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<h1>Accessing Britannica School Just Got Easier!<o:p></o:p></h1>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto">As hopefully you all know, Michigan eLibrary (MeL) recently added the exciting content of Britannica School. In particular, Michigan residents have access to the following databases from Britannica: Britannica
School, Elementary, Middle, High, and Learning Zone. Within each database, teachers have access to lesson plans based on current Common Core standards, and have the ability to search based on standard.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto">There is now fast, easy, and obvious access to Britannica School! Sharing Apps are now available for both iOS and Chrome devices. These apps place an icon on the user’s device that links them directly to
Britannica School. The directions on how to install the App are attached.<span style="color:#1F497D">
</span>Please feel free to share widely!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto">If you have any questions about MeL, please email either Deb Renee Biggs, MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator at:
<a href="mailto:biggsd@michigan.gov">biggsd@michigan.gov</a> or Christine Schneider, MeL Education Specialist at:
<a href="mailto:CSchneider.mel@gmail.com">CSchneider.mel@gmail.com</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto">You may also access any of Britannica School's complimentary webinars! Find dates and topics here: <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto"> <a href="http://info.eb.com/professional-development/free-training-webinars/">http://info.eb.com/professional-development/free-training-webinars/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#7030A0">D. R. Biggs, MA AMLS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">MeL & Library Outreach Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">Library of Michigan/Michigan Department of Education<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Book Antiqua",serif;color:#1F497D">517-373-4466<br>
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