by Compendium News Staff | Aug 2, 2016 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
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...
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 | May 11, 2016 | Grants and Other Funding Opportunities
Want to attend a workshop or training to learn some technology skills? Want to Learn more about STEM? No money? Consider applying for a professional development grant! Up to $1200 is available for registration, travel and/or lodging. The deadline is May 13 ! Learn...
by Compendium News Staff | May 9, 2016 | Children's Services, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
In 2016, the State Library of Pennsylvania has been accepted to partner with public libraries to become part of the MakerEd Corps! Program resources and information will be shared with libraries across the state that wish to participate in STEM programming for the...
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...
