Answered By: Ed
Last Updated: Feb 26, 2025     Views: 93

POWER Library E-Card

How to get a POWER Library E-Card:
  • https://powerlibrary.org/ecard/
    • POWER Library does offer e-cards for Pennsylvania residents who want to access POWER Library services but do not have a local library card or access to their local library card number.  
    • Patrons that ask about registering for an e-card should be instructed to visit the link above, which provides full instructions. The e-card registration system will verify that the patron's email address is valid, and then attempt to verify that the last name and the address provided on the registration form match. (For minors (15 and younger), their parent/guardian's name and address will be used for verification.)
  • Expired E-Card?  POWER e-cards do not expire.  If your patron says that their e-card has expired, likely they are referring to their actual local library card.
  • Please note that the e-card may only be used to access e-resources from the POWER Library. The e-card may not be used to access additional e-resources provided by your local library or for circulation activities. For example, it will not be possible to check out materials, access local e-resources, or to place materials on reserve at your local library using an e-card. To find a library, you may look for one using Find a PA Library.

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