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July 9, 2024

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Issue with Due Dates in SHAREit

There is a problem with the due dates assigned to items in SHAREit. We have been able to verify that the issue is a SHAREit defect and we are working with Auto-Graphics to isolate the issue for a fix. 
 
The issue that occurs with some transactions is that when an item is marked “Shipped,” SHAREit deducted 7 days from the due date that it assigned to the loan when you marked it “Will Supply.” 
 
In light of all of our hub shipping efforts, this is important to resolve so we are working closely with Auto-Graphics to isolate the cause as soon as possible.
 
Testing seems to identify that the problem occurs when the item is filled by a library that’s a ztarget library (but not when the borrowing library is a ztarget library). However, it has yet to be confirmed whether that’s actual causation, merely correlation, or just coincidence. 
 
The Fix for Now
The easiest fix when this happens to one of your loans is to manually change the due date before you actually “submit” the shipped status change. 
 
As soon as we know more, particularly the timetable for a fix, we will let you know. 

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Thank you to everyone who has already paid for 24-25! These payments help HSLC cover costs during the transition from one fiscal year to the next while we await Library Access funding appropriations.
 
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REMINDER:
KidSpeak Languages Now Available on POWER Kids
KidSpeak German
KidSpeak Spanish
KidSpeak Chinese
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
KidSpeak languages help kids learn phrases suitable for learners’ age, needs, and interests. More than 40 activities, puzzles, and songs guide young learners through the basics, along with a cartoon “friend” who speaks the language.

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We can't wait to see you this fall, so please save the date for Fall Training!
  • October 1st at Intermediate Unit 1 (Coal Center)
  • October 2nd at Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit 27 (Monaca)
  • October 3rd at Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (Edinboro)
  • October 10th at Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 (Enola)         
  • October 21st at BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 (Williamsport)
  • October 22nd at Penn State DuBois (DuBois)
  • October 23rd at Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 (Altoona)
  • October 29th at Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21 (Schnecksville)
  • October 30th at Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (Lancaster)
  • October 31st at Crowne Plaza Philadelphia (King of Prussia)  
We plan for registration to open in August. Please keep an eye on the Access Pennsylvania News for Fall Training updates. 

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