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FREE WebJunction Webinars: Librarian Evolution; Programming for Adults

November 14, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Free WebJunction Webinars for You These upcoming webinars are open for registration. If you can’t attend a live session, all WebJunction webinars are recorded and available for free in the Course Catalog. Librarian Evolution: Libraries Thrive When We Change Thursday, November...

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NASA Week at the Darby Free Library Includes Moon Rocks

September 19, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

NASA Week at the Darby Free Library from Sept. 17 to Sept. 22, 2018 The Darby Free Library was given permission to borrow moon rocks, meteorite samples and an Apollo Spacesuit Mockup through the NASA@MY Library Grant. Moon rocks and meteorite samples visited every classroom...

Book Club for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

August 20, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

WebJunction features the Next Chapter Book Club: Where Reading is for Everyone.   ...

Media Literacy @ Your Library Opportunity

August 9, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development

The  Media Literacy @ Your Library  is a pilot program that will train public library workers to help their adult patrons become better news consumers.  Five libraries will be selected. The libraries will receive: An intensive six-month experience that will include training...

Tips for Rural Library Directors and Survey Results

September 15, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Webinar with Tips! WebJunction recently held a webinar: Know thy Community: Tips for Rural Library Directors. Jennifer Pearson shared her experience and advice for rural library directors. If you’re a new director, or thinking about becoming one, Jennifer’s tips can help you...