by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2018 | Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Mechanicsburg, PA (April 9, 2018) – Libraries continue to be strong community resources, demonstrating the power of literacy in action. During the 2018 National Library Week celebration, the Pennsylvania Library Association is thanking libraries throughout the...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 15, 2016 | Children's Services, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
By: Susan Sentz We view our libraries as community centers, providing much needed services to our patrons. During the holiday season many libraries go beyond the typical library services to serve their communities in nontraditional ways. A great way to help...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 12, 2016 | Resources of Interest
By Elizabeth Hess It appears that we can no longer consider self-publishing a mere trend, if recent statistics are any indication! In 2014, Publisher’s Weekly reported on a study that found “self-published books now represent 31% of e-book sales on Amazon’s Kindle...
by Compendium News Staff | May 25, 2016 | PA Forward
By Angie Andre I get very excited when I learn about a new gadget that we could use in a library Maker Program. I can see the possibility and the excitement that this shiney new technology will bring to patrons young and old. Then I look at the price tag, the...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 15, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
by Caitlyn Boland, Assistant Director at the Butler Area Public Library Established in 1956, Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people who want to change the...