by Compendium News Staff | Feb 22, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Join InforPeople for a FREE webinar on Historypin on March 9 at 3:00pm and learn how you can engage your community with local history! At the end of this one-hour webinar, participants will: Be able to identify what Historypin is and its role in helping to connect...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 21, 2017 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest
November, 2016 – The Library System of Lancaster County has officially launched a new partnership with Lancaster-based make717 Innovation Center resources. The launch event took place on October 21 at the make717 Innovation Center located at the Branch Campus of...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 16, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries offers access to Skillsoft through our partnership with WebJunction. This learning management system provides access to online self-paced courses and instructional videos. There are hundreds of available resources on topics that...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 14, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Ready, set…learn! All library staff in Pennsylvania have access to FREE learning through our subscription to Skillsoft. There are over 500 online courses, 30,000 short instructional videos (2 – 8 minutes) and job aids on a wide range of technology and business topics....
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Children's Services
By: Susan Sentz One of my favorite parts of being a librarian is being able to connect with others over a shared interest. This can be through discussion about a new book, movie or my favorite topic Harry Potter. The purpose of Harry Potter Book Night is to pass the...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Accessibility, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Immigration, Resources of Interest, Summer Food Service Program
The Pennsylvania Department of Education encourages organizations to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through the department’s Summer Food Service Program. The Summer Food Service Program, which began in 1976, is a...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
ALA is offering FREE training sessions, presentations and online learning sessions for your library to learn how it can facilitate important conversations and lead change in your community. Series 1: For libraries serving large and/or urban communities (World Cafe,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2017 | Library News
Variety is the spice of life… –William Cowper. Check out the many flavors of programming at the Northland Public Library! Anxiety and Its Impact On the Family Thursday, February 2, 7 p.m. How the Great Depression Built North Park Thursday, February 23, 7...