by Compendium News Staff | Feb 4, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Use of Primary Sources & Interface Searchability February 24th, Wednesday, 10am EST This 30-minute presentation will focus on the importance of using primary sources and how to locate those documents that will provide the best opportunities for reference...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 3, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Submitted by Judy Hillegas, Director of the Everett Free Library The Everett Free Library participated in the summer food service program in conjunction with its summer reading program in 2015. After taking the training, for us it was easy. We served breakfast and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 3, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, ILEAD USA, Immigration, School Libraries
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries needs more individuals to complete teams for ILEAD USA. These teams need members: Community Engagement Workforce Development Services to Immigrants and Non-English Speakers To facilitate this, we have shortened the process. You...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 2, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The CyberSmarts Interactive eBook collection provides students a safe, controlled environment to learn to make smart choices as they develop their online presence. CyberSmarts is available to you and your patrons FREE on POWER Library. CyberSmarts includes: Learning...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 1, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, School Libraries
PBS LearningMedia Digital Innovators program “recognizes educators who incorporate digital media in the classroom to inspire student learning. For the first time in four years, all educators that submit a complete application and meet the entry requirements will...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2016 | Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries
The Pennsylvania Statewide Afterschool Youth Development Network’s Project Accelerate and Click2Science are offering a FREE, engaging, interactive webinar focusing on the Click2Science skills of Making Connections to STEM Careers and Asking Purposeful Questions. Gain...