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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan is providing public libraries across Michigan
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.readsquared.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C2a3d0312b3eb4d92844808d9efc7101a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637804460804384447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=d8zcHsoc4CZ7od%2FvEVyG%2BwON76yPWcLJBsXYFSoU0uw%3D&reserved=0">
READsquared</a> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year (details in the email below). The opportunity to submit a
<b><a href="https://mistate.readsquared.com/Signup.aspx?State=MI#!">site request is now open</a>,</b> with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for 10am on March 31<sup>st</sup> or 2pm on April 19<sup>th</sup>.
<b>Please do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by your, library director.</b> Branches need to sign up under their district, however branches
<i>can</i> individualize various programs within the platform.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Libraries already using READsquared will keep their current sites and should be contacted about refunds directly by READsquared. This support will have the option to be renewed by LM on an annual basis. READsquared
is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Please let me know if you have any further questions about the process. READsquared will answer platform/set-up questions on the live trainings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt;line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Library of Michigan<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Michlib-l <a href="mailto:michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org">
michlib-l-bounces@mcls.org</a> <b>On Behalf Of </b>Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) via Michlib-l<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, February 14, 2022 9:30 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> <a href="mailto:michlib-l@mail.mcls.org">michlib-l@mail.mcls.org</a>; <a href="mailto:miyouth@mcls.org">
miyouth@mcls.org</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Michlib-l] Online reading challenge platform announcement!<br>
<b>Importance:</b> High<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The Library of Michigan will be providing public libraries across Michigan
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.readsquared.com%2F&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C2a3d0312b3eb4d92844808d9efc7101a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637804460804384447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=d8zcHsoc4CZ7od%2FvEVyG%2BwON76yPWcLJBsXYFSoU0uw%3D&reserved=0">
READsquared</a> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year. The opportunity to submit a
<b>site request will begin on March 1</b>, with two live trainings scheduled for late March and mid-April, so look for a message from Cathy Lancaster with the sign-up link in the coming weeks.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A few key points:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">READsquared will help libraries import any files from other online platforms, such as 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten or past registrants that created
accounts for summer reading.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Pre-created programs are set-up to choose from and libraries will be able to adjust all program defaults to meet their needs, or, if you choose to design
your own from scratch, the estimated staff time on program design is less than 2 hours.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">A Mobile App is available.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Reading recommendations, booklists, and the ability to link to your catalog is available.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">READsquared also offers the ability to track “paper program” participation, so libraries can easily collect data.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fdrive%2Ffolders%2F1hgLn79y-abOdcTD-c2vSI_OMQaUeIvh8%3Fusp%3Dsharing&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C2a3d0312b3eb4d92844808d9efc7101a%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637804460804384447%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=h%2BJWqAmUrnkEndoJJ%2Bbef6UE2QC%2F5j%2BjkmP1lHyRIRc%3D&reserved=0">Flyers
for more information on READsquared for review</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Not sure your library want to commit to a site? Feel free to review an
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earlier recorded demo</a> of READsquared.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If your library already maintains READsquared, they will be in touch on a library-to-library basis about refunding any pre-paid invoices.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">LM requested quotes in January from 5 online challenge providers and received 3 responses, out of which READsquared was selected for the support they will provide Michigan’s public libraries. This support
will have the option to be renewed by LM on an annual basis. READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">I will be posting more information in the next few weeks, so please stay tuned.<br>
Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:5.0pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:#2E74B5">Cathy Lancaster</span></b><span style="color:#2E74B5"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><span style="color:black">Youth Services Coordinator</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
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