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 | Apr 3, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Uncategorized
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 Abbey Lukiewski | Mar 27, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
The first Statewide Gathering is less than three weeks away! The deadline to register is now closed – but – there are three more this year! Our previous post covers the agenda, purpose, and lists all four dates and locations, which can be found here in...
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 Julie Moore | Feb 3, 2025 | BLD Updates, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development
In May of 2024, we shared the results of an interest survey on the Bureau of Library Development hosting a Statewide Gathering. Now, we would like to share the dates and locations for the Statewide Gatherings in 2025. More details and information will be forthcoming....
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 21, 2025 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good morning, colleagues. The Office of Commonwealth Libraries welcomes Davi (DAH-vee) Miranda to the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the new State Funds Administrative Assistant. From Davi… I would like to invite you for a short journey of a brave human...
