by Compendium News Staff | Jun 3, 2020 | Disaster Preparedness and Response, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, Uncategorized
IMLS will host its second Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) webinar Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 PM featuring Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Development Coordinator Noah Brod to discuss the SBA’s and the Treasury Department’s recent interim final rule...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
On Saturday, May 30, the Boyertown Community Library shared a Spring Art Show, which generated nearly 200 views and positive feedback. The show, which was featured on ALA’s Programming Librarian site, contained pieces from community members. View the show on...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Your library can help children in the community by participating in the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The program is more critical than ever and you still have time to sign up. Rules have been relaxed and meals can be given out non-congregate style (grab and...
by Compendium News Staff | May 22, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Census schedule has been adjusted until October 31, 2020.
by Compendium News Staff | May 15, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
From Sarah Greene, Director, State Library of Pennsylvania Date April 24, 2020 Re Pennsylvania Libraries COVID-19 Digital Archive Pennsylvania Libraries COVID-19 Digital Archive The State Library of Pennsylvania is...
by Compendium News Staff | May 14, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Phase 2 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funding remains available. Watch this recorded webinar, with SBA Economic Development Coordinator Noah Brod discussing PPP issues most relevant to museum and library communities....
by Compendium News Staff | May 14, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries The goal of the FY2020 IMLS CARES Act Grants for Museums and Libraries program is to support the role of museums and libraries in responding to the coronavirus pandemic. June 12, 2020 is the deadine for IMLS CARES Act...
by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
What Makes a Book Rare? By Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian State Library of Pennsylvania Libraries with rare or special collections may be asked: what makes a book “rare” or valuable? Probably the most often thought of factor by is that a book is old. This is...
by Compendium News Staff | May 6, 2020 | Resources of Interest
Read what cats do for Caturday.
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 22, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
From COVID-19 to Research in Your Own Backyard, Libraries are Advancing Science Scientists and researchers across the world are currently focusing on COVID-19 in an unprecedented level of collaboration. With assistance from an Institute of Museum and Library...
