by Abbey Lukiewski | May 13, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Surveys
We Need Your Help! With the status of federal funding unclear, HSLC needs input on the services POWER Library users value most. The library user survey results will assist HSLC in drafting recommendations to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for what is to be...
by Bri Crum | Apr 25, 2025 | BLD Updates, Board of Trustees, Policies and Procedures, Resources of Interest
Sample policies and procedures, along with helpful resources and additional information, are now available on the new BLD LibGuide, Public Library Operations and Board Governance. This LibGuide is designed to support public libraries with resources and best practices...
by Kristin LaVanish | Apr 24, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Adult Services, Library News, Pennsylvania, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Workforce
Good morning, library community. We have an exciting opportunity to share geared towards community college libraries, but open to all library professionals across the commonwealth. The upcoming Community College LINK online conference, is a LSTA supported statewide...
by Kristin LaVanish | Mar 25, 2025 | Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, BLD News, Equity, Inclusion, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, State Agency Information
Hello Library Community! As library leaders, building partnerships and community engagement is centered in serving your community. Please see the links to veterans resources below and this flyer from our partner Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to share...
by Julie Moore | Mar 4, 2025 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Hello! As a reminder, please bookmark and visit the Compendium Calendar for the most up-to-date professional development and continuing education opportunities provided by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries and our partner organizations, including WebJunction,...
by Kristin LaVanish | Jan 15, 2025 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, Belonging, Children's Services, Equity, Inclusion, Library News, Pennsylvania, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Teen, Youth
Good morning library colleagues! I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services,...
