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January 23, 2024
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EBSCO Discovery Service Implementation Beta-Testers Needed!

Search the e-book collections and many of the e-resources in POWER Library simultaneously? That's correct! 

We are working to implement a discovery service for POWER Library that will simultaneously search POWER's subscription e-resources, and are pleased to report that work has been moving along. We will be ready to share additional details and previews in February, and would love your feedback.

We would love to have your assistance! 
Do you have 1 hour you can offer to provide us with feedback on the site design?
I Want To Be A Beta-Tester!

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Digital Collections Recently Added to PA Photos and Documents!

Some of the recently added collections are:
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Interested in digitizing materials from your institution and adding them to PA Photos and Documents? Contact us!
Explore All Collections Now!

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Reminder! Mental Health Titles Available In GALE E-Books

The following titles are available in the GALE E-Books e-resource:
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  • A Celebration of Mindfulness: Joy
  • A Celebration of Mindfulness: Peace
  • Addicted: Addicted to E-Cigarettes and Vaping
  • Addicted: Addicted to Social Media
  • Addicted: Addicted to Video Games
  • Crazy-Stressed: Saving Today's Overwhelmed Teens with Love, Laughter, and the Science of Resilience
  • Living with Disorders and Disabilities: Living with ADHD
  • Living with Disorders and Disabilities: Living with Learning Disabilities
  • Living with Disorders and Disabilities: Living with OCD
  • Living with Disorders and Disabilities: Living with Panic Disorder
  • Living with Disorders and Disabilities: Living with PTSD
  • Stand up to Stigma: How We Reject Fear and Shame
  • The Five Thieves of Happiness
  • The Mood Elevator: Take Charge of Your Feelings, Become a Better You
  • Teen Guide to Mental Health
Use GALE E-Books Now!

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POWER Library/Access PA Annual Technology Support Fee Notice

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.
Need Support? Contact Us!

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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!

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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POWER Library
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.

POWER Library is hosted by HSLC
3600 Market St., Suite 550
Philadelphia, PA 19104