READsquared Trainings March 31st & April 19th
The Library of Michigan is providing public libraries across Michigan READsquared<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.readsquared.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wK06trgNwWZShjyiMjwYC%2F8TDEhd5VJ%2F93ovk79EeuY%3D&reserved=0> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year. The opportunity to submit a site request is now open<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmistate.readsquared.com%2FSignup.aspx%3FState%3DMI%23!&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KigW0PJFQYArqpqvQ7YMg3pcAZWJKGW0o2kXsKjLtQ0%3D&reserved=0>, with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for 10am on March 31st or 2pm on April 19th. Please do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by, your library director. Branches need to sign up under their district, however branches can individualize various programs within the platform. Libraries that currently have a READsquared site will renew at no charge with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23. If your library has signed up for READsquared 1/1/2022 or later and have: 1. Paid: READsquared will provide a full refund. 2. Not Paid: Whether you have received and invoice from READsquared or not, do NOT pay READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please let me know if you have any further questions about the process. READsquared will answer platform/set-up questions on the live trainings. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D8434C.0B03BF00]
ICYMI- today's recording of READsquared on-boarding is available: https://recordings.join.me/sjTp66f1P0K0Y8xulBN_zQ. Library of Michigan is providing the standard version of READsquared to MI public libraries with support by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Any additional add-on advanced options, such as their Bingo games, are available but your library will need to purchase those for a low-cost fee. ________________________________ Additional resources from READsquared: Recorded Demo READsquared Demo<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecordings.join.me%2FgjUH73R7HUyGBXamjYSfPw&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=YcggGIPoUXlSmZYRL2aHlz4PCd6jcVKvMVJ%2F4IiLH4k%3D&reserved=0> Training READsquared wants to make sure your library has the proper training. Recorded onboarding and training are available in the Knowledge Base found under the Help menu in your Control Room: https://portal.readsquared.com/R2KB/Article.aspx?id=10008<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.readsquared.com%2FR2KB%2FArticle.aspx%3Fid%3D10008&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ImphzaDRFdrdEahCdZif5J9kwnCGAnmR7szwm5EfziE%3D&reserved=0> Live training dates can be found here: https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10006<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.readsquared.com%2Fr2kb%2FArticle.aspx%3Fid%3D10006&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=oFr3qWOoYyQ47j5mwMI2kpqE3iDIjA5ImuBWwgVlHzw%3D&reserved=0> An introduction video can be viewed here: https://recordings.join.me/J-6bZSa8-kSvsZcrlctvmw<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecordings.join.me%2FJ-6bZSa8-kSvsZcrlctvmw&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=LAvc4H9phswq5R89tkyVfv1kdR1pjXMAA1zJcQCDQ2U%3D&reserved=0> Unlimited support is included in your subscription so please do not hesitate to email our support team (support@r2stg.zohosupport.com<mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com>) with any questions or if you need one-on-one training. ________________________________ Thank you, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. From: Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2022 9:05 AM To: miyouth@mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org Subject: READsquared Trainings March 31st & April 19th The Library of Michigan is providing public libraries across Michigan READsquared<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.readsquared.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wK06trgNwWZShjyiMjwYC%2F8TDEhd5VJ%2F93ovk79EeuY%3D&reserved=0> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year. The opportunity to submit a site request is now open<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmistate.readsquared.com%2FSignup.aspx%3FState%3DMI%23!&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KigW0PJFQYArqpqvQ7YMg3pcAZWJKGW0o2kXsKjLtQ0%3D&reserved=0>, with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for 10am on March 31st or 2pm on April 19th. Please do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by, your library director. Branches need to sign up under their district, however branches can individualize various programs within the platform. Libraries that currently have a READsquared site will renew at no charge with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23. If your library has signed up for READsquared 1/1/2022 or later and have: 1. Paid: READsquared will provide a full refund. 2. Not Paid: Whether you have received and invoice from READsquared or not, do NOT pay READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please let me know if you have any further questions about the process. READsquared will answer platform/set-up questions on the live trainings. Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5@michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> Join the MiYouth<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fmail2.mcls.org%2Fmailman%2Flistinfo%2Fmiyouth&data=02%7C01%7CNorrisS2%40michigan.gov%7Caf51448f1e92415533aa08d6f4b53328%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C636965456410852648&sdata=nModcBWFyzGoDGK%2FtwsSeAXV%2F85AQKEtzzQQj%2FV%2B5fM%3D&reserved=0> Listserv, created for Michigan public library staff to share and discuss children and teen programming and services. Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding. [cid:image001.png@01D844F9.09CF84D0]
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Lancaster, Cathy (MDE)