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Q: What are the PA Photos and Documents Collections?
A: These collections are digitized photos and documents that are made available online by participating institutions throughout the State of Pennsylvania.
Q: How can the collection be accessed?
A: Access to PA Photos and Documents is available for free, without the need for a library card or other form of authentication, and is available at:
https://powerlibrary.org/collections/
For collections of the PA State Archives, please visit:
https://powerlibrary.org/psa/
Q: What if I can’t find an answer to my question?
A: POWER Library offers 24/7 Chat with a librarian. Ask a question, and you’ll either have an answer or be pointed in the right direction.
Q: What if I can’t find an answer to my question?
A: POWER Library offers 24/7 Chat with a librarian. Ask a question, and you’ll either have an answer or be pointed in the right direction.
Q: How do I ask a question anonymously?
A: With Chat with a Librarian, you have the option to not enter an email address or your name. This allows you to remain anonymous. With Text a Librarian or Email a Librarian, the librarians will be able to see your phone number/email address.
Q: Why should I use POWER Library rather than just surfing the web?
A: POWER Library gives Pennsylvanians access to authoritative, subscription-only information that isn’t available through free search engines or web directories. Publishers of the e-resources in POWER Library have carefully checked them for accuracy.
Q: Can I keep my Chat confidential?
A: You do not have to use your real name or enter your email (unless Emailing a Librarian). If you want a copy of your transcript sent to you, you can provide an email address at the end of the Chat.
Q: Why is POWER Library a valuable service?
A: POWER Library offers Pennsylvanians and their libraries access to materials that they otherwise would not have. These resources are not available except as subscription services. The resources support the educational, professional, and informational needs of Pennsylvanians.
Q: Can I get a transcript of my Chat?
A: Enter an email address (either at the beginning or during your session), and once your session has ended you will be given the option to email yourself a transcript of your chat.
Q: Who pays for POWER Library?
A: POWER Library is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
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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.
