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Free Learning Circles Facilitator Training in Pittsburgh, October 28

October 18, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Learning About Learning Circles: Facilitator Training with Nico Koenig from P2PU Date:  October 28th, 1-4:30pm Location:  Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, South Wing Reading Room, CLP – Main (Oakland), 4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15213 Speaker: Nico Koenig, Peer 2 Peer University’s community...

World War II Database at Bethlehem

October 13, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is proud to announce a major upgrade to a one-of-a-kind local resource. Check out BAPL’s World War II database, where you can find over 12,000 entries on local service people from WWII. This collection includes the many accounts in The Bethlehem...

Libraries Blazing Star-Aligned Trails Throughout Pennsylvania

October 9, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Pennsylvania Library Association recognizes libraries for PA ForwardTM Star achievementsearned between July 1 and September 30, 2019 Mechanicsburg, PA (October 7, 2019) – The Pennsylvania Library Association just announced the 2019 second quarter PA ForwardTM Star Library awardees....

KINBER President and CEO Wendy Huntoon to Step Down Vice President Nathan Flood to Serve as Interim President

October 3, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Broadband, Data, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

HARRISBURG, PA, October 1, 2019 – The Keystone Initiative for Network-Based Education and Research (KINBER) today announced that its President and CEO, Gwendolyn “Wendy” Huntoon, is stepping down as president and CEO effective Oct. 31. Ms. Huntoon will continue to...

Library Named Organization of the Year

September 26, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The St. Marys Public Library was recently named organization of the year. Read more about it in the Courier Express!.       ...

Brian Dawson Accepts New Position

September 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest

Brian Dawson is the new director at the Mt. Pleasant Library.  Read about his plans for his former hometown library. ...

New Director at Adamstown

September 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Library News

Carolyn Reiste is the new director at the Adamstown Area Library.  Read about it! ...

Whitehall Public Library: Best Small Library in America Finalist

September 23, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Read about one of the finalists of Library Journal’s Best Small Library in America: Whitehall Public Library! ...

Gary D. Wolfe

OCL Announcement: Gary Wolfe Passes

September 17, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Library News, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Tuesday, September 17, 2019                          Gary D. Wolfe Passes Away I’m very sad to announce that Gary D. Wolfe, Deputy...

Mental Health First Aid Workshops

September 11, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Capital Area Library District is partnering with WellSpan/Philhaven to provide a series of Mental Health First Aid Workshops (both Adult and Youth modules) in Dauphin County. See dates below. No registration fee 7.5 Continuing Education hours  What is this training and why...