by Compendium News Staff | Aug 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
“The Knight Prototype Fund helps media makers, technologists and tinkerers take ideas from concept to demo. With grants of $35,000, innovators are given six months to research, test core assumptions and iterate before building out an entire project.” The...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 11, 2015 | Uncategorized
Library Journal and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are once again co-sponsoring the 2016 Best Small Library in America award, now in its 12th year. Each year, the award honors an outstanding public library serving a population of 25,000 or less, and there is...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 6, 2015 | Uncategorized
Please fill out the 2015 WebJunction Member Satisfaction Survey! Your input counts and, at the end of the survey, you’ll have the option to include your email address in a drawing for one of three $50 gift cards from Amazon.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Will libraries become America’s manufacturing centers? Fire up those 3D printers– but first read this Pacific Standard article.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
The National Medal for Museum and Library Service honors outstanding institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities. Selected institutions demonstrate extraordinary and innovative approaches to public service, exceeding the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
One week left to submit your nominations: Deadline July 24, 2015. PENNSYLVANIA CITIZENS FOR BETTER LIBRARIES CALL FOR ANNUAL AWARDS NOMINATIONS The Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries is now seeking nominations for its annual awards to be presented at...
