by Compendium News Staff | Dec 7, 2017 | Data, Resources of Interest
The U.S. Census Bureau released its annual installment of new demographic and socio-economic data for every community in United States, the 2012-2016 American Community Survey (ACS). This Research Brief by the State Data Center discusses changes in...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 6, 2017 | Library News
Five Pennsylvania libraries have been named Star Libraries by Library Journal: Baden Memorial, Cory, Chester County, Lancaster System and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Learn more about the LJ Index of Public Library Service. The index rates U.S. public...
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 | Dec 1, 2017 | Library News, Resources of Interest
Meghan Lynch Business Outreach Librarian Chester County Library On November 15, 2017 The Chester County Library Economic Development hosted 44 attendees from 16 community organizations and representatives from libraries throughout Chester County at a workforce...
by Compendium News Staff | Dec 1, 2017 | Children's Services, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest, Summer Food Service Program
by Leslie LaBarte District Consultant Seneca District The Summer Food Service Program, which began in 1976, is a federally funded child nutrition program designed to reach those who are age 18 or younger in economically disadvantaged areas. People over 18 who...