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December 7, 2021

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Reminder!
Access PA/POWER Library Fee Increase for 2022-2023

The annual Access PA/POWER Library technology support fee will increase by approximately 10% effective with fiscal year 2022-2023. This is the first increase in the support fee rates since 2009. Participants currently paying $230 per year will pay $250, and participants that pay $295 per year will pay $325. If your school serves an economically distressed community and receives a discount on your annual fee, the same discount will be applied to the new amount. Please do not hesitate to reach out to support with any questions.

Fall Training Webinar Recordings Available!

Fall training included the following sessions:

School Libraries + e-resources: Examining the How, When, Where, and Why for POWER Library e-resources Tools in the K-12 Classroom
This recording is available.
Public Libraries + e-resources: Discover the How, When, Where, and Why for Utilizing POWER Library e-resources
This recording is available.
Access PA, SHAREit, and ILL: Basics for the New, Seasoned, and In-Between.
This recording is coming soon.

Please note that Act 48 and CE credits can only be provided to live event attendees. We are not able to offer credits for watching recorded webinars.

Watch the Recordings!

Spotlight On...
Is Your Library Thinking About Contributing Staff To Chat With A Librarian?

Check Out This Short Introduction Video To Learn More!

SHAREit Tip:
Are the Holdings for Your Library Up To Date?

If your institution participates in the Union Catalog (you actually upload your records to SHAREit), make sure you are uploading AT LEAST once per year. Twice is better. If you are unsure as to the last time you uploaded, reach out to us and we will check for you.

Use SHAREit via Z39.50 rather than as a Union Catalog participant? The latest version of the Z39.50 settings can be found here: https://powerlibrary.org/librarians/statewide-catalog/z39-50-searching-info/

Get a Refresher on How to Upload Your Holdings!

Public Libraries:
Update the Library Status Form with Your Current Operating Status

Keep the Find a PA Library lookup updated! Please update the Library Status Form to add or change information for your library.

Update Your Operating Status!

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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