by Compendium News Staff | May 15, 2018 | Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
submitted by: Susan Gardner, District Consultant Easton Area Public Library On May 4, 2018 the Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, and Reading Library districts held their annual Library Trustee Workshop. The title of the workshop was The Roles & Duties of Library...
by Compendium News Staff | May 9, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Introducing loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies Learn about resources at the Library of Congress! When: Wednesday, May 16, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon EDT Registration: Please register via Eventbrite.* The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest...
by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2018 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
A Teen Walks into a Library… In this FREE self-directed course, learners will gain a beginning level of understanding of working with teens in the library setting. The course is based on the Young Adult Library Services Association’s (YALSA) 3Rs, from the...
by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2018 | Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
New classes from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM): Click on the links next to the title for more information about each FREE class. May 29, 2018 Boost Box: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds [ https://nnlm.gov/boostbox/may2018 ] Jun 7, 2018 Beyond the...
by Compendium News Staff | May 7, 2018 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Read about the Free Library of Philadelphia’s professional development initiative funded by an Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2018 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Multi-District Workshop: Library Patrons: Practical Tools for Resolving (and Preventing) Problems Do you struggle with homeless, mentally ill, and addicted patrons? What about aggressive (and potentially) violent patrons? Do you have patrons who bring in too many...