by Compendium News Staff | May 5, 2023 | Data, Rural and Small Libraries, Surveys, Workforce
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries’ role in workforce development. Xiaofeng Li, an assistant professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at PennWest University is inviting library administrators and library staff to participate...
by Carrie Cleary | Jan 20, 2023 | Broadband, Equity, Inclusion, Workforce
Many libraries in Pennsylvania are doing important work to help people build digital skills. Pennsylvania libraries and organizations are encouraged to share feedback and information to inform future planning using the Request for Information (RFI) below. Please share...
by Carrie Cleary | Sep 30, 2022 | Workforce
September is Workforce Development Month. Libraries are encouraged to engage with local workforce development organizations to let them know what the library offers and to learn about community needs. Build a relationship now, so that you can call on each other as...
by Compendium News Staff | Mar 1, 2022 | Academic Libraries, Professional Development, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries, School Libraries
Libraries should be aware that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry has purchased statewide access to online job skills training for all Pennsylvania residents through an arrangement with Metrix Learning. Library staff are encouraged to widely share...
by Compendium News Staff | Feb 7, 2020 | Academic Libraries, Accessibility, Resources of Interest, Rural and Small Libraries
AskEARN.org is the online hub for EARN, the Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability Inclusion. It serves as the centralized source of employer-focused tools, resources and publications on disability inclusion. It covers a wide range of topics,...