by Compendium News Staff | Sep 28, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
WebJunction’s Course Catalog is Always Available WebJunction’s free, online course catalog has 50 self-paced, online courses on library topics, as well as over 185 curated webinar recordings ready and available when you are. Explore the catalog today! Highlighted...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 22, 2017 | Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest
Submitted by Nathaniel A. Thomas, MLS, Head of Reference, Reading Public Library On Sept. 18, 2017, the Reading Public Library hosted an interactive panel discussion around the opioid epidemic. In a roomful of more 40 people, state officials, advocates,...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
On a late summer Saturday, (August 12), over 40 trustees and library directors from the Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem and Lebanon District Centers joined attorney David Spitko at the beautiful new Doubletree Hotel in Reading Pa. for a day-long workshop on employment...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Data, Resources of Interest
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has released the data from the 2015 Public Library Survey, and a new report based on the 2014 data. Access the site Find your library and explore the data–find information on more than 9,000 public library...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Health Focus, Resources of Interest
The official poster for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2017 is now available to order for free in print or electronic copy in English and Spanish from the ODEP website! Show how “Inclusion Drives Innovation” by displaying these colorful and...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, School Libraries
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries would like to know if your library is: Breaking ground for a construction project; Celebrating a library anniversary or milestone retirement; Announcing a notable new service or program (e.g. MakerSpace opening, special PA Forward...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest
Art Resources Transfer (A.R.T.) Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program (D.U.C.) provides public schools and libraries with free books on contemporary art and culture and online teaching guides. All public institutions who self-define as underserved...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 18, 2017 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest
Check out this npENGAGE article on augmented reality. Article links are informative–this link explains types of augmented reality. Consider how your library can use it!
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 18, 2017 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
Removing Social Security numbers strengthens fraud protections for about 58 million Americans Today, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave the public its first look at the newly designed Medicare card. The new Medicare card contains a unique,...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 17, 2017 | Professional Development, School Libraries
The Universal Service Administrative Co. will offer a one-day E-rate Training in Washington, DC on Tuesday, October 10 at the National 4-H Center in Chevy Chase Learn more and register.