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Pennsylvania Library Association Hosts Annual Conference in Erie; Awards Announced

October 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Uncategorized

First Time in Erie in 30 YEARS. Mechanicsburg, PA (October 13, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association is hosting its 2019 Conference in Erie Pennsylvania.  The event will be held at the beautiful Bayfront Convention Center from Sunday, October 13 to Wednesday, October...

Did You Miss the Webinar on Grantseeking? Do You Wonder What Happened at ARSL?

October 1, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Did you miss the webinar on Grantseeking?  No worries!  You can access it as a WebJunction course for FREE!  Other past webinars are also available! New Course: Grantseeking for Libraries. Funding sources for libraries is an important discussion for library staff, board members,...

Brianna Crum

Session Notes: ALA Annual Conference

August 21, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Mary Glendening with Gerard Way (left)

Session Notes: American Library Association’s Annual Conference 2017

August 3, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Session Notes: American Library Association Annual Conference 2017

July 10, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Health Focus, Immigration, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Sarah Meitzler

Session Notes: Annual PaLA Conference

January 27, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....

Lisa Underwood

Session Notes: Think You Can’t Afford to Attend a Conference? Think Again!

January 17, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants from the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class....