What is PA Forward?
"With the right support, libraries are ideally positioned to become the community centers of information, technology, and learning that will fuel educational and economic opportunity for all of our citizens."
PA Forward is a statewide initiative that focuses on 5 key literacies that are essential to knowledgeable citizens:
- Information Literacy
- Financial Literacy
- Civic and Social Literacy
- Health Literacy
- Basic Literacy
Penn State Harrisburg Library participates in PA Forward by promoting library resources and creating events that support each of these literacies in order to help our academic community build vital life skills that complement our degree programs.
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PA Forward Events at Penn State Harrisburg Library
Each semester, Hanes Library offers programs to help you develop lifelong learning skills and explore new topics of interest. Check here for information on upcoming programs and how to register. Use the links on the left to explore past programs and resources related to each of the five PA Forward Literacies: Basic, Information, Civic and Social, Health, and Financial.
FYS Programs at Hanes Library
Learn new skills at Hanes Library! FYS credit is available for first year students and everyone is welcome.
Fall 2025 Workshops
September 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom
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Don’t Let Fake News Fool You Misinformation Workshop
- Can you spot fake news? How can you be sure that when you re-post information online, that you don't look the fool by posting misinformation? Come hone your skills by learning how to identify fake news and stop the spread!
- Contact Emily Reed to register
September 18, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm via Zoom
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Financial Literacy 101
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In this session, we will get started with managing our personal finances. For students new to managing money, we will explore setting up a budget, protecting our financial future, and saving money through free options and money-saving programs for students. Register in the FYS database.
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September 24, 11:30 am -12:30 pm, Library Room 106
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Save Money on Textbooks with Open Educational Resources
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The cost of textbooks is increasing and can be a burden to students in all disciplines. Learn how to save money on textbooks by utilizing Open Educational Resources (OER). Join the STEM Librarian and Open Education Resources liaison to learn more about how open education resources benefit students looking for additional course study materials. Attendees will learn the basics of OER, how to locate OER for their academic discipline, and how to integrate OER to enhance personal study skills. Register in the FYS database.
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