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December 12, 2023
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Join Us For Another Installment of The POWER Hour!  

POWER Library is hosting a live information session focusing on some important POWER Library statistical information.  

Who should sign up? 

This is a great opportunity for public libraries needing statistical data for upcoming state annual reports, as well as any new participants or those looking for a refresher on the topic are welcome to join.  

During the POWER Hour, we will cover:

  • The updated For Librarians Hub
  • POWER Library e-resources statistical data
  • Access Pennsylvania and SHAREit statistical data 
  • Open Q&A on all your POWER Library questions

The session will be offered twice on January 10. Please select a time option below to register for POWER Hour.
January 10 at 10:00 AM
January 10 at 3 PM

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Learn About Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Digital Collections
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This recording of a live webinar demonstrates efforts to diversify Pennsylvania’s digital collections. If you have content related to Pennsylvania’s diverse history and culture, learn about ways of sharing your materials beyond your institution’s doors.

If you have existing content, this presentation shares methods used to diversify digital collections through selection, metadata, and access.
View the Tutorial Now!

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Happy Holidays and HSLC Office Closure Notice

HSLC will be closed for business on Friday, Dec. 22, Monday, Dec. 25, Friday, Dec. 29, and Monday, Jan. 1 in observance of the Christmas Day and New Year's Day holidays.

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

Our best wishes for a joyous holiday season and a successful new year!
Need Support? Contact Us!

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Spotlight On...

Spanish-Language Titles in BookFLIX

40 title pairs in BookFLIX are available in Spanish. These versions have the same Read Along option, with word-by-word highlighting, as the English versions. Where a Spanish-language version is available, an "Español" icon appears above the e-book or below the video player.
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Explore Spanish-Language Titles in BookFLIX!

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End of Year Staff Changes?

Moving to a new school, retiring, or otherwise leaving your current position? Please let us know! Keeping us updated with contact changes ensures staff are kept up-to-date on lists, newsletters, and invoices issued by HSLC are received.

Help us keep the participant directory up-to-date!
Please Report Contact Updates to HSLC!

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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!

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
Get Support!

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This project is made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Library Access funds administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Office of Commonwealth Libraries. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this website do not necessarily represent those of the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services or the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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