by Compendium News Staff | Feb 21, 2015 | Library News, Professional Development, Uncategorized
The Wilkes-Barre Library District has been focusing on promoting their online resources since July of 2014. Elaine Stefanko, Coordinator of Information Services at the Osterhout Free Library says that “the District believes it is important that those resources...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 19, 2015 | Disaster Preparedness and Response, Library News, Uncategorized
A frozen pipe at Schlow Centre Region Library breaks and causes flood damage.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 19, 2015 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Uncategorized
From CMS: “We are pleased that the vast majority of consumers were able to apply and pick a plan through HealthCare.gov or its call center without a problem. For those consumers who were unable to complete their enrollment because of longer than normal wait times at...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2015 | Children's Services, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Uncategorized
USCIS-IMLS Present Webinar for Public Librarians on Human Trafficking Prevention As part of their partnership to provide resources for public librarians, the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2015 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Uncategorized
Explora is here! Released in early February, Explora is EBSCO’s all-new interface for schools and public libraries and will replace Searchasaurus, Kid’s Search and Student Research Center. Key features include: attractive, user-friendly design;...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 17, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Registration is Open: “The Affordable Care Act / Access to Care – Libraries Making a Difference” Friday, April 24, 2015 at the Sonesta Philadelphia Sponsored by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region Full travel stipends are available to...
