December 19, 2023

With this tutorial, you will:

1. Gain a basic understanding of how to navigate and use Transparent Language.
2. Hear tips for using Transparent Language in the library environment. 

The technology support fee will remain the same for 2024-25.

Invoices will be distributed in April of 2024.

What are the cost-savings of participating in POWER Library?
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 from local funds.

• It would cost a school $56,515 to subscribe to all of the e-resources in POWER Library on their own. 
• It would cost a public library $73,366 to subscribe to all of the e-resources in POWER Library on their own.

In addition to cost-savings, participants are provided with enhanced support, training, and custom programming for access to the e-resources.

While many libraries are closed or have reduced hours during the holiday season, Chat with a Librarian will be open 24/7!

Link to Chat with a Librarian and make sure the communities you serve are aware that even though the library may be closed, they can still receive live help from a librarian via Chat with a Librarian.

Don't Forget - Text a Librarian is available too!

Text a Librarian is available:
Monday-Thursday from 10AM-8PM, and Friday, 10AM-5PM.

Text your question to:
717-527-3866

Easy instructions and images for linking to Chat with a Librarian are available!

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.

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 and New Year's 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!

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!

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