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Historical Study of Black Experience in Bethlehem

August 3, 2020 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries

The Bethlehem Area Public Library is thrilled to share with you the Black Bethlehem Project, a first-of-its kind historical study of the Black experience in Bethlehem, PA. This project was funded through the Lehigh Valley Engaged Humanities Consortium and spearheaded by BAPL’s...

Census Bureau Training Opportunities

November 13, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Data, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

The US Ceneus Bureau offers FREE webinars to help the public access and use U.S. Census Bureau statistics. The sessions last 60 to 90 minutes, show how to use Census Bureau databases and mapping tools and how to find demographic and economic statistics at a local or national level....

loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies Webinar

May 9, 2018 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest

Introducing loc.gov: Orientation and Research Strategies Learn about resources at the Library of Congress! When:  Wednesday, May 16, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon EDT Registration: Please register via Eventbrite.* The Library of Congress is the nation’s oldest federal cultural...

Using Facebook LIVE to Broadcast Impact: FREE Webinar

January 31, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

4Good is offering a FREE webinar on using Facebook LIVE to broadcast.  It will be presented  by John Haydon on February 8. Webinar participants will get the following takeaways: How to pick the best topic for your first broadcast Examples of creative Facebook broadcasts...