Good Afternoon, Please see below for a list of upcoming Gale webinars. The first offering is coming up soon on Tuesday, March 17th. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there are specific trainings you would be interested in! MeL Training - Discover the America250 Gale eBook Collection from the Library of Michigan Date and Time: Tuesday, March 17th at 2:00-2:30pm This training introduces the America250 Gale eBook Collection available through the Michigan eLibrary. Explore key titles covering U.S. history, civics, culture, and significant historical events. The training will highlight how to access and navigate the collection, search across eBooks, and use Gale’s built‑in features, including highlights and notes, citations, translation, text‑to‑speech, and content sharing. You will leave prepared to support patrons, students, and library programming using this rich digital resource. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017709009311/WN_sHr5Vh5ITlmAXmFvw-JHIQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8017709009311/WN_sHr5Vh5ITlmAXmFvw-JHIQ__;!!MXVguWEtGgZw!J4VXoE_nsaDLhNt57ZVAJfi52NsIDg0tpDuUzuTQ_vQ25Idh7li-Dm_v2hajrJsaUCVMM-_R6D9oAnPnW3bg$> MeL Training - Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Supporting Projects and Papers Date and Time: Tuesday, April 14th at 2:00-2:30pm Learn how Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints, available through the Michigan eLibrary, can strengthen argumentative, persuasive, and research-based assignments. This session highlights how the resource supports civics instruction, debate projects, and evidence-based writing by providing balanced viewpoints, reliable articles, statistics, primary sources, and multimedia content. Explore key features including topic pages, citation tools, tools to support accessibility, and content organization to help students build critical thinking skills and develop well‑supported arguments. Perfect for educators, librarians, and anyone guiding research or debate-focused learning. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117709028807/WN_eWN3rpl4Sga9-MM6-NSypg<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7117709028807/WN_eWN3rpl4Sga9-MM6-NSypg__;!!MXVguWEtGgZw!J4VXoE_nsaDLhNt57ZVAJfi52NsIDg0tpDuUzuTQ_vQ25Idh7li-Dm_v2hajrJsaUCVMM-_R6D9oAmNGM1iE$> MeL Training - Explore New Gale eBook Titles: Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy Date and Time: Thursday, May 21st at 2:00-2:30pm Discover the newest Gale eBook titles in Library Science, America250, and Digital Literacy available through the Michigan eLibrary. This session highlights key content within these collections and demonstrates how to navigate eBooks plus utilize both the Book View and Text View tools. Learn how to download and save chapters, save content, and use highlights and notes to capture important information for future reference. Ideal for educators, librarians, and support staff looking to enhance instruction, research assistance, and digital learning with Gale’s powerful tools and MeL’s updated Gale eBook offerings. The training will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517709063945/WN_I_8OXEjqQoWkMMCSky7drA<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/7517709063945/WN_I_8OXEjqQoWkMMCSky7drA__;!!MXVguWEtGgZw!J4VXoE_nsaDLhNt57ZVAJfi52NsIDg0tpDuUzuTQ_vQ25Idh7li-Dm_v2hajrJsaUCVMM-_R6D9oAsHTWgUP$> MeL Training - Homeschool Help with Gale Resources for Secondary Students from MeL Date and Time: Tuesday, August 18th at 2:00-2:30pm Discover how Gale resources from the Michigan eLibrary can support homeschooling families with secondary students. This session highlights key databases that strengthen learning in language arts, science, social studies, and research skills. Participants will explore tools that simplify assignments, enhance independent study, and provide reliable, student‑friendly content. Learn to navigate topic pages, use reading supports, access primary sources, and incorporate multimedia to enrich instruction. Perfect for homeschool educators seeking high‑quality, Michigan‑provided digital resources to guide academic projects, strengthen critical thinking, and support curriculum needs. This session will be recorded for those unable to attend. Registration Link: https://cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917709070711/WN_zRSsKhfZSRmOfeR8eQ71OQ<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/cengage-gale.zoom.us/webinar/register/8917709070711/WN_zRSsKhfZSRmOfeR8eQ71OQ__;!!MXVguWEtGgZw!J4VXoE_nsaDLhNt57ZVAJfi52NsIDg0tpDuUzuTQ_vQ25Idh7li-Dm_v2hajrJsaUCVMM-_R6D9oAs_VAZl9$> You can find a full listing of Continuing Education opportunities provided by the Library of Michigan, including trainings on other MeL resources here<https://www.michigan.gov/libraryofmichigan/libraries/ce/intro/lm-continuing-education-opportunities>. To find additional information on the Gale trainings listed above, as well support tools for MeL resources, click here<https://support.gale.com/mel>. Thanks! 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