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February 14, 2023

SSO for ClassLink Now Available!

Looking to make it easier for your students to access POWER Library e-resources from home?

Single Sign-On (SSO) authentication is now available for ClassLink. ClassLink joins the already available SSO access to POWER Library via Google and Clever.

SSO eliminates the need for students to enter library card or eCard numbers. Please read the below Q&A for eligibility, requesting SSO, and more!

How does my school qualify for access to POWER Library via SSO?
All schools in your district must participate in the POWER Library to be eligible for SSO.

What will it cost my school to make SSO available?
There will be no separate fee to add public school district SSO authentication. However, each school in your district must participate in POWER Library. If your school(s) serve economically distressed communities, please contact us at support@hslc.org to discuss discount options. There is a small annual fee for private schools to add SSO authentication.

What does it take to implement SSO?
The HSLC Network Services Team will work with you and your I.T. staff to implement SSO. It’s estimated to take around 30 minutes of time from your I.T. staff to perform their actions.

How do I request SSO for my school?
If you meet the following criteria:

  1. Technology Support Fee for 2022-2023 is paid
  2. Your entire district participates in POWER Library
  3. You use ClassLink, Clever, or Google as your SSO platform

HSLC Office Closure Notice

HSLC will be closed for business on Monday, February 20, in observance of Washington’s Birthday.

HSLC staff will monitor support for any notification of service outages. All other support needs will be responded to upon our return to work on Tuesday, February 21.

Reminder! 
View a List of the E-Book Titles in the POWER Library - For Librarians

Titles have been added on the subjects of diversity, equity, education, technology, and more!

 

Explore a list of the recently purchased titles. The list includes just the recently added titles and is searchable, sortable by author, title, vendor, etc. You can also create, print, and download custom lists.

Spotlight On...

African-American History and Culture Collections in PA Photos and Documents

Pennsylvania's African-American history and culture is represented in PA Photos and Documents! Check out the following collections:

  • Germantown Historical Society/Historic Germantown – Pamphlet Boxes African-American History Collection
  • Historical Society of Montgomery County – African-American History Collection
  • Meyersdale Public Library – African-American Burials in Somerset County
  • Meyersdale Public Library – Rural African-Americans of the Allegheny Mountains
  • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – African-American Heritage Collection
  • State Library of Pennsylvania – The Colonization Herald and General Register Newspaper

Add materials from your institution to PA Photos and Documents!
Do you have questions about adding materials from your institution to PA Photos and Documents? Let us know!

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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