Hi all,

MeL databases partner Gale Cengage Learning recently announced some enhancements to features in Kids InfoBits to make the learning experience more useful for users. Easy access to the Merriam Webster Elementary Dictionary is now included and found at the top of the search screen. Click on the “More” option (right side) to open up the tool bar showing Educator Resources, Help, Title List, Search History, Highlights and Notes, My Folder, and Dictionary. Users just type in the word they’re curious about and a standard dictionary entry displays which includes the pronunciation, part of speech, and definition.

Also new is “Biographies” as a content type. When searching for an individual, the results will highlight biographical content and at the top of an article brief information will be listed stating birth/death, other names, nationality, and occupation. Michigan residents or Michigan library access only.

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Registration is now open for the next MeL/MCLS MeL Databases webinar, Introducing Teachers to MeL, scheduled for March 30, 3:30pm Eastern. This 30 minute webinar will focus on MeL resources which support teachers in their critical work of ensuring student achievement. Registration is free and open to all Michigan library staff. Read more and register for this webinar.

Eunice

Eunice C. Borrelli

Michigan eLibrary Internet Librarian

Library of Michigan/Michigan Dept. of Education

517-241-4996

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