by Compendium News Staff | Dec 10, 2020 | Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Bradford Era posted that the S W Smith Library held a virtual auction this past November. Library Director, Mary Grace Collier-Kisler, followed up that the total gross revenue was $30,541. “We never thought we would even make $15,000! The SWS...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 6, 2020 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Preservation and Access is accepting applications for the Preservation Assistance Grants for Smaller Institutions program. The deadline for applications is January 14, 2012. Learn more.
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 4, 2020 | Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
5.19 Million in Keystone Grants Awarded I am very pleased to announce on behalf of the Pennsylvania Department of Education that the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will be awarding 18 municipalities in 15 counties with $5.19 million in Keystone grants to improve their...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 3, 2020 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Pennsylvania PBS has been working in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education to support learning during this time when many are outside the classroom. Explore and share Pennsylvania PBS Resources designed to support students who are Learning...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 19, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Data, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The OCLC site now has the results of the sixth round of Battelle’s laboratory testing for infectious COVID-19 virus on materials commonly found in furnishings and exhibits of archives, libraries, and museums.
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 13, 2020 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Bethlehem Area Public Library, in partnership with the National Museum of Industrial History, is proud to present TUG!, a new Bethlehem Steel-themed children’s book by BAPL children’s librarian Catherine McCafferty. TUG! is a picture book about a tow tractor that...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 12, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
There is very exciting news for Print Disabled Pennsylvanians this month. Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped are officially...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 11, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
In an effort to better reach those seeking employment or navigating career transitions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Berks County Public Libraries will take to the road later this month with the launch of their Mobile Job Lab, bringing free workforce resources and...
by Compendium News Staff | Nov 10, 2020 | Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
November 9, 2020 Harrisburg, PA – Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the State Library of Pennsylvania was named one of the best genealogical websites in the country by Family Tree Magazine. “Exploring lineage allows us to better understand the...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 30, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is pleased to announce that two new statewide online learning e-resources are now available through Niche Academy, a platform of free tutorials for library staff and the general population. The Pennsylvania Library Staff...
