October 3, 2023

IMPORTANT NOTE: 
Note that in order to track your progress it is necessary to create an account in Transparent Language. If you do not want to create an account, select 'Continue as Guest' on the login screen.

With Transparent Language you can learn any of the 120+ languages, including:

• American Sign Language
• English (ESL/ELL) learning content for speakers of over 30 languages
• 30+ endangered North American and world languages (with more added every year!)
• Practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing/typing with interactive lessons and courses
• Build and maintain your vocab with vocab-focused lessons and a strategic review system that keeps it all fresh
• Learn anytime, anywhere with mobile apps that include offline and hands-free modes
• Explore a wide range of interests through courses focused on travel, workplace language, and beyond

Want the unique link for your institution? 
Get it in the Links Generator!

Fall training handouts are available to all! 

Are you attending a Fall Training session?
Due to cost, please note that extra handouts will not be printed and made available at the training location. If you desire printed copies, please download the handouts and print them in advance.

Your Library's Link to PA Online Learning is available in the Links Generator.

PA Online Learning, provided by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries for all Pennsylvanians, is a FREE growing collection of tutorials on how to use software, social media, and library resources, such as POWER Library! 

The icon and link have been added to the Links Generator in the POWER Library - For Librarians so that libraries may add the link to their website, blogs, social media posts, etc.

Greensburg Training Location Change!

The Greensburg Fall Training session scheduled for October 11th will now take place at the Greensburg Garden and Civic Center.

Fall training will be in-person only, and space is limited.

Don't wait to register!

Learn about the newly added e-resources to POWER Library:

• Britannica School Elementary
• Cricket Media Collection
• MyHeritage Library Edition
• SIRS Discoverer
• Transparent Language Online

Training is included in the Technology Support Fee.  There is no additional cost to attend training for POWER Library/Access PA staff of participating institutions.

Looking to make it easier for your students?

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 school districts using ClassLink, Clever, or Google as their SSO platform.

No more eCards or library cards!
SSO eliminates the need for students to enter library card or eCard numbers.

What will it cost my school to make SSO available?
There is no additional fee to add SSO authentication for public school districts. However, every school in the district must participate in POWER Library. Private schools will be assessed a small annual fee to add SSO authentication.

Check Your POWER Library Contact Information

Please forward this newsletter to the librarians, especially any new librarians, in your district or system that participate in POWER Library.

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