January 2, 2024

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.

In the collections available in PA Photos and Documents you can view:

• Newspapers from the beginning of the 1800’s through the 2000’s
• Civil War collections include diaries, grave registrations, regimental histories, an Abraham Lincoln collection, and more
• Collections of postcards and posters
• Genealogy collections
• Collections about the Johnstown floods
• The exhibition catalogue for Rothermel's painting of the Battle of Gettysburg at its first showing

...and so much more!

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.

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