by Compendium News Staff | Feb 13, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Better World Books has Literacy Grants for Libraries and Nonprofits. Libraries may pitch a project with a maximum award amount of $15,000. The deadline is April 1. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 11, 2016 | Resources of Interest
Re-Envisioning Public Libraries: Action Guide Now Available on WebJuntion – this free, new guide from the Aspen Institute includes worksheets and exercises that can be used to facilitate important conversations and planning around the future of libraries. These...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 11, 2016 | Health Focus, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The NN/LM New England Region has extended an invitation to their upcoming FREE webinar: Referring Patrons to Reliable Immigration Services and Information When: Friday March 4th, 2016 @ 10:30 -11:30 am Description: US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 11, 2016 | Library News
Paula Collins is the new director at Clearfield County Library
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2016 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
In response to an increase in requests for information on the Zika Virus, the National Library of Medicine (NLM) has put together resources that you can share with members of your community. MedlinePlus now includes a health topic page on Zika Virus in English and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program
Submitted by Laura O’Grady This summer will be Martin Library’s fifth year working with the Summer Food Service Program. We feed lunch to children and teens five days a week from June to August. We have seen drastic behavioral improvements in the children and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 10, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries
EBSCO has introduced EBSCO Solar, a grant of up to $150,000 for publicly funded academic, school and public libraries interested in going solar. Applications will be accepted until April 29.th Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 9, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development
Pennsylvania public library workers and library trustees are invited to apply for professional development grants! Up to $1200, provided on a reimbursement basis, is available for training that addresses any of the following topics: Community Engagement Computer...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 9, 2016 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By Angie Andre and Amy Ambler Libraries all across Pennsylvania are already using PA Forward’s five literacies to help design programs, offer services, and identify partners. But what you may not know is that there is a convenient place to promote these literacies,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 9, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Melissa Correll Mark your calendars: the week of Monday, February 22nd to Friday, February 26th is Fair Use Week! Fair Use Week is a new initiative that aims to raise awareness of fair use issues. It first grew out of the Harvard campus in 2014, and is now...