POWER Library News - New E-Resources, Language Learning for Kids, Job Skills, and More! ☀️

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NEW E-RESOURCES AND LANGUAGE LEARNING FOR KIDS NOW AVAILABLE

Free with your PA library card or eCard!

New E-Resources Include Time Magazine, National Geographic Magazine, and Historical Primary Source Collections!

National Geographic Magazine Archive from 1888-2020

Collage of National Geographic Magazine Covers

This iconic monthly publication provides unparalleled, in-depth coverage of society, cultures, nature, science, technology, travel, geography, and more -- making it an essential resource for educators and students as well as general readers. This resource includes complete, unlimited access to the magazine's main content through 2020 -- every article from every issue, each fully searchable through an intuitive interface.

Included are the vivid photographs and historic articles as well as engaging videos and detailed maps. Explore the most recognized name in exploration and discovery, with comprehensive, relevant articles, legendary photographs, maps, and map supplements, the iconic magazine documents life on our planet and beyond, interpreting the world through the lens of personal story and experience.

Explore National Geographic from 1888-2020 Now!

Time Magazine Archive from 1923-2000

4,000 Issues!

Image with of page from Time Magazine in 1948

An article about Dizzy Gillespie and an advertistement from a cargo and cruise line in the issue published May 17, 1948.

This archive presents an extensive collection of the prominent weekly news magazine dating back to its first issue in March 1923 through December 2000, presented in a comprehensive cover-to-cover format. The 4,000 issues include reports of national and international current events, politics, sports, and entertainment.

Capturing the relevant news for a given week, the magazine remains an important resource for researchers studying just about any aspect of 20th-century history and life. The archive is valuable to researchers and students of 20th-century current events, politics and culture, the history of business, advertising, sports, popular culture, and more.

Access the Time Magazine Archive Now!

Historical Primary Source Collections

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The American Revolution documents the revolution and war that created the United States Of America, from the Paris Peace Treaty in 1763 through the early protests in 1785 and the Paris Peace Treaty of 1783.

The Civil War documents the war that transformed America, ended slavery, and unified the nation around the principles of freedom. The collection examines the war and all its complexity – its causes and consequences.

Slavery in America provides a significant account of the issue of slavery and its impact on American society and culture. It documents slavery in the United States from its origins in Africa to its abolition.

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Learn a Language - Just for Kids!

6 KidSpeak languages available in Transparent Language have been added to POWER Kids.

The KidSpeak languages available are:

Chinese, Mandarin - Simplified
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish, Castillian

Important Note: The landing page for the KidSpeak languages will present a login screen. To track progress it is necessary to have an account. If you do not want to track progress you may select the 'Continue as a guest' option located beneath the login to proceed.

Learn a Language at POWER Kids Now!

Explore Job and Career Skills Tutorials in PA Online Learning

Learn From a FREE Collection of Tutorials in PA Online Learning!

Find tutorials on resources and subjects such as:

Business Resources and Job Hunting
Computer Basics
How to Use Zoom
Microsoft Teams
Resume Writing 101
Searching for Jobs Online with Indeed

Explore Job and Career Skills Tutorials

Use of the E-Resources in POWER Library Requires a Local Library Card or eCard

If you have a library card issued by your local library, you do not need an eCard. You can use your local library card number to access the e-resources in POWER Library.

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717-527-3866

Texting available:
Monday-Thursday 10-8
Friday 10-5

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All Things POWERful!

We hope that you have been able to take advantage of and enjoy the many resources available in the POWER Library, which include:

Chat with a Librarian – 24/7 live chat reference, and text and email options too!
E-Resources – self-help tools for finding information on all subjects
Books, Movies, and More in a PA Library - find books in PA school, public, academic, and special libraries
PA Photos and Documents – historical collections of photos and documents

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POWER Library News Issue No. 122 (June 2024)