by Compendium News Staff | Feb 25, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, School Libraries
Somerset County Library is having a celebration of the Harry Potter series: Exhibition: Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine This traveling exhibition was developed and produced by the Exhibition Program at the National Library of Medicine and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 22, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Applications for John Cotton Dana Awards are being accepted. This award honors outstanding library public relations initiatives. Eight awards of $10,000 are granted. It is open to any library, Friends group, consulting agency or service provider. The deadline is...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 22, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
On March 14, 2018, the National Network Library of Medicine (NNLM) will offer a FREE webinar on succession planning and mentoring. Jennifer Rowe will discuss results of a recent survey of librarians on the prevalence of succession and mentoring plans in academic,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 20, 2018 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Particpate in these FREE Infopeople webinars: What’s New in Children’s Literature February 21 Presented by Penny Peck Discover books published in late 2017 and Spring 2018 that will be popular with children ages 0-12, including books reflecting diversity. Also,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 14, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Advisory Council on Library Development Leadership I’m pleased to announce that Governor Tom Wolf has made appointments to the Advisory Council on Library Development (GAC) bringing it to full complement for the first time in...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 30, 2018 | Professional Development, School Libraries
The US Department of Education has extended the acceptance of applications for its School Ambassador Fellowship program. Applications will close on Feb. 14 at 5:00 p.m. EST. The Department is looking for outstanding teachers, principals, counselors, librarians and...
