by Abbey Lukiewski | Mar 4, 2025 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries
The RSVP forms for the Statewide Gatherings are now open. Please only RSVP if you plan on attending. Due to building capacity limits, each program will have a maximum attendance that will be filled in the order that registrations are received. These will be all day...
by Abbey Lukiewski | Feb 26, 2025 | BLD News, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development, Susan Banks Deputy Secretary of Education and Commissioner for Libraries, Uncategorized
Have you ever wanted to meet Susan Banks? Susan Banks the Deputy Secretary of Education, Commissioner for Libraries, and State Librarian? Well now may be the time! Sue* will be the luncheon presenter during the Statewide Gatherings that are being hosted in the spring...
by Julie Moore | Feb 22, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Event, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, State Library of Pennsylvania
This in-person 4-hour, hands-on workshop is designed for library staff looking to enhance their book repair skills and learn practical, cost-effective techniques for preserving library materials. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of common book...
by Julie Moore | Oct 31, 2024 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Professional Development
Hello! Please find upcoming professional development workshops below. We hope you find these offerings useful. We are interested in receiving your recommendations. If you have suggestions for speakers or topics of professional development, please submit them here to...
by Heather Sharpe | Sep 23, 2024 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Greetings, library colleagues. As previously announced, the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) has engaged with a consulting firm, Blue Willow Consulting LLC, to conduct a statewide needs assessment. The role of public libraries within their communities throughout...
by Kristin LaVanish | Aug 21, 2024 | Adult Services, BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, Workforce
Thanks to everyone who participated in the Adult Services Survey! Your input will be instrumental in shaping the landscape of adult services in Pennsylvania and informing how your front-line efforts to provide library services in your communities can be best...
