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PALS Applications Open

January 12, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Applications are now open for both the Leadership Academy and Directors’ Institute by PALS (Pennsylvania Library Association Academy of Leadership Studies)! Deadline to apply is March 5 for those interested in asking for a sponsorship from a PaLA chapter or other financial assistance....

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Trustee Training: Creating Strong and Engaged Boards

June 18, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Library News, Resources of Interest

On Saturday, June 1, 2019, trustees from the Northeast, Wilkes-Barre and Pottsville Library Districts gathered to learn about Creating Strong and Engaged Boards. This multi-district CE opportunity was made possible in part by LSTA funds. Tish Mogan, Standards for Excellence Director...

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Directors’ Institute and Leadership Academy Still Accepting Applications

April 10, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

  Due to overwhelming response, the June 2-5 Leadership Academy now has a waiting list. However, there is still time to apply for the Directors’ Institute — financial support may be available for attendees with smaller library budgets.  Applications are being accepted...

Leadership Habits by Garry

October 4, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Joan Garry shares The Eight Habits of Highly Effective Nonprofit Leaders. ...

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Trustee Training Held on Sustainability Best Practices and Planning

August 20, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

The North Central Library District’s Multi District Trustee Training was held on July 17, 2018 at the James V Brown Library in Williamsport. The title of the workshop was Sustainability Best Practices and Planning and the presenter was Kate Gallagher, founder and CEO of coLab. coLAB,...

PA Library Association’s Directors’ Institute and Leadership Academy Deadlines Extended

March 3, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

The Pennsylvania Library Association Academy for Leadership Studies (PALS) is extending the deadline to apply for those seeking financial sponsorship.  Applications will now be accepted until March 12th, but they encourage you to get them in as soon as possible because spaces are...

Applications Close this Week for 2018 ALA Leadership Institute

March 3, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

CHICAGO – Applications for the 2018 “Leading to the Future” ALA Leadership Institute (August 6-9, Eaglewood Resort, Itasca, Illinois) will be accepted through March 9, 2018. The institute is designed to help future library leaders develop and practice their leadership skills...

Stand for Your Mission Awards

January 7, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest

The Stand for Your Mission Awards will recognize nonprofit boards that have “established advocacy as an expectation for engaged and effective board leadership and, by doing so, are helping their organizations realize their missions and set priorities in partnership with policymakers...

Education Policy Fellowship Applications

May 22, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Applications are available for the the Education Policy Fellowship Program, sponsored by the Department of Education and Leadership Center. Learn more about this professional development opportunity that includes a regional leadership forum and a national policy seminar. ...

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Session Notes: Invest in Yourself

April 12, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

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 workshop or class....