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October 7, 2025
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New POWER Library Website
Preview Period Ending Soon!
The switch to the new design will occur on October 17!
We’ve given the interface a fresh new design! It's cleaner, simpler, and free of clutter! If you joined us in voting on design options at last fall’s events, you’ll probably recognize the style. Best of all, the new design is super mobile-friendly and built with accessibility in mind.
 
Important updates about the new POWER Library website:
  • Transition Period: Both the current site and the new preview will run side by side until October 17, giving everyone time to explore before the full switch.
  • Feedback Welcome: User surveys will be available on the new POWER Library website during the preview period so we can gather feedback and make improvements.
  • E-Resources: Direct links to E-Resources found in the Links Generator will stay the same. No changes to your website are needed.
  • SSO Access: No updates are required for Single Sign-On (SSO) applications.
  • Website Links: Most POWER Library website links will remain unchanged once the preview ends and the new site becomes official.
  • What’s Not Changing: The redesign does not apply to POWER Kids, POWER Teens, or the Librarians Hub websites.
  • Staff Tools: Access to ILL, Chat, and Digital Collections management is unaffected.
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Check Out The New POWER Library Website Now!

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OverDrive 
Is Live!
Audiobooks available from POWER Library for the first time!
Does authentication to OverDrive work like most e-resources?
Nope! Because OverDrive requires an account to read titles, all users must log in with a public library card or an E-Card. That said, OverDrive will still be listed on POWER Kids, POWER Teens, List All, and By Subject lists, but users will need to enter either their public library OverDrive credentials or E-Card credentials. 
 
Is there anything special about using an E-Card to access OverDrive?
Yup! At this time, E-Card users will need to submit a pin requesting that a PIN be created. We are processing these manually for the time being, so it might take a few days to respond to requests. 
Instructions for patrons to access OverDrive for libraries that are and are not current OverDrive customers are available! 
The following flyers are available:
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Access OverDrive!

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Fall Training Registration. It's Not Too Late For Some Locations!
There is no cost to attend training!
 
Earn 4.5 Continuing Education and/or
ACT 48 credits!
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NOTICE: The following locations are full:
  • October 15th at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (Lancaster)
  • October 16th, Upper Merion Township Library (King of Prussia)
View the Full Agenda, Dates, Locations, and Register Now!

Single Sign-On
Attention K-12 Schools: Migration To New Single Sign-On (SSO) Apps Required by October 15
Not sure if your school participates in SSO?
Use the Links Generator to find out! 
  1. Visit the Links Generator
  2. Start entering your library's name
  3. Select your library from the choices offered
  4. Select the Generate Links button
If your school participates in SSO with POWER Library, you will see a notice in red near the top of the page, similar to:
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"Great news! Your school has access to POWER Library via Single Sign-On (SSO) with Clever.

Log into the SSO platform(s) listed and look for a POWER Library icon. This works in school AND from home!"
 
However, if you do not see a notice similar to the sample provided above, then your school does not participate in SSO with POWER Library. 
 
Do you want SSO for your school? Please note that there is an eligibility requirement that all schools in your district must participate in the POWER Library to be eligible for SSO. More information about participating in SSO is available in the Librarians Hub.
Confirmed that your school does participate in SSO with POWER Library? If yes, read on!
If your district’s schools have not yet migrated to the new SSO apps, this will need to be completed by October 15, 2025. The updated apps allow school SSO platforms to link directly to POWER Kids, POWER Teens, and List All E-Resources.
 
The current SSO, which functions as a single app requiring users to choose between POWER Kids, POWER Teens, or List All E-Resources, will be retired on October 15, 2025. To ensure uninterrupted access, please complete your migration before this date. If migration has not yet been completed, your librarian or technology staff should contact HSLC support.
Contact HSLC Support!

New Job? Retiring?
Staff Changes? Please Let Us Know!
Help us keep the Participant Directory accurate!
Moving to a new school, retiring, or otherwise leaving your current position? Please let us know! Keeping us updated with contact changes ensures email lists are kept current and newsletters and invoices issued by HSLC are received.  
Please Report Contact Updates to HSLC!

Do You Need Support? We Are Here to Help!

If you need support, please use one of the options provided below to contact HSLC. 

Complete the POWER Library Support Form
Email us at support@hslc.org
Call us at 215-222-1532
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This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Library Access funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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