by Compendium News Staff | Mar 1, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in March at WebJunction! All WebJunction courses and webinars are FREE and count towards Pennsylvania public library CE requirements. Remember to check WebJunction Courses, WebJunction Webinars, the PA Library Staff...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 1, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Libraries should be aware that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has purchased statewide access to online job skills training for all Pennsylvania residents through an arrangement with Metrix Learning. Library staff are encouraged to widely share...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Whole Kids Foundation is offering $3000 grants to schools and nonprofits to turn outdoor spaces into hands-on learning. Webinars about the program will be held on February 23 and March 7. Application deadline is March 11. Visit the site for more information and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 16, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, PA Digital Collections, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Registration for Spring Training is open and will be in-person at the following locations: March 30 – King of Prussia (The Alloy – 301 W Dekalb Pike) March 31 – Scranton (Radisson Lackawanna Station Hotel – 700 Lackawanna Ave.) April 4 – State College (Penn Stater...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Libraries are eligible for these PDE Grant programs: 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grants This is a competitive grant that provides federal funding to establish community learning centers that provide academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2022 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Non-profit organizations serving diverse communities may now apply for the $5 million Non-Profit Security Grant Program to increase security and protection from hate crimes. The deadline is March 2, 2022.