by Compendium News Staff | Apr 2, 2018 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Keynote Address: Activate Sustainable Thinking for the Future of Libraries: Saturday, April 21, 2018: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This workshop is FREE for Pennsylvania Library Board Members! Register for the Workshop Trustees need a determined yet realistic approach to help...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 2, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The following upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog. See Details below. Voter Perceptions of Libraries: Getting from Awareness to Funding in...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 31, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Find professional development opportunities in April 2018 by topic or date at WebJunction. Also check out upcoming WebJunction webinars and WebJunction’s course catalog. All WebJunction courses and webinars are FREE and count towards CE requirements. Pennsylvania...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 30, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest
June 24th is the date for the first ever Philly Maker Faire! To make this event a success, we need makers of all kinds to showcase their work. Maker Faires showcase the amazing work of all kind and ages of makers. We would love to showcase the work you are doing at...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 29, 2018 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Science Action Club has started at Vandergrift Public Library! Director Vanessa Groholski completed FREE STEM training online in order to offer this FREE program to children in grades 3-8. Learn more about taking the course, and the grant she received to receive a...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 29, 2018 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Southwest Region Trustee Workshop Date/Time: Saturday, April 28 | 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Location: Crowne Plaza Pittsburgh West-Green Tree, 401 Holiday Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15220 Cost: $20 per attendee To Register: Register online by April 21 at...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 25, 2018 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
TechSoup and TechSoup for Libraries supports nonprofits by providing access to donations and discount rates on software, hardware and services from major brands. Some of the brands include Microsoft Office, Adobe, Tableau, Cisco, Dell, Windows Server, Symantec,...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 25, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Lancaster, PA – Elizabeth Strout is coming to Lancaster County! The award-winning author will appear at the 2018 Spring Author Luncheon on Thursday, April 19, 2018 at 12:00 noon at the Calvary Church, 1051 Landis Valley Rd, Lancaster, PA. The Council of Friends of...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 24, 2018 | Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
New National Study Reveals Voter Perceptions of Libraries WebJunction will host a free webinar Voter Perceptions of Libraries: Getting From Awareness to Funding in 2018 on April 17. Access the Summary and Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 24, 2018 | Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Book Management Refresher Course Date: April 20, 2018 Time: 9:00a-12:00n, 1:00p-4:00p Location: Carlson Library, Clarion University, Clarion, PA Cost: Free for Oil Creek District members, $5/session for outside of the District (Lunch is provided for those who register...