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How to Care for Paper-based Collections

February 17, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  by Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian, State Library of Pennsylvania mlear@pa.gov Preservation of Paper-Based Materials Overview Paper-based materials are subject to damage by multiple external and internal factors. Careless handling can result in tears. Staining...

Census Resources

February 11, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  ALA has created a plethora of useful Census-related resources.  If you missed ALA’s sold-out webinar “Responding Online to the 2020 Census: What Libraries Need to Know” the recording is now available. I was impressed by the clear way that ALA outlined information...

Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion

February 7, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

AskEARN.org is the online hub for EARN, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion.  It serves as the centralized source of employer-focused tools, resources and publications on disability inclusion.  It covers a wide range of topics, including recruitment...

Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant

February 7, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant  will provide up to $1,000 to an individual to attend a professional development event between Sept. 1, 2020 and Aug. 31, 2021.  You do not need to be an ALA member to apply.  The deadline is February 15, 2020.  Learn...

You Can Be a Library Freedom Fighter; Apply for a FREE Privacy Focused Program

February 4, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

If you are a librarian interested in privacy awareness and advocacy,  apply to be part of the Library Freedom Institute’s Cohort 3. The deadline is February 10. Learn more and find the application. Library Freedom Institute (LFI) is a FREE, privacy-focused...

Apply for Picademy – a FREE 2-day Training Program

February 3, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Picademy is the Raspberry Pi Foundation’s FREE, two-day training program that helps educators jump start their digital making journey. You’ll learn how to bring coding to life and explore new ways to create with technology. The academy will be held in Jersey City (June 1), Indianapolis...

Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2020 is coming up on February 27

February 3, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Is Your Event on the Digital Learning Day Map? Digital Learning Day (DLDay) 2020 is coming up on February 27! On DLDay, states, districts, and schools will show how they are innovating with technology in every classroom, every day.  Learn more and add your event to the official...

Professional Development Opportunities for February 2020

February 2, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Find professional development opportunities in February 2020 by topic or date at WebJunction! Remember to check WebJunction Courses,  WebJunction Webinars and the Compendium for other continuing education opportunities that may interest you. All WebJunction courses and...

Education Department Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals and Nutrition Programs

January 31, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through PDE’s Summer Food Service Program. “Every summer thousands of young...

State Aid Calendar for 2020

January 29, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

Access the State Aid calendar for 2020. Unlike prior calendars, specific due dates are not included, except for the annual report, which has already been announced. All due dates will be announced when the reports and documents are made available for completion. If you have any...