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The article reports on the partnership between the Public Library Association (PLA) and Short Edition to bring Short Story Dispensers to four libraries in the U.S. The partnership was announced during the PLA Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in March 2018. Benefits from the dispensers are offered. Also mentioned are contests to encourage local writers to upload their stories.

Provides information on the Treasure Mountain Research retreat for school librarians and researchers held on October 5 and 6, 2005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Organizer of the event; Theme of the retreat; Topics discussed during the retreat sessions.

Reports on the first annual conference on young adult librarians sponsored by the Delaware Valley Young Adult Librarians on October 24, 1980 at the Free Library of Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Attendance; Conference highlights; Focus of speeches and workshops; Speakers.

Focuses on the puppet circulation program of the Tredyffrin Public Library in Strafford-Wayne, Pennsylvania. Impact made by incorporating puppets into the library system on children; Publicity scheme used to promote the program; Overview on the puppet cataloging method used by the library.

The article focuses on the recorded efforts of members of the Free African Society during the yellow fever epidemic of 1793 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The author discusses the account of the volunteers by Absalom Jones and Richard Allen, which was written in response to another work about the fever which alleged that volunteers had stolen from the sick. The author addresses the limitations of the Jones-Allen account of the Free African Society volunteers' efforts.

Discusses the problems in Philly's elementary libraries in Philadelphia. Disintegration of media center programs; Lack of certified public librarians; Factors contributing to staffing levels of the libraries; Difference between Library Power and non-Library Power schools.

Reports on the elimination of a number of library media specialists in various public schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, as of July 2002. Reason behind the action; Effect of the job cuts on student achievement.

Presents a roundup of library programs across the United States as of February 1986. Milwaukee Public Library's third annual poetry concert in November; First Ellen Raskin Lecture Symposium at the Milwaukee public library; Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh sponsorship of 'The Art of the Picture Book in November; Jamesville High School's celebration of Mark Twain's 150th birthday.

Announces the opening of the child sexual abuse resource collection at the Oakland, California branch of the Pennsylvania-based Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Increase in community responsiveness to problem of child sexual abuse; Evaluation of materials by professionals prior to incorporation into collection; Types of materials in collection.

Reports on a conference to be held at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 24, 1982 sponsored by the Drexel University School of Library Science and the Free University of Philadelphia which appeared in the January 1982 issue of the periodical 'School Library Journal.' Conference fee; Contact information.

Reports that the Philadelphia Board of Education has voted to negotiate a loan from the city's lending institutions in an effort to alleviate the financial crisis on the school district. Recall of teachers and librarians who were dismissed; Elimination of library assistant positions; Loan terms.