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State Library: Temporary Closing

May 24, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Due to pending renovations to the Forum Building, the State Library of Pennsylvania will close on June 1, 2019 and reopen on July 1, 2019 at its temporary Capitol Campus location at the Keystone Building.  We expect to be at this location for the next two (or more) years until...

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Gale and the Office of Commonwealth Libraries Partner to Provide Residents and Students Free Access to New Digital Resources

April 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Uncategorized

<iframe src=” https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-5ZZ9XQ9 ” height=”0″ width=”0″ style=”display:none;visibility:hidden”></iframe> Gale Digital Resources Now Available at More Than 2,600 Libraries Across Pennsylvania HARRISBURG,...

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American College Application Campaign

April 10, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  Dear Library Friends: Greetings from the Bureau of Library Development (BLD) of the Office of Commonwealth Libraries! The BLD has officially moved to 333 Market Street in Harrisburg and we are enjoying getting to know our friends in all the Offices, Bureaus and Divisions...

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New BSL Director

January 8, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, PA Digital Collections, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

I’m very excited to announce that Sarah Greene has accepted the position of Director, Bureau of State Library (BSL) with the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL).  Sarah will join our leadership team late January 2019. Greene’s Career Sarah is well-qualified for this position....

Library E-Resource Competitive Bidding

June 11, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Access PA, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Monday, June 11, 2018 Earlier this month, I sent you an email explaining that state law requires the Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL)...

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OCL Subscription Provides Access to Skillsoft

February 1, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Looking to strengthen your technology skills or improve your interpersonal skills? All library staff in Pennsylvania have access to FREE learning through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries’ subscription to Skillsoft.  Skillsoft is all self-paced, online learning so you...

National Book Festival in DC

August 19, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

The National Book Festival will be held on September 2 at the Washington Convention Center in DC.  The Office of Commonwealth Libraries will be there!  Plan to  visit! ...

We Need Your Response! More Than One Response from Each Location Needed

February 23, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Whether you have received an Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant or not, nearly every library benefits from some type of LSTA-funded services in Pennsylvania.  That’s why the Office of Commonwealth Libraries is asking you and your co-workers from all types (public,...

Jonelle Prether Darr Joins OCL

January 3, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries welcomes Jonelle Prether Darr  as Executive Assistant! Darr served as Executive Director of the Cumberland County Library System since 1992.  During that time, she worked to expand and improve library services through computer and Internet...

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National Book Festival–The State Library Will Be There!

September 8, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

The State Library of Pennsylvania is proud to be exhibiting again at the Pavilion of States of the National Book Festival on Saturday September 24th! Stop by and say hi if you are attending the event! For more information about the National Book Festival, visit their website at...