by Ellen Shenk | Jul 19, 2023 | Library News, State Library of Pennsylvania
State Library of Pennsylvania temporary closure to begin September 11, 2023 The State Library is preparing to move back to the Forum Building at 607 South Drive, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In anticipation of the move, the State Library will close to the public and...
by Heather Sharpe | Jul 18, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Greetings library colleagues, The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) has been busy with many new and existing programs and initiatives this quarter. Some highlights of our recent activities are listed below, but please...
by Mike Reilly | Jul 13, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Uncategorized
Hello Everyone, The Office of Commonwealth Libraries Public Library Directory is now live. It has been a long time coming and we are happy to finally have it up and ready for all to use. In addition to the general information provided on the Public Library Directory,...
by Amy Geisinger | Jul 11, 2023 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, State Aid
State Aid Library Subsidy Application – NOW OPEN The State Aid Library Subsidy Application (SALSA) is now open within the Counting Opinions LibPAS platform for completion by independent public libraries, federated library administrations, and federated library...
by Heather Smith | Jul 6, 2023 | Children's Services, Professional Development
Register now for Supporting Early Readers, a webinar focusing on how library staff can support early readers and their families. Supporting Early Readers Date: Tuesday, August 29 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Presenter: Susan B. Neuman, Professor of Childhood and...
by Amy Geisinger | Jun 30, 2023 | BLD News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, State Aid
State Aid Library Subsidy Application Trainings The State Aid Library Subsidy Application (SALSA) is required to be completed by entities desiring to receive Incentive for Excellence Aid and/or Quality Libraries Aid. Prior to the opening of the application within the...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 29, 2023 | Belonging, Equity, Inclusion, Professional Development
How do I make my library more inclusive? How do I address a microaggression? How do I diminish my biases? JOIN US for INCLUDING YOU, a workshop series that will answer these questions and more! INCLUDING YOU will take place on Wednesdays from August 9 –...
by Ed Lupico | Jun 28, 2023 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Uncategorized
KEYSTONE APPLICATION TRAINING OPPORTUNITY If you plan to submit a Keystone grant this year, you are encouraged to attend one of three scheduled Keystone application workshops to review the program and the application contents. Sign up for a session on July 11, July...
by Heather Sharpe | Jun 23, 2023 | BLD News, BLD Updates, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News
Good afternoon, colleagues. I am pleased to share the news that beginning July 1st, Hadiyah Cleveland will be stepping into the role of Education Administration Supervisor for the Administration and Data Team in the Bureau of Library Development (BLD). Hadiyah...
by Carrie Cleary | Jun 22, 2023 | Pennsylvania
Sharing this message forward from Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries: Board Recruitment Announcement Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL), our state’s network of library friends working to achieve and maintain dedicated funding for public...