Have you ever wanted to meet Susan Banks? Susan Banks the Deputy Secretary of Education, Commissioner for Libraries, and State Librarian?

Well now may be the time! Sue* will be the luncheon presenter during the Statewide Gatherings that are being hosted in the spring of this year. The dates of the gatherings can be found in our previous Statewide Gathering post. Keep an eye out on the Compendium for more details, and we hope to see you there!

And yes – this does mean that lunch will be provided.

*Due to a scheduling conflict, Sue will be unable to attend the Statewide Gathering on May 23rd. Heather Sharpe will be the keynote for that event.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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