by Carrie Cleary | Sep 27, 2024 | Adult Services, Broadband, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
This information is being shared forward from Elise Silva, PhD, MLIS, Director of Policy Research, University of Pittsburgh, Institute for Cyber Law, Policy, and Security: Based on research interviews with public librarians in Western PA, Pitt Cyber Disinformation Lab...
by Kristin LaVanish | Sep 24, 2024 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Adult Services, BLD News, Equity, Inclusion, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Is your library looking to expand your resources to better serve adult learners? Consider adding this information as a resource to refer and assist adult learners. PA Adult Education Resources (PAAER) equips adult education practitioners in Pennsylvania with...
by Carrie Cleary | Sep 16, 2024 | Broadband, Equity, Rural and Small Libraries
Summary: If your public library would like to be part of a statewide cohort and receive training and funding to enact programs and services related to AI, dis- and misinformation, and civic engagement (especially covered populations), please fill out the interest...
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...
by Sara Deegan | May 14, 2024 | BLD Updates, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Youth
Hello Library Community, The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) would like to send one more friendly reminder of the upcoming deadline for the 2024-25 Local Library Grants. Please be mindful that the deadline to submit your application is May 20, 2024, at noon. We...
by Heather Sharpe | May 2, 2024 | BLD News, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Youth
Hello Library Community, The Bureau of Library Development would like to remind you of the upcoming deadline for the 2024-25 Local Library Grants. As the application period is well underway, please be mindful that the deadline to submit your application is May 20,...
