by Compendium News Staff | Nov 20, 2015 | Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Ashley Flynn Library Director at Highland Community Library Currently Reading: The Secret History – Donna Tartt Written communication is an incredibly important aspect of human interaction, even in this increasingly modern and digital world. This critical...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 19, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Nominate someone or apply by December 2 , 2015 for PLA awards, which include the EBSCO Excellence in Small and Rural Library Service Award, the Romance Writers of America Grant and many others. Find out more.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 19, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
The Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Integrated Library System (PaILS) has selected Scott Thomas as the Executive Director, replacing Lewis Maurer upon his retirement. PaILS is a non-profit corporation that oversees SPARK, an open source, Evergreen-based ILS shared...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 18, 2015 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
The Public Library Directors 101 series has been added to WebJunction! Are you new to the public library director role? Or considering becoming a director in the future? This series will introduce you to the many and unique facets of public library directorship. Each...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 18, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
PBS Education’s Get Your Tech On provides tools, support and professional development. A contest entry form is at the bottom of this page.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 18, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Beta Phi Mu Scholarship applications are available from now until March 15, 2016. Included are scholarships for beginning LIS studies, school library media concentration, foreign study and doctoral students. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2015 | Resources of Interest
Explore the new website for the Office of Commonwealth Libraries!
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2015 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward
by Melissa Correll At the PaLA Annual Conference in October, I attended a presentation by Lisa Erickson and Amy Krize Suveg (PaLA PR/Marketing Committee) and Teri Hurst and Joe Knezic (PPO&S). Their presentation, “How to Use the PA Forward Brand, and Keep Your...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2015 | Children's Services, Library News, School Libraries
ALSC grant to Reading Public Library funds partnership for after-school program that combines literacy and bike education, ‘Roll, Right, Read!’
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
Frank Kasprowicz will retire in January. Access the Berks Regional News.