MiYouth Virtual Meetings
MiYouth Meetings are weekly, at 10am on Wednesdays; they are not recorded.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/506813991

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Or Telephone:

Dial:

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Conference code: 519921

If you’ve missed past weeks you can find all the notes/chatboxes here: https://bit.ly/MiYouthMeetings.
For a list of various Virtual Resources, including links to publishers, eBooks, trainings, etc: http://bit.ly/MiYouthVirtual

Look for a Summer Reading updates email from me, coming soon…

Additional Training/Programming Resources

Staff Skills Academy: Online CE through the Library of Michigan. LM is excited to present free, online continuing education for Michigan library staff that you can access now from our website. You will need to create a user name and password but it’s free and easy and you only need to do it once for any/all of the courses. Each course takes about 30 minutes to complete.

Here is a webinar Montana State Library did last week with Kathy McMillan, about using American Sign Language in storytimes – super fun to learn!

https://vimeo.com/415984229 - The webinar recording will only be available until 8/6.

Adult Programming Virtual Meetings - On Monday, May 18 at 10:00 am Eastern, we will hear from Don La Barre the Head of Special Collections at Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library.
There is no need to register for this virtual discussion, just login here or just call in using the number listed below on Monday at 10:00 am Eastern.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://michigan-host.zoom.us/j/98381393043?pwd=YkJJUkdGZFV5VEVvckVJY3g3R3huUT09, Password: 340524.

In the News…

Researches Examine Long-Term Effects of Students Being Out of School, NPR 5.15.2020.

Whitmer Settled the Detroit Literacy Lawsuit. What it Means (and What it Doesn’t), Detroit Free Press, 5.15.2020

COVID-19 Expected to Slice Deep Cuts Into K-12 Funding, WKAR, 5.15.2020

Upcoming Webinars

*Eat Up @ Your Library! Summer Food Service for 2020

Time/Date TBD – Working on changing that due to unforeseen circumstances and will update attendees ASAP!!!*

"Meet Up & Eat Up," the SFSP is going to look a little different this summer, but the need is even greater than ever before. Join this webinar to learn how libraries can play a role in feeding the youth in your community.

The Michigan Department of Education aims to feed the whole child the whole year. The Meet Up and Eat Up Summer Food Service Program Staff will share how to expand the SFSP to your area. The webinar will cover SFSP basics, requirements for sponsors who operate the SFSP, sites who provide healthy meals to children, and site activity options for Summer 2020.

Upcoming MeL Webinars

A series of webinars has been organized to support public libraries in two areas: 1.) identifying content that can support summer reading and learning, and in some cases that content specifically supports the Imagine Your Story theme this year, and 2.) ideas for marketing MeL content via online platforms.

A couple of notes:

All sessions will be recorded and links will be provided for those who cannot attend virtually.
Registration is being handled directly by our vendors so it will not follow the typical LM registration process.

Tuesday, May 19, 10-10:30 AM EST

Market your Gale Resources in a Virtual World

As your community continues to move towards virtual connections, it is vital that your marketing strategy follow. Join this webinar to learn creative and effective strategies for spreading the word about our Gale resources. In this session we will showcase marketing materials and outreach templates available for Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints and Gale Business: DemographicsNow and discuss how to best leverage them in your library.

Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_chOfFuVRSCu9fb72dhVj8g

Wednesday, May 20, 1-1:30 PM EST

Britannica School Resources for Learners at Home!

Learning from home has quickly become a “new normal” for many. This webinar will demonstrate how content from Britannica School can be used to provide support for online learning.

Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hDCpxjG0QZiPEKw_6UFh3g

Thursday, May 21, 1-1:30 PM EST

Britannica School Support for Summer Reading Programs!

Looking for resources to support your online summer reading programs? Learn about how content from Britannica School aligns with this year’s summer reading theme, Imagine Your Story.

Registration Link: https://britannica.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2ye6OiRuSaibeJrq3yn4Iw

Thursday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 PM EST

World Book eBooks for Summer Reading

Imagine your story with World Book eBooks. This webinar will cover a basic overview of our eBooks with a specific focus on how to use these in your 2020 summer-reading programs. This on-the-go digital library contains over 2,500 titles and is available 24/7 with unlimited, simultaneous access. NOTE: MeL’s access to World Book eBooks has been extended to June 30, 2020.

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8219351201770163726

Wednesday, May 27, 1-2 PM EST

Marketing Supports for World Book Content

World Book has plenty of free, pre-created material to help you market access to your patrons. Join us for ideas on how to spread the word and find out where to access promotional material such as social media posts, bookmarks, flyers, and more!

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3736745649420579854

Thursday, May 28, 10-10:30 AM EST

Leverage Gale Business: DemographicsNow to Promote your Resources

Losing face to face contact with your patrons makes it difficult to inform them of the resources your library has to offer. Using Gale Business: DemographicsNow you can see your community makeup and communication preferences, to help tailor your marketing campaigns. In this session we will explore how to create reports and maps outlining the demographics of your area and discuss how that information can help you reach patrons in a distance learning world.

Registration Link: https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xO1sFlsmSIKmfimyLjsAnw

Thursday, May 28, 1-2 PM EST
PebbleGo Online Summer Program Ideas for K-3

During this webinar, you will learn some simple, but effective, ways to engage your youngest readers in an online setting. PebbleGo's range of topics, activities and reader supports make PebbleGo your go-to resource for fun, stress-free summer learning for kids and their families.

Registration Link: https://coughlancompanies.zoom.us/webinar/register/6815893953991/WN_7wKagIHuRdqAHGKEpVmGyg

Tuesday, June 2, 1-2 PM EST

World Book Early Learning Content for Summer Reading

How does Early Learning fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will cover ideas on specific stories aligned to the theme of Imagine Your Story. We'll also provide creative ways to use these stories and other features as tools for remote summer reading programs.

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/5500743830908205070

Thursday, June 4, 1-2 PM EST

World Book Kids Content for Summer Reading

How does World Book Kids fit in to your summer reading program? Join us to find out! This webinar will provide insight into how to incorporate various activities and features from World Book Kids for the 2020 summer reading program - Imagine Your Story.

Registration Link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/8966420974332667918

Have a good weekend,

Cathy Lancaster

Youth Services Coordinator

Library of Michigan
702 W. Kalamazoo St.
Lansing, MI 48915

LancasterC5@michigan.gov | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan