by Compendium News Staff | Jul 6, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
10 years, 6,500 members, and their 50th Interview Middletown, PA: Ten years ago, on July 6, 2010, John Grayshaw created the Science Fiction Book Club (SFBC) on Facebook. Grayshaw is the Library Director of Middletown Public Library a small, independent...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
On Saturday, May 30, the Boyertown Community Library shared a Spring Art Show, which generated nearly 200 views and positive feedback. The show, which was featured on ALA’s Programming Librarian site, contained pieces from community members. View the show on...
by Compendium News Staff | May 15, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
From Sarah Greene, Director, State Library of Pennsylvania Date April 24, 2020 Re Pennsylvania Libraries COVID-19 Digital Archive Pennsylvania Libraries COVID-19 Digital Archive The State Library of Pennsylvania is...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 20, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
On February 21, two members of the Berks County Public Library System will join representatives from the California State Library in an online presentation titled Census 2020: Libraries Engaging Communities. This three-part webinar includes information about...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 20, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications for health information outreach and programming projects. [Public libraries are encouraged to apply. After reading the announcement, don’t hesitate to reach out...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 17, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
by Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian, State Library of Pennsylvania mlear@pa.gov Preservation of Paper-Based Materials Overview Paper-based materials are subject to damage by multiple external and internal factors. Careless handling can result in tears....
