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November 14, 2023
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Cricket Media Collection Interface Updated

The user interface for Cricket Media Collection has been updated to emphasize the titles available in the collection. The user interface should appear approximately as presented in the screenshot below, with a 'Browse By Category' available on the left, and featured titles in the 'Highlights' section.
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Did you know?
All participating institutions have a unique link available for the Cricket Media Collection. Get the unique link for your institution in the Links Generator. 

 
Get the Unique Link for Your Institution!

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Updates to POWER Teens

The POWER Teens website was recently updated with the following e-resources added:

  • Academic Search Main Edition
  • Black Freedom Struggle
  • Gale OneFile News
  • GreenFile
  • Science Reference Center eBooks

An update will soon be performed to place the e-resources included on POWER Teens at the top of the POWER Teens website.

 

Did you know?
All participating institutions have a unique link available for POWER Teens. Get the unique link for your institution in the Links Generator. 

 
Get the Unique Link for Your Institution Now

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Language Learning Added to E-Resource By Subject List

Language Learning has been added as a new subject included in the "By Subject" list of e-resources, with Transparent Language included as the e-resource available. 
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Did you know?
Transparent Language includes KidSpeak. KidSpeak will let young learners explore a new language with their cartoon "friend" and his or her pet. They'll broaden their horizons as they work their way through fun and engaging activities with KidSpeak.

KidsSpeak is available in Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
View the E-Resources By Subject Now!

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Professional Development Webinars for Libraries

Transparent Language is proud to host Transparent Language training webinars for librarians, aimed at keeping you up-to-date on various aspects of Transparent Language. Topics, times, and dates for these webinars can be found below. Webinars will be recorded and archived, and a link for each webinar will be emailed to everyone who registers.

Upcoming webinars:

  • Supporting Your ELL Community with Transparent Language 
    Wednesday, December 20, 2023: 1 pm - 2 pm (US) EST
  • Supporting Young Learners with Transparent Language
    Thursday, January 11, 2024: 10 am - 11 am (US) EST
  • Transparent Language: Reporting and Marketing
    Wednesday, January 17, 2024: 11 am - 12 pm (US) EST
View the Session Descriptions and Register Here!

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Statistics for Newly Procured E-Resources 

Please note that statistics are not yet available for the newly procured e-resources. HSLC is working with multiple vendors to determine the best options for integrating the statistics into the current reporting product. 

Note that statistics will be retroactive when they are included. 
Questions? Please Contact Support!

Check Your POWER Library Contact Information
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Look up your institution in the Participant Directory to ensure that all the contact information is correct.  If it isn't, let us know by email at support@hslc.org.

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