by Compendium News Staff | Jan 11, 2017 | Resources of Interest
Highlighted content from WebJunction: Forums Facilitate Important Community Conversations: Learn how the Sno-Isle Libraries (WA) planned and hosted a series of community forums on the topic of teen suicide as part of their “Issues That Matter” programming series. The...
by Compendium News Staff | Jan 3, 2017 | PA Forward, Resources of Interest
PA Forward initiative connects residents with library programming; tells story of what libraries bring to local communities Mechanicsburg, PA (Jan. 3, 2017) – The new year brings a new statewide program for Pennsylvania’s libraries according to the Pennsylvania...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 29, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest
Medical.net News reports that Penn Researchers have developed a pilot program to train library staff as community health specialists. Read about it. Here’s more!
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 14, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Broadband, Children's Services, Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Pennsylvania library workers and library trustees are invited to apply for professional development grants! Access the application. Up to $1200 is available for training that addresses any of the following topics Accessible website development and technology Computer...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 6, 2016 | Children's Services
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...