Resources for NCLD Libraries

Pennsylvania Library Directory
 The directory is kept up-to-date throughout the year and has the same information that is in Commonwealth Library printed directory.  Libraries can be searched by type of library, name of institution, city, and county, as well as by names of personnel.  Also, data may be downloaded for creating mailing labels or lists. 

Continuing Education (CE) Guidelines for Public Library Staff as approved by the Governor’s Advisory Council on Library Development March 11, 2008

Useful for Librarians

• Library Book Sales (list your sale for free)
• Career Guide - (Workforce information and other official PA publications)
• Comparison Guide to Distance Ed Programs for Getting the MLS
• Commonwealth Libraries - (The Office of Commonwealth Libraries)
• GuideStar ( National Database of Nonprofit Organizations)
• Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries
• Library of Congress Online Catalog
• On-Line Nonprofit Organization and Management Development Program  (Free to individuals)
• Example Mission Statement -Wording similar to this might be useful as you describe the benefits of using your library to local government officials or in press releases.

• American Library Association
  
• FOLUSA  (Friends of Libraries U.S.A.)
  Friends of Libraries U.S.A. provides resources, services, and networking opportunities for Friends, Trustees, and Foundations across the country to increase and enhance their efforts on behalf of libraries of all types.
  
• PaLA - Pennsylvania Library Association
• PANO - Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations
• Public Library Association
  

• Directory of Public Libraries in PA
• Recommended Reference Collection for Libraries
  (Developed by the North Central District Library Reference Staff)
  Sample Library Job Descriptions
• Sample Public Library Policies
• WebJunction
  WebJunction, an "online community of libraries and other agencies sharing knowledge and experience to provide the broadest public access to information technology." WebJunction fosters communication and problem solving for issues specific to libraries and librarianship in the United States and Canada. The site includes sample policies and practices, technology and buying information, access to online courses and lessons, a newsletter, and related discussion forums.

Books for Board Members
Recommended books for library board members. These titles are available for your use from the North Central Library District Library (James V. Brown Library). Your library can request any of these titles to be sent to you at your library.

Books for Boards (General Topics)
Books for Board Members ( Personnel Issues)

Web Links - From the Office of Pennsylvania Commonwealth Libraries

• Sample Library Policies and Policy Resources -
  
• Sample Job Descriptions
• E-rate (Telecommunications) -
  
• The Role of Public Libraries in Children's Literacy Development -
  
• Resources for Pennsylvania Libraries - (index to a variety of links)

Other Important Links

• Library Media and PR
  
• Publications to help support your local public library - Library advocates handbook, quotable facts, LSTA brochure, and much more from ALA
  
• @ your Library - The Campaign for America's Libraries Promotion