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<p class="MsoNormal">Greetings!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I know many of you are often on the hunt for new tools and ideas to develop programming for your community, especially now that we’re exploring the new world of virtual programming. Did you know that you can find programming ideas and activities
in the MeL eResources? Take a look at MeL’s two new programming guides that make connections between MeL content and library programming ideas.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Here are a few examples of what you’ll find…<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Hosting a virtual author visit? Investigate NoveList’s robust collection of recommendations, genre guides, and author interviews.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Planning a storytime and want to include learning games or activities? Explore World Book Early Learning.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo4">Supporting job seekers in your community? Try the Resume Builder in LearningExpress Library.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Programming Guides<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fld.php%3Fcontent_id%3D57031801&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987285473&sdata=QRlWUM0liDFySC0q7Im6yOLlYgxTnyCp%2BKNmr5%2FsAf8%3D&reserved=0"><b>MeL
Connections for Youth Programming</b></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Program ideas are tagged with age categories… Early Childhood, School Age, Tweens, and Teens<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
Topics include author visits and book clubs, storytime, STEAM programs, summer reading, and career prep/test prep<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
There are suggestions for both virtual and in-person programs. Most, if not all, of the in-person ideas can be transitioned to a virtual environment.
<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><b><a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fld.php%3Fcontent_id%3D57757015&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987285473&sdata=U7y7CMyOtqu0bDMuuLYsaQxdWd2WkHddefoW3sGie0k%3D&reserved=0">MeL
Connections for Adult Programming</a></b><span class="MsoHyperlink"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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Topics include workforce development (exploring a new career and acquiring new skills), basic literacy for struggling readers, family history, health & wellness for seniors, DIY gardening, DIY home improvement, crafts, and small business.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo7">
There are suggestions for both virtual and in-person programs. Most, if not all, of the in-person ideas can be transitioned to a virtual environment.
<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h2><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Promotions Toolkit<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">Looking for easy ways to promote timely topics and resources in your community? Now that we’re doing more online, you may find that you’re sharing more on social media or via email newsletters and blog posts.
The resources in this toolkit support the marketing you do directly to your communities. The toolkit is a robust collection of templates, graphics, and copy so you don’t have to write your own, if you don’t want to.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt">You can use these materials just as they are, or if you are inspired by the ideas in toolkit you can create your own assets, either by modifying what’s in the toolkit, or by creating something from scratch. Graphics
templates can be edited in Photoshop or Canva.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fld.php%3Fcontent_id%3D57782064&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987295434&sdata=RA7IFuYSJ4O%2FfDgQY58wQD6oTKJkvlncu%2BOtQ%2FOzHzI%3D&reserved=0">Guide
to MeL Promotions Toolkit</a><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">
Visit <a href="https://gcc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmel.org%2Fstaff&data=02%7C01%7CBreedL%40michigan.gov%7C35f60e767808403fe56108d8692c3c30%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637374985987295434&sdata=WBcVHGpvRjX9qq0XpL0TgeAFp8L2UsECuDVoOoCAJoo%3D&reserved=0">
MeL’s Library Staff webpage</a> for access to:<o:p></o:p></li><ol style="margin-top:0in" start="1" type="a">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">
<b>print assets</b> supporting general MeL marketing. This includes MS Word templates for full page flyers, half page flyers, bookmarks, and a quarter-sheet notepad. Adobe InDesign files are also available.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">
<b>digital assets</b> supporting LearningExpress Library and MeLCat marketing. They include Facebook and Instagram post graphics and copy.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level2 lfo3">
<b>communication templates</b> supporting MeL connections for information literacy, back-to-school, summer fun, and career transitions. You will find email newsletter, blog post, and press release templates for each of these content areas.<o:p></o:p></li></ol>
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<h2><b><o:p> </o:p></b></h2>
<h2><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Samples<o:p></o:p></span></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now for the fun shiny part! Here are samples of some of the social media graphics to give you an idea of what is available.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="193" height="190" style="width:2.0083in;height:1.9833in" id="Picture_x0020_2" src="cid:image004.jpg@01D69BCA.ECE44410">
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<img border="0" width="190" height="190" style="width:1.9833in;height:1.9833in" id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image007.jpg@01D69BCA.ECE44410"><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great day,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Liz<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Liz Breed<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Michigan eLibrary Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Library of Michigan | Michigan Department of Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">517-335-1497 | <a href="mailto:breedl@michigan.gov">breedl@michigan.gov</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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