by Heather Sharpe | Aug 15, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, State Aid
Greetings library colleagues, Mike Reilly of the Bureau of Library Development’s (BLD) State Aid team has been working with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Bureau of School Leadership and Teacher Quality (BSLTQ) to better understand PDE’s certification...
by Carrie Cleary | Jul 27, 2023 | Broadband, Equity, Pennsylvania
Feedback will be gathered from July 26 through August 8 and used to help finalize the five-year action plan to ensure internet for all Pennsylvanians Harrisburg, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson...
by Heather Sharpe | Jul 18, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Greetings library colleagues, The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) has been busy with many new and existing programs and initiatives this quarter. Some highlights of our recent activities are listed below, but please...
by Carrie Cleary | Jun 21, 2023 | Broadband, Equity
Please take some actions today to ensure your community’s voices are included in Pennsylvania broadband plans. Below you’ll find multiple opportunities from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority to participate and also to share opportunities to...
by Carrie Cleary | Jun 16, 2023 | Broadband, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Libraries who are considering capital improvement projects and may want to apply for public funds (such as Keystone Grants or other programs) may be interested in attending an information session to learn more about prevailing wage as a preparation step. The session...