by Compendium News Staff | Jul 30, 2015 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Register now for one of the Strategic Storytelling for Public Libraries workshops! Workshops will be held September 22, 23 and 25. Register soon–space is limited! See locations below. As a librarian, board or staff member you have a powerful story to tell!...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 29, 2015 | Professional Development
Highlighted content from WebJunction The Social Library series highlights libraries going the extra mile in their communities; enjoy these great stories and ideas! Are you looking to build a board game program for patrons in your library? A six-part series includes...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 29, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Chris Papst will be at the Law Library, State Library of Pennsylvania on August 25th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Be part of the audience as C-SPAN BOOK TV films the event! From Papst’s website: “In late 2011, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania became the first – and...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 29, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Hear Ashley N. Nester on Thursday, August 6 Ashley Nichole Nester got her start in the darkroom when she was 13 years old. She remarks that she fell spontaneously in love, even though the gratification was far from instant. “Working solely in the mysterious dark to...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 28, 2015 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
DIGITAL TOOLKIT Medicare and Medicaid Anniversary: Keeping Us Healthy for 50 Years This week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will recognize ways in which Medicare and Medicaid have transformed the nation’s health care system over the past five...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 28, 2015 | Professional Development
Join Trustees across the state for the 2015 TRUSTEE INSTITUTE on September 26th! Register here online or call Matt Spiegel to register at (717) 783-5738 today! Easy registration! Please register by 5:00pm September 15. FREE to attend. Space is limited at each...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 28, 2015 | Resources of Interest
The Library of Congress loans items to other institutions and agencies. Check out what is available!
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 28, 2015 | Library News
The New Brighton Public Library will have a groundbreaking ceremony on August 17 at 5:00 PM for the new addition to the library.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 27, 2015 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The US Department of Education is encouraging a day of action for #ReadWhereYouAre.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 27, 2015 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
The US Department of Education is offering Tip Sheets for Families, Caregivers and Early Learning Educators. These resources can help enrich a child’s early language experiences by providing research-based tips for talking, reading, and singing with young...
