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Book Club Boost with Novelist

Post published:April 5, 2025

Book Clubs are one of the most popular programs that a library runs. My library (Monroeville Public Library) has eight! Plus we have several outside book clubs that use our meeting rooms, check out our book club kits to go and ask us for recommendations for the group.

When I ran a book club I often struggled with coming up with titles. One source I didn’t use, but wish I would have, is Novelist. Novelist not only helps you pick out new titles for your group, it also offers resources on how to run a book club, how to get your club out of a rut and most important of all, how to improve your groups dynamics.

To find this information in Novelist click on Quick Links across the top of the screen and then choose Book Club Resources.

Happy reading!

Tracy – Monroeville Public Library

“Hoopla about Hoopla” training recording available!

Post published:April 3, 2025

Did you miss the recent hoopla training by the Digital Resources Committee? Take a look here at this short & sweet introduction for staff, all about hoopla. The original session description and the recording link are below.

DRC Training: Hoopla About Hoopla
Recorded Thursday, April 3, 2025

Session Description: Hoopla – it’s not just that other eBook app besides Libby! With literally hundreds of thousands of audiobooks (its most used feature), graphic novels, music, movies, TV shows, magazines, and yes eBooks, it’s a gem of an online resource in its own right. Members of the Digital Resources Committee will present a quick refresher for library staff on Hoopla and all it has to offer. Even seasoned users can learn about lesser known features like Kids Mode and how to maximize your 5 checkout limit with Binge Passes.

– Heather Auman, Western Allegheny Community Library

Make Job Hunting a Breeze

Post published:March 28, 2025

A common request in libraries is for referrals for job hunting resources. What is a useful resource for creating a resume? Where can patrons look for jobs? Does this cover letter look okay?

Fortunately, the library offers plenty of resources to choose from when helping patrons. To assist with resume and cover letter prep, you can refer patrons to the database tutor.com. It offers college and career resources, and can help patrons with cover letters, resumes, applications, interviews, and more. Users can also connect live with an expert for 1-on-1 help or drop off a resume or cover letter to receive expert feedback on their document.

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If a patron is looking for something else, try referring them to Pennsylvania Job Resources, created by POWER Library. This landing page features a number of helpful links, including PA CareerLink, a Resume Builder, and SkillUp PA. These sites contain job postings, information about applying for benefits, free online job skills trainings, and much more.

Erin Weaver, Bridgeville Public Library

PA Online Learning

Post published:February 3, 2025

Would you love to be able to offer a class on how to use social media, Google Maps or just computer basics but don’t have the staff or the time? PA Online Learning may be able to help.

PA Online Learning is a FREE growing collection of tutorials from Power Library on how to use software, social media, and library resources, such as POWER Library.