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U. S. Census Schedule Adjusted

May 22, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Census schedule has been adjusted until October 31, 2020. ...

Sign-up for February 21 Webinar — Berks County Public Libraries to Present in Calif. Census Webinar on Feb 21

February 20, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

On February 21, two members of the Berks County Public Library System will join representatives from the California State Library in an online presentation titled Census 2020: Libraries Engaging Communities. This three-part webinar includes information about conducting Census storytimes,...

Glenn R. Miller

Free Census 2020 Marketing Materials – While Supplies Last!

February 19, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

      Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Free Census 2020 Marketing Materials – While Supplies Last! Our nation’s population count...

Census Resources

February 11, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  ALA has created a plethora of useful Census-related resources.  If you missed ALA’s sold-out webinar “Responding Online to the 2020 Census: What Libraries Need to Know” the recording is now available. I was impressed by the clear way that ALA outlined information...

Amy Resh

Berks County Public Libraries Honored with Award for Partnership with 2020 Census

January 17, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

On Wednesday, January 15, the Berks County Public Libraries were honored with an award for innovative programming and outreach in support of the 2020 Census in Berks County. The award was presented at the official opening of the Reading Area Census Office by Berks County Commissioner,...

US Census Count Begins January 21st

January 16, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The 2020 Census will officially begin Jan. 21st, 2020 in the Alaska Native village of Toksook Bay, Alaska, on the Bering Sea! Libraries in Pennsylvania have been preparing for months.  Read how Blasco Library in Erie hosted a Census Ambassador Training! One of the best ways to...

Stacey Mulligan

Children and the 2020 Census

December 20, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Data, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Young children (ages 0-5) are considered “hard-to-count” because the Census Bureau finds them challenging to interview, locate or contact! Cultural and linguistic barriers only compound this issue.  Libraries across the United States are responding in innovative ways. In Phoenix,...

Library Trustees and the 2020 Census

December 5, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Library Trustees and the 2020 Census Trustees can play a key role in the 2020 Census by serving as Library Trustee Champions.  Trustees are fiscally responsible for their library and naturally concerned with an accurate Census Count.  As key community leaders, this is an opportunity...

Resources and Tips for an Accurate Census Count

November 22, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Data, Immigration, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Over $100 million federal dollars go to libraries each year, with distribution to states based on population.  The Census results will affect at least $1 Billion of library funding over the next decade.  Access this ALA report or go directly to the Counting for Dollars site. What...

Library Census Equity Fund Mini-grants

November 4, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The American Library Association (ALA) is now accepting applications for Library Census Equity Fund mini-grants. Applications are due Nov. 22.   ALA will provide 25 libraries with $2,000 mini-grants to bolster their service to hard-to-count communities and help achieve a complete...