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<p class="MsoNormal">Field codes are a useful tool to use when searching many of the MeL databases for specific information. Lexile® levels are great to use for identifying the reading level of a book, especially for younger people. The field code for Lexile®
in the EBSCO products from MeL is <b>LX</b>. We’ve created a handy, very general, interactive guide that you can use to help elementary-age students make selections for books that are in their range. Additionally, we’ve included some sample searches to get
you started. <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Se6MarW9iNmKq_-2SHRmkiA-PVPKlO3133k1acsdwk/edit">
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you have questions about searching by Lexile® or the eResources in MeL, please contact us at
<a href="mailto:melerhelp@mcls.org">melerhelp@mcls.org</a>. If you would like to schedule a training with your school or library, please contact us at
<a href="https://www.mcls.org/mel/mel-databases/mel-engagementtraining-request/">
mcls.org/melrequest</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Ann<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#5C6273">Ann Kaskinen<br>
MeL Engagement Specialist K12<br>
Midwest Collaborative <i>for</i> Library Services (MCLS)<br>
(800) 530-9019 ext 150<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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