by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The State Library launched a competitive LSTA grant process this fall. We received 80 grant requests for a total of $1,966,074.98. A careful review process of all projects was conducted and a total of $413,416 was awarded to the following projects: Grantee Project...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
The PALS (PaLA Academy of Leadership Studies) Committee is pleased to announce a new one-day workshop for Non-MLS/MLIS Librarians! Save the Date: Saturday, June 13, 2015 at the Radisson Penn Harris in Camp Hill, PA Featured Workshop Speaker: David Bendekovic,...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
A few months ago, CDC redesigned its health literacy website to increase access to a number of tools and trainings. These solutions were designed to help you to produce accurate, accessible and actionable health information, whether you’re new to health literacy or a...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Professional Development, Uncategorized
Note: Nomination deadline is May 8 The Academy will be held: Dates: Sunday, June 14 – Wednesday, June 17 Place: Radisson Penn Harris / http://www.radisson.com/camp-hill-hotel-pa-17011-3734/pacamphi Featured Speaker: David Bendekovic / The B. A. David Company /...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
Please share this information with your patrons: CMS would like to remind libraries and patrons on Medicare that March is National Nutrition Month®. It is a time to “Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle” with informed food choices now and throughout the year. This year’s...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 13, 2015 | Broadband, E-Rate, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries
Stacey Mulligan, State Library Development Advisor and E-Rate contact for public libraries, directs your attention to the email below from Julie Tritt-Schell, PA E-rate coordinator. Please also see the Official USAC Notice (below Julie’s note) regarding the...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 12, 2015 | Data
You have the data (right?) but are you making the right conclusions? Read this Butts in the Seats posting!
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 11, 2015 | E-Rate, Resources of Interest
Julie Tritt-Schell, Pennsylvania E-rate Coordinator, has been working with the State Library to resolve some confusion and questions surrounding the E-rate calculation process. Please contact Stacey Mulligan (Library Development Advisor) at 717-783-5744 or...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 11, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Uncategorized
For their New Landmark Library series, Library Journal will be reviewing public libraries built or renovated between 2010 and 2014. They are seeking submissions from all across the spectrum of public libraries (rural, suburban, urban, etc.) on the following...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 11, 2015 | Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
On March 25, 2015, the American Library Association’s Washington Office and the University of Maryland’s iPAC will host the free webinar “Baltimore’s Virtual Supermarket: Grocery Delivery to Your Library or Community Site.” During the webinar, library...
