by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Health Focus, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Is your library interested in offering the ‘Engage for Health’ program to your community? Are you near Dauphin County? Well then come on down to Hershey Public Library on Thursday, November 17, 2016 @ 6:30 pm. The Hershey Public Library will be hosting ‘Engage for...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
2017 Medicare Parts A & B Premiums and Deductibles Announced The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the 2017 premiums for the Medicare inpatient hospital (Part A) and physician and outpatient hospital services (Part B) programs. Medicare...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Broadband, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By: Susan Sentz As librarians we all know that libraries are so much more than a repository for books. We are a community center that lends items, holds programs and offers technology to just name a few of our worthy services. When I find myself talking to someone...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 14, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Postings for the Middle Atlantic Region: Spotlight Your feedback is requested to develop the NN/LM Training Program – Learning: you do it every day because you’re curious and you want to stay informed. The National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NN/LM) can...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 7, 2016 | Accessibility, Health Focus, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By Elizabeth Hess The month of November usually makes me think of the upcoming holiday season, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying the beautiful Pennsylvania autumn. After recently attending an eye-opening session at the Pennsylvania Library...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 6, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, ILEAD USA, Professional Development, School Libraries
Learn about ILEAD USA and how to apply by registering and attending a webinar on Thursday, November 17 at 2:00pm! Register here! In the meantime, look over the application. Applications will be due on December 13, 2016. ILEAD USA: Innovative Librarians Explore,...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 4, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The selected title is Daniel Finds a Poem by author/illustrator Micha Archer. This is the first book Micha wrote and illustrated; she has previously illustrated two other picture books. The book will be available in hardback, paperback and big book formats. Prices...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 2, 2016 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Find professional development opportunities in November by topic or date at WebJunction. Go through the list and be amazed about the topics offered! Also check out upcoming WebJunction webinars and WebJunction’s course catalog. All WebJunction courses and webinars...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 2, 2016 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Michelle Georgetti First, a Word on Acronyms It has occurred to me that librarians love acronyms. However, I find it important to stress that we should perhaps limit (and define) our acronyms for events and programs. As a student of Pennsylvania Academy of...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 1, 2016 | Broadband, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Lifeline Program, a federal program that provides a monthly discount on landline or wireless phone service to eligible low-income households, is expanding to include broadband service. Changes will occur on December 2. The Universal Service Administrative Company...