by Compendium News Staff | Dec 17, 2017 | Library News
Diane Whitaker, Executive Director at the Annie Halenbake Ross Library, is retiring at the end of December. Read how Whitaker was honored at the library.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 14, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Data, Professional Development
The National Network Library of Medicine (NN/LM) is offering the following FREE classes; MLA cfredit is offered. Click the title for more information. Bibliometrics, Altmetrics, & the Question of Research Impact January 17, 2018 4:00pm-5:pm This session...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 14, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
WebJunction members are eligible for a 25% tuition savings on Drexel University’s online, Library and Information Science program! You can also receive 10 – 40% off of other online programs for both you and your family members. More information about this opportunity...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free for Pennsylvania library workers and trustees in the Course Catalog. Citations Needed: Build Your Wikipedia Skills While...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 13, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Highlighted WebJunction Content: Resources for STEM/STEAM Projects and Programs: STEAM learning (that’s science, technology, engineering, art and math) and programming are increasingly popular in public libraries. Check out this collection of inspiring resources...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 12, 2017 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest
Grants are available for adult literacy and workforce development. The deadline is January 2, 2018. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest
The New Cumberland Public Library has received a grant from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC). The $70,000 for the Strengthening Communities Through Libraries grant will provide STEAM programming. Read more.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 9, 2017 | ILEAD USA, Library News
The Dubois Public Library is participating in Hour of Code. Technology made available from ILEAD USA is being used! Read about it!
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 7, 2017 | Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest
Monroeville Public Library recently hosted Lessons Learned from a Decade of Fracking in Pennsylvania. The program was presented by Dr. John Stolz, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences and Director of the Center for Environmental Research and Education...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 7, 2017 | Data, Resources of Interest
The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual installment of new demographic and socio-economic data for every community in United States, the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS). This Research Brief by the State Data Center discusses changes in...