by Compendium News Staff | Jul 2, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The American Library Association (ALA) invites library workers to apply to be part of Resilient Communities: Libraries Respond to Climate Change, a pilot program to help public and academic libraries engage their communities in programs and conversations that address...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 1, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
On Saturday, May 30, the Boyertown Community Library shared a Spring Art Show, which generated nearly 200 views and positive feedback. The show, which was featured on ALA’s Programming Librarian site, contained pieces from community members. View the show on...
by Compendium News Staff | Jun 28, 2019 | Academic Libraries, Health Focus, Library News, Resources of Interest
The Free Library of Philadelphia is offering Skills for Community-Centered Libraries training, designed to enhance staff members’ abilities to support positive changes in the neighborhoods. The Programming Librarian blog states that researchers determined that 21.5...
by Compendium News Staff | Aug 24, 2018 | Children's Services, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
The Boyertwon Community Library’s Storytime in the Orchard is featured in ALA’s Programming Librarian.
by Compendium News Staff | Sep 6, 2016 | Children's Services, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, School Libraries
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 the...