by Compendium News Staff | Jan 26, 2016 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Professional Development, School Libraries
January 28 New and Upcoming Professional Development Opportunities from MAR (Lunch with the RML) / Thursday, January 28, 2016 noon – 1:00 pm ET Join MAR Coordinators to explore and learn about professional development opportunities in 2016. Updated and new classes...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 22, 2016 | Disaster Preparedness and Response, Resources of Interest
The Conservation Center for Art and Historic Artifacts (CCAHA) has resources you may find helpful for winter storm preparation and emergencies: National Resource Guide for Disaster Preparedness and Technical Bulletins on salvage of art, paper, photographs, and books...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 22, 2016 | Library News
Dauphin County Library System Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Rob Lesher as the system’s next Executive Director upon the retirement of current Executive Director Richard Bowra. Lesher will begin on February 22. Read more.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 22, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries
Join this FREE January 28th Webjunction webinar on Community Engagement: Serving Diverse Communities Where They Are! This interactive session, will explore what it means to provide inclusive outreach to and engagement with members of your local community. How do you...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 20, 2016 | Library News
“Tea For Two Craft” at the Library The Lilian S. Besore Memorial Library will hold a night of crafting and refreshments on February 11. Class members will decorate two ‘sweetheart’ mugs with a design of their choice. The library is charging...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Children's Services, Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
by Caitlyn Boland “Doable” STEM With growing recognition of its educational value, STEM programming has quickly become well-known and sought after for children of all ages, not to mention adults looking to learn more. Libraries working to meet the needs of...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Professional Development
New e-resources are now available in POWER Library! To learn about the key features and functionality of Academic Search Main Edition and Science Reference Center, attend a 60-minute live webinar provided by EBSCO Trainer Joe Ceterski. Academic Search Main Edition is...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Academic Libraries, ILEAD USA, Professional Development, School Libraries
ILEAD USA: Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover Applications are due January 29 for ILEAD USA 2016, a leadership and technology immersion program. It’s not too late to form a team! Do you have any community problems? Yes! Would you like to solve...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
The Knight News Challenge will open for ideas on Feb. 24. The question: How might libraries serve 21st century information needs? Challenge winners will receive a share of $3 million in funding to develop their projects. In the fall of 2014, the first Knight News...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 19, 2016 | Professional Development
Mental Health First Aid Training for Library Staff– Older Adult Focus is being conducted by the PA Behavorial Health and Aging Coalition. This is a FREE in-person training, which will be held in Johnstown and Warren. Mental Health First Aid is a public...