by Compendium News Staff | Sep 25, 2015 | Library News
CHAMBERSBURG, PA: On Thursday, September 24th, major donors to the Grove Family Library joined Franklin County Officials as well as Library Officials in a private mortgage burning reception at the 9 ½ year old facility located on Ragged Edge Road. The Grove Family...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 25, 2015 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
ZERO TO THREE is proud to announce new resources available for parents and caregivers to help them work with young children on early math skills, Let’s Talk About Math! Research has found that a strong understanding of early math concepts predicts both a child’s...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 24, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest
Beth Kantner offers social media infographics on her Pinterest site Social Media Research, Data, and Stats. Read Kantner’s latest blog.
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 23, 2015 | Health Focus, Professional Development
October is Health Literacy Month and it’s just around the corner! There are many impactful ways that libraries can support community health education this fall and we’re highlighting some of these opportunities to help you prepare. The next open enrollment...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 23, 2015 | Access PA, POWER Library, School Libraries
Are you reading Access PA News? Learn about Cyber Smarts (it has lesson plans!) and ACCESS PA SHAREit in the latest issue. Make sure you are signed up to receive the News and read previous issues!
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 23, 2015 | Children's Services, PA Forward, School Libraries
by Angie Andre Children’s Librarian Tredyffrin Public Library We proudly announce that we are a Family Place Library. You may see this statement and think to yourself, huh? What does this mean? I am glad you asked because it means a lot. “Family Place Libraries™ is a...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2015 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
This FREE two-hour webinar will help directors and managers learn how to get started with a formal competency plan. Penny Talbert, Director of the Ephrata Public Library, will explain the benefits of a formal competency plan and provide resources to get your program...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2015 | Professional Development
Conference to highlight agency priorities, showcase IMLS grantees’ work, and explore the latest issues in museums and libraries WASHINGTON, DC- The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) will hold a conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, November 16-17...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 17, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest
The Pew Research Center survey report, Libraries at the Crossroads, highlights what people say they want to see from their library. PEW finds that many Americans want public libraries to: support local education; serve special constituents such as veterans,...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 15, 2015 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
The PICPA (Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants ) has many different free resources libraries and the public can use to help improve their financial literacy. A Novel Approach to Financial Literacy calendars are one of the services many libraries are...