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Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program

June 22, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Applications are being accepted for the Pennsylvania Education Policy Fellowship Program.  This is an education policy leadership program for education, community, policy and advocacy leaders. ...

Cats Dress Up in PA to Promote Books

May 6, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

Read what cats do for Caturday.   ...

Pop-Up Grants for Cultural Producers

April 15, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The Pennsylvania Humanities Council is currently accepting applications for its Pop-Up Grants for Cultural Producers program which is aimed at supporting libraries, museums, and cultural organizations in Pennsylvania seeking to launch virtual/distance-based humanities events, programs,...

OCL Announcement: Extended Library Closure

March 23, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Health Focus, PA Digital Collections, POWER Library, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

MEMO TO:  Public Library Directors; District Library Administrators and Consultants; System Administrators; Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development; Office of Commonwealth Libraries Staff cc: Statewide library email distribution lists at 4:00 pm on March 23, 2020 FROM:...

Coronavirus and Our Communities

March 2, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

  Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Monday, March 2, 2020 Coronavirus and Our Communities As leaders of trusted community organizations, you are no doubt concerned about...

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Free Census 2020 Marketing Materials – While Supplies Last!

February 19, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Glenn R. Miller Deputy Secretary and Commissioner for Libraries, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

      Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries Glenn R. Miller, Deputy Secretary & Commissioner for Libraries Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Free Census 2020 Marketing Materials – While Supplies Last! Our nation’s population count...

Professional Development Opportunities for February 2020

February 2, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

Find professional development opportunities in February 2020 by topic or date at WebJunction! Remember to check WebJunction Courses,  WebJunction Webinars and the Compendium for other continuing education opportunities that may interest you. All WebJunction courses and...

Education Department Seeks Sponsors for Summer Meals and Nutrition Programs

January 31, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Children's Services, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries, Summer Food Service Program

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is encouraging organizations across the state to help provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas during the summer months through PDE’s Summer Food Service Program. “Every summer thousands of young...

State Aid Calendar for 2020

January 29, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Resources of Interest

Access the State Aid calendar for 2020. Unlike prior calendars, specific due dates are not included, except for the annual report, which has already been announced. All due dates will be announced when the reports and documents are made available for completion. If you have any...

Census 2020 Outreach Grant Program

January 23, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest, rural, Rural and Small Libraries

Sharing from the Governor’s Census 2020 Complete Count Commission:  We are pleased to announce the Census 2020 Outreach Grant Program. The program is being administered by Department of Community and Economic Development. Our main goal is for grassroots outreach supporting...