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Library Director Training and Trustee Toolkit FREE Through the Continuing Education Connector Project

July 6, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development, Resources of Interest

LEXINGTON, KY – The Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) announce the free and open availability of content developed through its ongoing Continuing Education Connector Project via the COSLA public website. The Connector Project leverages the expertise of continuing...

Board Fund Development

June 5, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Resources of Interest

Check out this GuideStar article on getting Board members engaged in developing donors and funds for your library. ...

SAVE THESE DATES! Great Events Coming

June 5, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Professional Development

Basic Computer Training September 9     Oakmont Carnegie Library (Pittsburgh area) September 22   Ephrata Public Library (Lancaster County) September 28   Webinar Get Storied September 22   Grove City September 23   Harrisburg September 25   King of Prussia Trustee...

Submit an Application for Your Board to Win a 2015 Prudential Leadership Award

May 30, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities

BoardSource and Prudential will recognize nonprofit boards that exemplify exceptional governance.  Entering organizations should submit an application form and a video for the 2015 Prudential Leadership Awards no later than Thursday, June 25, 2015.   Read More! The awards will...

Small Nonprofits and Fundraising

January 20, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Grants and Other Funding Opportunities, Rural and Small Libraries

Business2Community encourages small nonprofits to use the latest technology to be better fundraisers. ...

Stacey A. Aldrich. State Librarian

New Year’s Message from State Librarian Stacey A. Aldrich

January 12, 2015 By Compendium News Staff In Library News, Resources of Interest

  Happy New Year Everyone! Wow, it is hard to believe that we are already almost two weeks into 2015! As we move into a new and shiny year, it is good to briefly reflect on 2014 and where we will focus our energy this year.  Last January, I posted 10 areas that the State...