by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2018 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
A Teen Walks into a Library… In this FREE self-directed course, learners will gain a beginning level of understanding of working with teens in the library setting. The course is based on the Young Adult Library Services Association’s (YALSA) 3Rs, from the...
by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2018 | Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
New classes from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine (NNLM): Click on the links next to the title for more information about each FREE class. May 29, 2018 Boost Box: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds [ https://nnlm.gov/boostbox/may2018 ] Jun 7, 2018 Beyond the...
by Compendium News Staff | May 7, 2018 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Read about the Free Library of Philadelphia’s professional development initiative funded by an Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant
by Compendium News Staff | May 7, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Eastern Lancaster County Library will deput their specially created bike at a “Book Bike Kick-off Party on May 9.” Learn more about the bike.
by Compendium News Staff | May 6, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
On May 16, the Meyersdale Public Library will host authors James and Suzanne Gindlesperger. The authors will present a program about Gettysburg, featuring content from the first and second volume of their books So You Think You Know Gettysburg? They will explore...
by Compendium News Staff | May 3, 2018 | Health Focus, Resources of Interest
CMS removes Social Security numbers, increasing fraud protection and consumer experience for millions of Americans New Medicare cards are being mailed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in order to protect the safety and security of people with...
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Tuesday, May 1, 2018 POWER Library E-Resource Competitive Bidding State law requires the Office of Commonwealth...
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
The Reading Public Library is a recipient of the 2018 National Medal for Museum and Library Service! Read about it and learn more about the National Medal! Read the initial Press Release: Check out the photos on the Dept of Education’s Twitter account....
by Compendium News Staff | May 1, 2018 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
Multi-District Workshop: Library Patrons: Practical Tools for Resolving (and Preventing) Problems Do you struggle with homeless, mentally ill, and addicted patrons? What about aggressive (and potentially) violent patrons? Do you have patrons who bring in too many...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 30, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Find professional development opportunities in May 2018 by topic or date at WebJunction. Also check out upcoming WebJunction webinars and WebJunction’s course catalog. All WebJunction courses and webinars are FREE and count towards public library CE requirements....