by Compendium News Staff | Sep 4, 2018 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Bethlehem Area Public Library had early 20th century poet Hilda “H.D.” Doolittle’s childhood home recognized as a Literary Landmark, near where the Bethlehem Area Public Library now stands. The library is now using GoFundMe to raise money to commission a...
by Compendium News Staff | May 21, 2016 | Data, PA Digital Collections, POWER Library, Resources of Interest
PEW Research released a new study on the sharing economy and on-demand services. They report that 22% of Americans have contributed to an online fundraising project on a site like Kickstarter or GoFundMe; 15% have used ride-hailing apps like Uber or Lyft; and 11% have...
by Compendium News Staff | Oct 25, 2015 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Have you ever considered crowdfunding for a library need? The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh created a Kickstarter which will help ten schools that are seeking to fund their makerspaces. Crowdfunding sites offer an opportunity to raise money online. Some...
