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    State Library of Pennsylvania

    Resources

    Catalog

    Our catalog includes an extensive database containing all of the resources we provide for Pennsylvanians throughout the Commonwealth. This includes our extensive digital collections, Federal and State Documents Depsitory, our Rare Collections, Pennsylvania Newspapers, and more. 

    State Library of Pennsylvania Catalog

    Compendium

    Our Compendium highlights and collects important information from both the entities of the State Library of Pennsylvania and additional Commonwealth libraries. It serves as the primary communication channel for the Bureau of Library Development. The Compendium also includes our LibGuides and additional library development resources.

    Compendium for Pennsylvania Libraries

    POWER Library

    POWER Library is the online portal to all that Pennsylvania libraries offer. This is the place to find trustworthy answers to questions about healthcare, consumer purchases, personal finances, and much more. Enjoy 24/7 access to newspapers, magazines, journals, historical documents and photos, online databases, and eBooks.

    POWER Library Database
    Electronic Resources