by Compendium News Staff | Aug 20, 2015 | Immigration, Library News
The Whitehall Public Library had the privilege of hosting a USCIS naturalization ceremony for 20 new citizens. Over 120 were in attendance, including local elected officials, trustees and friends. The library sponsored a bus to allow for friends and neighbors of the...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 16, 2015 | Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Network of National Libraries of Medicine (MAR) Classes Health on the Range: Rural Health Issues and Resources Evidence shows that there are marked health disparities between those living in rural areas versus their urban counterparts. Not only do rural residents...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 8, 2015 | Children's Services, PA Forward, School Libraries
by Beth Cackowski When was the last time you read a Civics textbook? Well, I bet I can make you read a chapter of one! Civics and You: Your Key to PA Local Government was published by the Pennsylvania Municipal League in 2014 as an eBook for 9th and 10th grade...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2015 | Immigration, Professional Development
USCIS & IMLS Webinar On December 17, 2014 USCIS (US Citizenship & Immigration Services) and IMLS presented a Webinar on the overview of customer service tools and resources for public libraries. USCIS is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration...