by Compendium News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Have you ever considered working for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries? The work that we do here is very meaningful. It allows you to have a real impact on libraries of all types across Pennsylvania. Just a few of our recent projects have included: POWER Library...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Elizabeth Hess You’ve surely seen or heard the phrase “New Year, New You” before- whether on a magazine cover, a television show, or even a library display (like one I created last January!) While it’s often the New Year when many make resolutions to break a...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Two upcoming InfoPeople webinars: Thursday March 23 @Noon Pacific What’s New in Children’s Literature – 2017 Presented by Penny Peck Click here for a complete description and to register Wednesday April 12 @Noon Pacific Informational Books for...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region is getting ready to announce funding opportunities for 2017-2018—Get an insider’s view of the application process: Applying for NNLM MAR funding – Sponsored by MAR March 3, 2017 noon -1:30 pm ET....
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 27, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest
Read about the ‘Human Books’ on loan at Penn State Library.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 24, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Do you have an event that may be of interest to the rest of the state? Add PCN to your media distribution list! Email PCN and they just might bring their cameras! PCN is the largest statewide public affairs network in the country reaching 10 million viewers in 3.3...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 24, 2017 | Library News, PA Forward
by Michelle Georgetti Punxsutawney Phil, the beloved groundhog of Pennsylvania, saw his shadow just a couple of weeks ago and declared six more weeks of winter. While this may be happy news for our skiers and children (and teachers) anxiously awaiting the...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 24, 2017 | Library News
A few years ago library systems around the country began to promote the idea of library “outposts” or in the case of the Free Library of Philadelphia, “Hot Spots.” These flexible mini-libraries found a home in urban centers across the country. Reaching outside their...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 23, 2017 | Access PA, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
HSLC is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2017 POWER Library Users Conference. Based on your feedback from last year’s events and your responses to a recently-conducted survey, we have added an additional location, tailored the agenda topics...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 23, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Whether you have received an Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant or not, nearly every library benefits from some type of LSTA-funded services in Pennsylvania. That’s why the Office of Commonwealth Libraries is asking you and your co-workers from all...