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New Learning E-Resources for Staff and the Public

October 30, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, POWER Library, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries (OCL) is pleased to announce that two new statewide online learning e-resources are now available through Niche Academy, a platform of free tutorials for library staff and the general population. The Pennsylvania Library Staff Academy is available...

Virtual Learning and Enhancement Mini-grant

September 8, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

American Library Association (ALA), in partnership with Five-Star Technology Solutions, is offering  Virtual Learning and Enhancement Grants of $1,000 available for 90 school, tribal, public, and academic libraries.  The application deadline is September 17, 2020. ...

WJ Content and Webinars: Hunger, Goodwill, Social Media and Analytics!

October 11, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Health Focus, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program

These WebJunction resources can help you strengthen your library and services to the community, explore them today! Hunger and Libraries: Snacks, Backpacks and More: Autumn is an excellent time of year to highlight ways libraries are fighting hunger in their communities, and October...

WebJunction: Highlighted Content and Upcoming Webinars

September 28, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries

WebJunction’s Course Catalog is Always Available WebJunction’s free, online course catalog has 50 self-paced, online courses on library topics, as well as over 185 curated webinar recordings ready and available when you are. Explore the catalog today! Highlighted Content These...

PEW Study on Jobs and Job Training

May 19, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Resources of Interest

The PEW Research Center has posted The Future of Jobs and Jobs Training.  With AI performing more tasks, PEW asked experts whether workers will be able to keep up with needed skills.  The article discusses the most important skills needed to succeed, the skills that can be effectively...

Jasmine Woodson

PA Forward: Professional Development for the New Year

January 19, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, PA Forward, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

By Jasmine Woodson Much of what we talk about when we discuss the literacies in PA Forward concerns how we can foster those competencies in our patrons. We rarely discuss, though, how each of the five literacies — information, health, financial, civic, and basic — furthers...

FREE Online Educational Videos Pre-K Through Adult

March 3, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Professional Development, School Libraries

PBS Learning Media offers FREE online educational videos and other resources for Pre-K through adult.  Professional development videos are also available.  Check it out!  Help parents assist their children or assist students to better understand topics by referring them to...