Greetings! 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: 1. All sessions will be recorded and links will be provided for those who cannot attend virtually. 2. Registration is being handled directly by our vendors so it will not follow the typical LM registration process. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Have a great day, Liz Upcoming MeL Webinars 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_chOfFuVRSCu9fb72dhVj8g&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C5333809bfc4c44ff137e08d7f2b7e7dd%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637244743993189879&sdata=vOpcgKt7Q0%2BgYrZbEgBXOoXE8dqXvIrOd5keyTyMCK8%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannica.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_hDCpxjG0QZiPEKw_6UFh3g&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7Cb940b14a2c104c87b84808d7f06b8006%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637242216812523116&sdata=cAz2sIJc3lCrt%2FrtAmmPYZiQUHemzkDxsFm3930NY%2Bk%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbritannica.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_2ye6OiRuSaibeJrq3yn4Iw&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7Cb940b14a2c104c87b84808d7f06b8006%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637242216812513156&sdata=fud%2BSXyXxI62%2Fdy%2FFDc2nVRO%2Fqw2pCE%2FCaxDa9Fmpdo%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F8219351201770163726&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C22ee20d41e0845ae9dc808d7f68956c0%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637248942032965325&sdata=RdKq1edqjZljRTITNf%2FXrd42HEBW%2BfmNZ5Tfc3bJrDk%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F3736745649420579854&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C357320049eff4d25172008d7f5e95e5c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637248254972481077&sdata=hkdkZsG496JOgBfzOwzh65aPEfotVDvOP7HskadW5Cs%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcengage.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_xO1sFlsmSIKmfimyLjsAnw&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C5333809bfc4c44ff137e08d7f2b7e7dd%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637244743993199826&sdata=mjnMH%2BPpHxtEzymIJ5ys12Fg95L%2FwdOV0SGlPqgjNwA%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcoughlancompanies.zoom.us%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2F6815893953991%2FWN_7wKagIHuRdqAHGKEpVmGyg&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7Ceea8c679ff9e4a22c30308d7f771cc4d%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637249940444984133&sdata=xTW3Ynh%2BznlgBUHkpmRlOBdFAoa4dYQmh3KzRRLFKNw%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F5500743830908205070&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C51d334df29bc4692d38a08d7f5ea0b61%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637248257869000627&sdata=zMCydBL8Jbuq8Wnl95FWAgQ5DLEuJH5ep8liU5A0jj4%3D&reserved=0> 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<https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fattendee.gotowebinar.com%2Fregister%2F8966420974332667918&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C9c7d0604bd56412ba76408d7f5ea9afc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637248260277259181&sdata=aS1tDrbmr%2FUV4HbrAYmDE3gocA2e4ycUxf7qDhHqNJ0%3D&reserved=0> Liz Breed Michigan eLibrary Coordinator Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education 517-335-1497 | breedl@michigan.gov<mailto:breedl@michigan.gov> www.mel.org<http://www.mel.org/> | Follow MeL: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/mel.org/> and Twitter<https://twitter.com/meldotorg> May is Teacher Appreciation Month - recognizing outstanding educators. 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