionals across the commonwealth. The upcoming Community College LINK online conference, is a LSTA supported statewide...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Apr 11, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event, Library News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
We want to start off this post by thanking everyone for their patience and excellent questions throughout this process. This is the first year BLD has hosted this type of event, and it has definitely been a learning experience. In an effort to make sure everyone has...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Mar 11, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries, Event, Library News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
I think this is the post everyone has been waiting for! What should I expect? Creating community, providing support, and encouraging collaboration is central to our mission as library professionals. These Statewide Gatherings are a response to the ongoing feedback BLD...
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,...
