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Professional Development Opportunities for February 2020

February 2, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Find professional development opportunities in February 2020 by topic or date at WebJunction! Remember to check WebJunction Courses,  WebJunction Webinars and the Compendium for other continuing education opportunities that may interest you. All WebJunction courses and...

Education Department Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals and Nutrition Programs

January 31, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through PDE’s Summer Food Service Program. “Every summer thousands of young...

State Aid Calendar for 2020

January 29, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

Access the State Aid calendar for 2020. Unlike prior calendars, specific due dates are not included, except for the annual report, which has already been announced. All due dates will be announced when the reports and documents are made available for completion. If you have any...

Census 2020 Outreach Grant Program

January 23, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Sharing from the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission:  We are pleased to announce the Census 2020 Outreach Grant Program. The program is being administered by Department of Community and Economic Development. Our main goal is for grassroots outreach supporting...

Regional RIPL Travel Stipend for Rural and Small Public Libraries

January 22, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

RIPL Regional Travel Stipend Opportunity for Rural and Small Public Libraries Five travel stipends for the South Carolina RIPL Regional, March 31-April 1, 2020, are available to staff working in rural and small public libraries in the United States. These stipends are...

FREE Course Limited to 50 Individuals — Increasing Library Access and Inclusion: A Problem-Based Approach

January 22, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Are you interested in improving library access for people with disabilities? As part of an IMLS Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Lifelong Learning Continuing Education grant, Infopeople, the Califa training arm, is collaborating with Syracuse University and Project ENABLE to offer...

Inclusive Internship Initiative for HighSchool Students at Local Libraries

January 22, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The Public Library Association (PLA) is still accepting applications from public libraries that are interested in participating in the Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) through February 3, 2020. PLA’s Inclusive Internship Initiative (III) offers paid, summer-long internships...

Michael Lear

How to Identify and Care for Photographs

January 21, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, Uncategorized

      by Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian State Library of Pennsylvania Identification of photographs Identifying the type of photograph(s) that you have helps to date an image and can be key to determining the best handling and storage conditions. Some...

Amy Resh

Berks County Public Libraries Honored with Award for Partnership with 2020 Census

January 17, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

On Wednesday, January 15, the Berks County Public Libraries were honored with an award for innovative programming and outreach in support of the 2020 Census in Berks County. The award was presented at the official opening of the Reading Area Census Office by Berks County Commissioner,...

US Census Count Begins January 21st

January 16, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The 2020 Census will officially begin Jan. 21st, 2020 in the Alaska Native village of Toksook Bay, Alaska, on the Bering Sea! Libraries in Pennsylvania have been preparing for months.  Read how Blasco Library in Erie hosted a Census Ambassador Training! One of the best ways to...