by Compendium News Staff | Jul 10, 2019 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The North Trails Public Library, in West Sunbury, held an open house on June 22, 2019. The celebration was to honor Ron and Carol Caporali for sponsoring a 25’x25′ addition to the library. With the new addition, the library is able to offer...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Guidelines for Pennsylvania School Library Programs I am pleased to announce that the Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development (GAC) reviewed and approved a new set of Guidelines for Pennsylvania School Library Programs (PDF) at its most recent meeting in...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 9, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Tell Us About Your Library Events The Office of Commonwealth Libraries would like to know if your library is: Breaking ground for a construction project; Celebrating a library anniversary or milestone retirement; Announcing a notable new service or program (e.g....
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
A group of ALA Emerging Leaders has developed a site to help library staff find information about data training opportunities. See https://ripl.lrs.org/data-pathways/.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Multi-district Workshop A full house of library trustees and staff greeted David Bendekovic , founder of the B.A. David Company, on June 8, 2019 for “Great People Make Great Libraries,” a multi-district workshop hosted by the Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Wolf Administration, USDA Announce Sites for Children Summer Food Programs Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Education announced the sites where children can get free nutritious meals through the 2019 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). The U.S. Department of...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Read about BookFest 2019, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13 under a tent in Schlow Centre Region Library’s parking lot.
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 8, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, PA Digital Collections, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Online Resources for Auto and Small Engine Repair I am pleased to announce that Auto Repair Source and Small Engine Repair Reference Center (SERRC) will soon be available in POWER Library. Selected as a result of competitive bidding, these two EBSCO e-resources will...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 7, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Professional Development, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Highlighted Content on WebJunction Encouraging Motivation in the Workplace: Employees with a high level of motivation at work have a positive impact on overall organizational success, but the topic of motivation is complex. Encouraging Motivation in the Workplace will...
by Compendium News Staff | Jul 7, 2019 | Library News
Major renovations were finished at the beginning of June at the Hershey Public Library. Renovations were funded by the Hershey Library Endowment Trust. The Circulation desk was completely rebuilt, and includes a total refurbishment of the discharge room, and...
