by Compendium News Staff | Aug 24, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
State Library of Pennsylvania Rare Collections Virtual Series – Women Binding Designers in the Golden Age of Illustration DATE: August 25, 2022 12 Noon – 1 PM REGISTER with this form to receive your link to join the Teams meeting. First emerging in the 1820s,...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 13, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Rare Collections Virtual Series: Benjamin Franklin’s Pen and Press Date: April 27, 2022 Time: Noon – 1 PM The State Library of Pennsylvania is showcasing items from Rare Collections with a series of virtual programs that highlight rare and unique books. Join State...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 9, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Date: August 11, 2021 Time: 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) This is the third in a series of virtual programs about Rare Books. Join Michael Lear, the State Library’s Rare Collections Librarian, as he delves into topics on book preservation and history. Each...
by Compendium News Staff | Apr 5, 2021 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
The 18th Century Book Wednesday, April 21, 2021 12PM to 1 PM Cost: FREE This presentation gives an overview of the 18th-century book in America from British imports to American-printed works and the role of the printer, bookbinder, and...
by Compendium News Staff | May 8, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
What Makes a Book Rare? By Michael Lear, Rare Collections Librarian State Library of Pennsylvania Libraries with rare or special collections may be asked: what makes a book “rare” or valuable? Probably the most often thought of factor by is that a book is old. This is...