The Office of Commonwealth Libraries
Harrisburg, PA 
 
 
Compendium  
                                                                                           October 7, 2010
Public Mission Statement
 
The Office of Commonwealth Libraries, within the Pennsylvania Department of  Education, operates a major research library and leads the development of the state's public, school, academic and special libraries to meet the information, education and enrichment needs of its residents.
 
IN THIS ISSUE
Library Spotlight
Professional Development
Funding Resources
Library News
Library Spotlight 
 
The Whitehall Public Library is spotlighted this month on WebJunction Pennsylvania.  See a photo of their Giving Tree and learn about Whitehall Public Library's programs for resettled refugees.
 
Library Spotlight provides an opportunity to showcase the many excellent libraries in the Commonwealth.  To see your library in the spotlight, please complete the Pennsylvania Library Spotlight form and return it to [email protected]

Professional Development

Web Scale (Cloud Computing)  
OCLC and LYRASIS will host a free all-day workshop designed to help libraries better understand how Web scale is changing cooperative library services. 
At the workshop, attendees will discuss ideas with experts, colleagues and early adopters, discover the benefits of moving library services to Web scale and learn practical tips on how to fit Web scale into a long-term strategy.  (Workshop locations are also available outside Pennsylvania). 
FREE
DATE: October 15, 2010
LOCATION: Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA

Pre-Application Workshop for IMLS' Sparks Ignition Grant 
(Online)
Learn more about the Sparks! program at one of IMLS's upcoming webinars.  Sparks! program staff will talk about the purpose of the grants, the grant application process, and answer participants' questions during these webinars. The webinar schedule is:
 
October 13, 2010 - 1:00 PM ET
November 3, 2010 - 1:00 PM ET
 
Duration: 1 Hour  Webinar link   Conference call number: 1-888-850-4523;
Participant Passcode: 761243 
MORE INFO   
 
RDA: Looking to the Future (non-synchronous webcast)
Library of Congress presentation on Resource, Description & Access, the new cataloging code, and its implications if implemented. 
 It is 54 minutes long.

See link to Additional Workshops and Meetings at the bottom of this issue.
Funding Resources
 
IMLS Laura Bush 21 Century Librarian Program


Categories of funding include Doctoral Programs, Master's Programs, Research (including both research on and about the library profession and workforce, and Early Career Development), Preprofessional Programs, Programs to Build Institutional Capacity, Continuing Education, and Planning Grants. 
NOTE:  this Program is for application by institutions, not individuals
AMOUNT:  50,000 to 1,000,000 (no match required for student support or research)
DEADLINE:  December 15, 2010   
 

MORE INFO
 
Margaret E. Monroe Library Adult Services Award


Nominations are being sought by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) of the American Library Association (ALA) for this award which is presented to a librarian who has made significant contributions to library adult services. The individual may be a practicing librarian, a library and information science researcher or educator, or a retired librarian who has brought distinction to the profession's understanding and practice or services for adults.

To nominate a librarian, download and complete the nomination form.
Questions may be sent to Allan M. Kleiman, Committe Chair at: [email protected]
DEADLINE:  December 15th. 

More Resources                                                                                                 

Check Funding Resources on WebJunction Pennyslvania to locate additional funding resources such as: Tiger Woods Foundation's  Education and Youth Development Grants, Verizon's  Grants for Youth Development, and Baltimore Life's Community Grant Program.  Also read about 'book-loading."    
Library News
 
Five PA Libraries listed as Library Journal Stars:   
"America's Star Libraries, 2010: Top-Rated Libraries," Library Journal.com October 1, 2010.   
Could a Private Company Run Your Library?
Streitfeld, David. "Anger as a Private Company Takes Over Libraries," New York Times September 26, 2010. (October 7, 2010)
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