by Compendium News Staff | Dec 6, 2021 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Whitehall Public Library is offering themed teacher subscription bundles! Are you interested in School-Public Library Partnerships? Check out some resources below: The AASL/ALSC/YALSA Interdivisional Committee on School/Public Library Cooperation: Public Library...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 6, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens is One Book Choice December 1, 2021 — Representatives from libraries announced the selection of “The Life We Bury” by Allen Eskens as the 2022 One Book, One Community: Our Region Reads! selection. The public was asked to help choose a...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 3, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
We Are All Caregivers: Finding Peace and Wellness in Hard Times –featuring author Patty Collamer Date: December 8, 2021 Time: 12PM to 1PM Register: Register in advance to attend this FREE virtual program by sending an email to ra-edmakerspace@pa.gov...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 3, 2021 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries
Libraries that plan to apply for federal funds, such as Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), must be registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM registration must be active at the...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 24, 2021 | Broadband, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Pennsylvania libraries, especially those in rural areas, may want to share the ebook link with rural community leaders or request a print copy to add to the library collection of the new title Investing in Rural Prosperity, published by the Federal Reserve Bank of St....
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 16, 2021 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
One hundred public and school libraries will receive FREE books and resources through an effort to distribute diverse and inclusive financial literacy resources for children and young people. The giveaway is offered by the American Library Association (ALA) in...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 9, 2021 | Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Grants, courtesy of Penguin Random House, are available for rural and small libraries. Applications are open now. Batches of applications will go under review every 8 weeks beginning December 17, 2021. Learn more and apply.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 5, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, School Libraries, Uncategorized
The Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) is the only federal program exclusively for libraries. It is administered by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). IMLS uses a population driven formula to distribute funds to states through its Grants to...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 2, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in November 2021 by topic or date at WebJunction! All WebJunction courses and webinars are FREE and count towards Pennsylvania public library CE requirements. Remember to check WebJunction Courses, WebJunction Webinars,...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 27, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
WASHINGTON, DC—The Institute of Museum and Library Services, in partnership with Reinvestment Fund, have released a new study, Understanding the Social Wellbeing Impacts of the Nation’s Libraries and Museums, which examines the role of museums and libraries in...
