by Compendium News Staff | Jan 12, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Welcome to the Transformed Compendium The new format will enable information to reach you faster permit your ability to subscribe to categories facilitate the search of categories, tags and evern keywords! You may Bookmark this page or Subscribe...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 12, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Happy New Year Everyone! Wow, it is hard to believe that we are already almost two weeks into 2015! As we move into a new and shiny year, it is good to briefly reflect on 2014 and where we will focus our energy this year. Last January, I posted 10 areas that...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 12, 2015 | Data, Resources of Interest
The 2014 Pennsylvania Public Library Data Collection (formerly known as the “PUBLIC LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT”) is now available for completion. The portal page for LibPAS is accessible through the following link, https://pa.countingopinions.com/. SPECIAL NOTES:...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 12, 2015 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Read about seed libraries and ALEC.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
— Submitted by Kathy Silks, Project Manager, PA Forward | Pennsylvania Libraries 2014 was a banner year for PA Forward, thanks to the dedication, strategic thinking, and very hard work of so many people: the project’s Steering Committee and its seven...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Here are a few links to follow up on the Demographic Profile webinar held this past December: 1) The Webinar can be accessed through POWER LIBRARY. 2) All of the Demographic Profiles are now available via POWER LIBRARY. 3) Please take a moment and send...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Resources of Interest, Summer Food Service Program
Dear Librarians: Hunger is a severe roadblock to the learning process. Lack of nutrition during the summer months may set up a cycle of poor performance once school begins. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program that provides nutritious...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Accessibility, Resources of Interest
Do you want to know if your website is accessible? Plug your URL into this accessibility site! It will tell you of known and potential problems with your site and explain any corrections needed.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Kinder Morgan offers capital grants for libraries as well as program support in other areas. Deadlines are the 10th of every other month starting with January.
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Professional Development
Wild Apricot is offering a free webinar, Tools for More Effective Board Meetings, on January 21 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm. Learn more and register.
