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“I need to make a Power of Attorney.” Can you help me find the right form? 

Librarians aren’t lawyers, but we can definitely solve this reference question. Enter: Gale Legal Forms.  

Gale offers a library of searchable documents that are specific to Pennsylvania. They have everything from Adoption to Powers of Attorney to Workers Compensation.  

Say your patron is looking for a Durable Power of Attorney; Gale Legal Forms will give you not just the general form, but forms related to your inquiry. Once the patron has found the specific document that they need, they can download it as a Word document and edit it as needed.  There’s no paywall, distracting ads, or guesswork involved. The site also includes a link to legal definitions, helpful topics, sample legal letters, and legal Q&A.  

Erin Weaver, Bridgeville Public Library

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Genealogy Help from MyHeritage Library Edition

You are probably familiar with Ancestry Library Edition for assisting patrons with genealogy research. But did you know that the PA Power Library offers EBSCO’s MyHeritage Library Edition for all Pennsylvania library card holders, too?

This multilingual family history research database includes billions of historical documents from 48 countries, millions of historical photos, public records, indexes, and additional resources that span the past five centuries.

As well as information you’d assume you would find, like census data, citizenship and naturalization records, military records, and US public records, MyHeritage also offers unique resouces like:

  • Nearly 5 billion exclusive family tree profiles from MyHeritage and Geni
  • Hundreds of millions of Nordic records
  • More than 100 million gravestone photos
  • Additional content under license including Tributes obituaries, WikiTree, BillionGraves, Canadian Headstones and many others

Plus, unlike Ancestry Library Edition, this database can be accessed remotely allowing users to search from the comfort of their own home.

More than 100 million records are added every month, making this growing collection an excellent resource for researchers.

Learn more and get started on the Power Library website.

– Richelle, Sewickley Public Library

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Reading Rec’s

Ever finished a book and wondered what to read next? Read your way through the entire works of an author, and now you’re ready for your next great read? The library can help!

There are two places where it’s easy to find suggestions for read-alike titles- the catalog and NoveList.

When you navigate to the library’s catalog, change the search tag from “Keyword” to “List,” then search “read-alike Daisy Jones and the Six” or something similar, and lists with book recommendations will appear. You can easily request titles and check availability directly from these lists.

catalog image with lists

Another way to find read-alike titles is through the NoveList database. Log in to NoveList with your library card and then search for either a title or author that you enjoyed. The book will appear at the top of the screen with a list of similar or read-alike titles listed below. If you click on a title, NoveList will explain why this title was suggested. Clicking check catalog will search our online catalog for the book and link you directly there if we have it.

-Erin, Bridgeville Public Library

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Job Seeker Spotlight: BlueCareer

Help your patrons discover BlueCareer: an all-in-one guide to the skilled trades.

Whether they’re a student looking to start their job path or a seasoned employee looking for a career change, BlueCareer is a helpful introduction into trade industries like construction, hospitality, tourism, landscaping, transporation & logistics. Whether they’re looking to become a crane operator, drone pilot, or arboist, BlueCareer has the resources to get them started on their new career path.

The career assement tool matches job seeker’s strengths with the right trade. Find in-demand trades in their area and dive into career-specific details for more than 100+ trades. Site content is generated from live-hiring data which keeps information current.

Job seekers can see what employers require in each field – from specific certification requirements and necessary skills to background check details.

Screenshot shows a synopsis of what a trade does, what necessary skills are required and what certifications are necessary for those positions.

The Explore the Community section lets job seekers watch curated videos and listen to industry podcasts to hear directly from people working in the field. Specific trade pathways are identified so job seekers can find schools, apprentice programs, or online training.

And the Salary Explorer lets seekers view real, localized pay data, so they know what the earning potential is for each trade.

Chat is available 24/7 to guide job seekers on the next step in their career path.

Get started exploring this resource!

BlueCareer

Want to promote BlueCareer in your library? Access EBSCO’s BlueCareer promotional kit here.

Happy learning!

– Richelle, Sewickley Public Library

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