by Compendium News Staff | Feb 23, 2020 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The NNLM NNLM Human Genetics Film Kit is providing film kits to up to 250 public libraries across the United States. Promote health literacy in your community with four films, discussion guides, and customizable marketing materials designed to support public libraries...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 20, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
On February 21, two members of the Berks County Public Library System will join representatives from the California State Library in an online presentation titled Census 2020: Libraries Engaging Communities. This three-part webinar includes information about...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 20, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Middle Atlantic Region (NNLM MAR) invites applications for health information outreach and programming projects. [Public libraries are encouraged to apply. After reading the announcement, don’t hesitate to reach out...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 19, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Free Census 2020 Marketing Materials – While Supplies Last! Our nation’s population...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 19, 2020 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Library Journal will award the 2020 Library of the Year Award to a “library that most profoundly demonstrates service to the community, creativity and innovating in developing specific community programs or has seen dramatic increase in library use and...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 18, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Registration is Open for POWER Library Spring Training! HSLC is pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2020 POWER Library Spring Training. Sessions will focus on E-Resources, Programming Ideas with POWER Library, Chat with a Librarian (sneak-peek at...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 17, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
by Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian, State Library of Pennsylvania mlear@pa.gov Preservation of Paper-Based Materials Overview Paper-based materials are subject to damage by multiple external and internal factors. Careless handling can result in tears....
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 11, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
ALA has created a plethora of useful Census-related resources. If you missed ALA’s sold-out webinar “Responding Online to the 2020 Census: What Libraries Need to Know” the recording is now available. I was impressed by the clear way that ALA outlined...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 7, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
AskEARN.org is the online hub for EARN, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion. It serves as the centralized source of employer-focused tools, resources and publications on disability inclusion. It covers a wide range of topics,...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 7, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The Pat Carterette Professional Development Grant will provide up to $1,000 to an individual to attend a professional development event between Sept. 1, 2020 and Aug. 31, 2021. You do not need to be an ALA member to apply. The deadline is February 15, 2020. Learn...
