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February 7, 2023

IDS Number and Library Name Field (Participant Record Instructions)

Are you putting their IDS numbers in the Library Name field of the Participant Record? This is something that should not be done. When HSLC staff discover profiles like this, the profiles are updated to not have that information in that field. 

If you want your IDS number to print on your shipping labels, the IDS number should be included in the SHIP TO field, not the LIBRARY NAME field. 

The shipping labels only read the SHIP TO field. Shipping labels ignore the Library Name field. 

Also, changing the Library Name field without informing HSLC can create indexing issues since the Participant Record is not the only place this data resides. If you need to change it for any reason, reach out to HSLC support and we will ensure this information is updated in all the appropriate places. 

And a tangential tidbit? Put the IDS number in the SHIP TO field before the library name itself – this ensures that the entire IDS number prints on the shipping label, as the field is rather tight. 

The complete Participant Record instructions can be found here: https://document.powerlibrary.org/files/portal/pdf/documentation/ParticipantRecord.pdf

New Resource Added to PA Job Resources

PA Employment, which includes positions open with the State of PA, is now available on the PA Job Resources page. This resource includes positions open to the public, internal postings, and internships. 

Find also a list of all the job titles in the Commonwealth organized by Occupational Groups and Job Families or by search. 

New Help Desk

HSLC is now fully using a new Help Desk to provide support. 

 

What can you do to ensure success when requesting support?

 

  1. Be sure to allow/whitelist emails from support@hslc.org.
  2. If you sent an email to support@hslc.org or submitted the web form for support, did you receive a response from an HSLC staff person? If not, please check your SPAM folder. If you do not see an email in there, please call HSLC at:
    215-222-1532
  3. Note: Shortly after sending an email to support@hslc.org or submitting the web form, you should receive an automated response acknowledging your request. If you do not receive the automated response, please check your SPAM folder, and whitelist support@hslc.org.

POWER Library Cost-Savings

Inform Your Communities, Boards, and Stakeholders How POWER Library Saves Your Institution Money!

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Statewide contracts for POWER Library resources are paid by the Pennsylvania Department of Education/Office of Commonwealth Libraries. In turn, your school or library benefits by not having to purchase these databases with local funds. Learn what your school or library saves by participating in POWER Library by viewing the infographic for your institution type, and share it widely!

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
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