Good morning library colleagues!

I wanted to share a well-deserved spotlight on the Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP) from our partner, and strong library supporter, PBS member television station WQED. This featured spot highlights LAMP services, staff, volunteers, and commitment to the statewide community speaks to the value of libraries and accessibility services.

“As we grow we add on different services to enhance new literacies like technology. We help people understand the accessibility features of their smart devices, for instance” said Mark Lee, LAMP Library Administrator. As a statewide service to all eligible Pennsylvania residents the LAMP libraries highlight equitable service landscape of diverse Pennsylvania communities including organizational members, like libraries.

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries would like to thank both the LAMP staff and hundreds of volunteers who provide this valuable service to the residents of PA.

For more information about LAMP services please visit mylamp.org

For more information, please contact Kris LaVanish, Accessible Adult Services Library Advisor for the Bureau of Library Development.

The Bureau of Library Development (BLD) in the Office of Commonwealth Libraries supports libraries and library services for Pennsylvanians through the administration of state and federally funded programs and grant opportunities including LSTA (Library Services and Technology Act), Library Access, LAMP (Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians), the Public Library Subsidy, and Keystone Grants for Public Library Facilities. BLD also provides advisory services, professional development, and continuing education for library staff and volunteer leadership at public, school, academic, and special libraries.

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