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Nonprofit Security Grant Program

February 10, 2022 By Compendium News Staff In Children's Services, Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Health Focus, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

Non-profit organizations serving diverse communities may now apply for the $5 million Non-Profit Security Grant Program to increase security and protection from hate crimes. The deadline is March 2, 2022.     ...

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:...

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The Challenging Patron Workshop: Library Safety, Security, and Service at the Moment of Truth: a Multi District Staff Workshop

August 30, 2019 By Compendium News Staff In Academic Libraries, Disaster Preparedness and Response, Library News, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries

The North Central Library District hosted the Challenging Patron Workshop: Library Safety, Security, and Service at the Moment of Truth on August 23, 2019, at Pennsylvania College of Technology’s Thompson Development Center in Williamsport. The workshop drew 60 library directors...

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Futures Conference Day 1

October 4, 2017 By Compendium News Staff In Data, Resources of Interest

  by Brian K. Dawson I have to start by thanking Mary Chute and the staff of the New Jersey State Library  for hosting the Futures Conference.  Peggy Cadigan and Betsy Beavers, both of the NJSL, were driving forces behind the event.  Additional support was provided by the...

Guiding Principles for Use of Technology with Early Learners

October 24, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Accessibility, Children's Services, Resources of Interest

The US Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology released Guiding Principles for Use of Technology with Early Learner.  Four guiding principles are presented along with references to various educational guides and resources. Highlighted are:  how to determine...

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You Still Have Time to Register for Black Belt Librarian!

August 25, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Disaster Preparedness and Response, Professional Development

Library Safety & Security:  The Black Belt Librarian Workshop Presenter Warren Graham will talk about the elements of real world security plan on September 22 in Grove City and September 23 in Butler Register by September 7   Learn more ...

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Session Notes: Facilities Management

July 10, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Uncategorized

This is part of a series of Session Notes from grantees who have received Professional Development grants. Each grantee will share their professional development experience and include tips and other resources from the workshop or class. Grantees had their choice of an article...

Library Safety & Security: The Black Belt Librarian Workshop

July 6, 2016 By Compendium News Staff In Disaster Preparedness and Response, Professional Development

The New Castle District is offering Library Safety & Security: The Black Belt Librarian Workshop.  Access the flier for more info and registration information AGENDA: • The essential elements of a real world security program. • How to approach patrons to inform them of...

Academic Libraries: Safety and Security in the Campus Library Virtual Discussion

January 13, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development

A Connect & Communicate Series Virtual Discussion Friday, January 30, 12:00pm During this hour, academic librarians are invited to share their experiences confronting dangerous situations in the library, as well as their concerns, thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for keeping...