by Compendium News Staff | Apr 10, 2018 | Library News, PA Forward, Resources of Interest
Mechanicsburg, PA (April 9, 2018) – Libraries continue to be strong community resources, demonstrating the power of literacy in action. During the 2018 National Library Week celebration, the Pennsylvania Library Association is thanking libraries throughout the...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 16, 2018 | Academic Libraries, Library News, PA Forward
A new PaLAunchPod episode dropped on March 15. In this episode, host Heidi Abbey Moyer talks with Penny Talbert, Executive Director of the Ephrata Public Library. Talbert discusses her philosophy of embracing craziness and being fearless in forging and strengthening...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 4, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest
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...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 20, 2017 | Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Library News, School Libraries
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries would like to know if your library is: Breaking ground for a construction project; Celebrating a library anniversary or milestone retirement; Announcing a notable new service or program (e.g. MakerSpace opening, special PA Forward...
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 1, 2017 | Academic Libraries, PA Forward, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
Since 2015, many of our Pennsylvania libraries have been participating with the PA Forward Star Library Program achieving Bronze Star, Silver Star and Gold Star status. It is now time for us to take the next steps in the recertification of those libraries who...
