by Compendium News Staff | Aug 10, 2017 | Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
WebJunction has content! Check out this WebJunction page on weeding: Seven Answers to Seven Weeding Questions Deciding how to weed your library’s collection can be daunting. Decisions about criteria and policies are important to address to provide guidance and...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 10, 2017 | Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest
You have one LAST CHANCE to apply for the… Block Parties or Wee Build program Deadline: August 15 The Wee Build program is good for public libraries without the open space and/or libraries that do outreach to programs and organizations. Block Parties are for...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 9, 2017 | Professional Development, Resources of Interest
Wikipedia + Libraries: Better Together This fall, WebJunction will offer a FREE online training program for US public library staff to learn to confidently engage with Wikipedia. Wikipedia + Libraries is a nine-week course (September 13 – November 15) that includes...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 8, 2017 | Professional Development
Sustaining Community Partnerships, Celebrating Diversity & Supporting Staff Wellness The Multi-District Workshop for the Capital Area Region (Comprised of the Capital Area, Chambersburg/Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York/Adams Districts) is scheduled for...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 8, 2017 | Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Turning Outward Applications Now Being Accepted Applications from public libraries to participate in the Turning Outward initiative are now being accepted via SurveyMonkey. For more information about the program and its requirements, review the applicant...