by Hadiyah Cleveland | Mar 30, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Greetings library community! As Heather Sharpe, Director – Bureau of Library Development (BLD), stated in her January article, “operationally, it was a very challenging year for BLD with the turnover and vacancy of more than half of our team, the addition of new...
by Carrie Cleary | Feb 1, 2023 | Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, State Library of Pennsylvania
Librarians may be interested in attending or sharing forward with patrons this upcoming virtual event presented by Pennsylvania PBS station WETA. Join the special “Finding Your Roots” national virtual conversation event on Wed. February 8, 2023 at 8p.m. about...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 25, 2023 | Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, PDE
Office of Commonwealth Libraries invites you to welcome Dr. Mumin to the Department of Education and to the library field in Pennsylvania. Please see his introductory message below and feel free to share this message with your governing bodies. From: ED, Secretary of...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 12, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to share the news that Julianne (Julie) Moore will be joining the Programs and Advising Team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as the Professional Development Advisor. While details are still being finalized, I expect...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 10, 2023 | BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to announce a Library Development Advisor position is open for application. This is an exciting time to join our team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) as we embark on our five-year plan that will shape future programs...
by Heather Sharpe | Jan 6, 2023 | BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Happy New Year library colleagues! 2022 was a year of significant change and planning for the Bureau of Library Development (BLD). If you were unable to attend the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) conference in October or recent Governor’s Advisory Council...
