by Compendium News Staff | Aug 7, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Odyssey of the Mind, the international K-12 creative problem-solving program, welcomes libraries to sponsor teams! For over 40 years, the Odyssey of the Mind program has encouraged divergent thinking while giving students a creative outlet wherein they develop...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 7, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries
Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries is proud to announce the upcoming 2019 Friends Institute The Institute will be held Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Genetti Hotel and Suites in Williamsport, PA. This is the sixth Friends Institute and is an opportunity...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 7, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Access PA, Children's Services, Library News, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Two new libraries will begin staffing Chat with a Librarian! We’re pleased to announce that the Berks County Library System and Saint Francis University will soon be staffing Chat with a Librarian. Saint Francis University, which already uses LibAnswers, is...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 7, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Highlighted Content on WebJunction: Prioritizing Accessibility and Disability Inclusion at Your Library: Putting a focus on accessibility helps create a library that can be enjoyed by more people and can connect more people to the information and resources they need....
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 6, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) (deadline August 19) Mobile Beacon’s Beacon’s Connect for Success Donation program (no deadline) Sony USA Foundation Inc (no deadline) Sparkfun (no deadline)...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 6, 2019 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
Read about the renovations at the Paoli Library!
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 5, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in August 2019 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...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 1, 2019 | Library News, Rural and Small Libraries
HARRISBURG, Pa.— The Dauphin County Library System Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Karen Cullings as the system’s next Executive Director. Cullings was appointed Interim Executive Director in July of 2018. Andrew Enders, Board President, made the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 31, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Spend the day with Dr. Steve Albrecht, one of the nation’s leading experts on library safety and security and author of Library Security: Better Communication, Safer Facilities. This multi district workshop, The Challenging Patron Workshop: Library Security,...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 29, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Governor's Advisory Council (GAC), Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Robert F. Lambert, President of York County Libraries, is a senior-level leader with more than 25 years of experience building and driving revenue-generating operations for York County Libraries. By thrusting the library into the community and building partnerships...
