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...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2018 | POWER Library, Resources of Interest
Increase your community’s awareness of POWER Library with a public service announcement by your local radio station! A PSA is a message in the public interest that is broadcast without charge. POWER Library has many promotional materials, including this 30...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2018 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Public library staff in small, mid-sized or rural communities are invited to FREE learning series on dialogue and deliberation facilitation The American Library Association (ALA), the Public Library Association (PLA) and the National Coalition for Dialogue &...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2018 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
February 22 is Digital Learning Day! Events are held around the world to celebrate. Learn more and add your events to the calendar. #DLDay hashtag @OfficialDLDay!
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
The Darby Library is celebrating 275 years of providing Library Service! On March 7, 2017, starting 6 pm, the Darby Library Company will display some of the historical documents that started the Company at the Philadelphia Library Company in...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 29, 2018 | Library News
Sewickley Public Library will share part of a $37 million bequest. Read about it!
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 28, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Applications for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants are now available. The purpose of the DFC Support Program is to establish and strengthen collaboration to support the efforts of community coalitions working to prevent youth...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 28, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest
Registration for the 22nd annual University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg Children’s Literature Conference is open. The conference will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018, with keynote presentations by Printz Honor winner A.S. King and Eureka Award winner Mark Weakland. ...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 28, 2018 | Immigration, Library News, Resources of Interest
Check out the services Osterhout Free Library provides to immigrants in this Citizens’ Voice article.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 26, 2018 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Jeff Bezos has donated $250,000 to the News Literacy Project, which provides students and others with tools and other support to detect fake news. Learn More.