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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">ICYMI- today’s recording of READsquared on-boarding is available:
<a href="https://recordings.join.me/sjTp66f1P0K0Y8xulBN_zQ">https://recordings.join.me/sjTp66f1P0K0Y8xulBN_zQ</a>. Library of Michigan is providing the standard version of READsquared to MI public libraries with support by the Institute of Museum and Library
Services. Any additional add-on advanced options, such as their Bingo games, are available but your library will need to purchase those for a low-cost fee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Additional resources from READsquared:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Recorded Demo<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecordings.join.me%2FgjUH73R7HUyGBXamjYSfPw&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=YcggGIPoUXlSmZYRL2aHlz4PCd6jcVKvMVJ%2F4IiLH4k%3D&reserved=0">READsquared
Demo</a> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Training</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">READsquared wants to make sure your library has the proper training.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">R</span>ecorded onboarding and training are available in the Knowledge Base found under the Help menu in your Control Room:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.readsquared.com%2FR2KB%2FArticle.aspx%3Fid%3D10008&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ImphzaDRFdrdEahCdZif5J9kwnCGAnmR7szwm5EfziE%3D&reserved=0">https://portal.readsquared.com/R2KB/Article.aspx?id=10008</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Live training dates can be found here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fportal.readsquared.com%2Fr2kb%2FArticle.aspx%3Fid%3D10006&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=oFr3qWOoYyQ47j5mwMI2kpqE3iDIjA5ImuBWwgVlHzw%3D&reserved=0">https://portal.readsquared.com/r2kb/Article.aspx?id=10006</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">An introduction video can be viewed here:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Frecordings.join.me%2FJ-6bZSa8-kSvsZcrlctvmw&data=04%7C01%7CLancasterC5%40michigan.gov%7C3b7c54e82d5e440ac59708d9feb599bc%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637820878395823148%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=LAvc4H9phswq5R89tkyVfv1kdR1pjXMAA1zJcQCDQ2U%3D&reserved=0">https://recordings.join.me/J-6bZSa8-kSvsZcrlctvmw</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">Unlimited support is included in your subscription so please do not hesitate to email our support team (</span><a href="mailto:support@r2stg.zohosupport.com">support@r2stg.zohosupport.com</a><span style="color:black">)
with any questions</span> or if you need one-on-one training. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<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>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:blue;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) <br>
<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, March 29, 2022 9:05 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> miyouth@mcls.org; michlib-l@mail.mcls.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> READsquared Trainings March 31st & April 19th<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p style="margin:0in"><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%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=wK06trgNwWZShjyiMjwYC%2F8TDEhd5VJ%2F93ovk79EeuY%3D&reserved=0">
READsquared</a> for tracking their online reading programs through this coming year. The opportunity to submit a
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmistate.readsquared.com%2FSignup.aspx%3FState%3DMI%23!&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C6b0236058b7e4a7c8db408d9facadc77%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637816571451751642%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=KigW0PJFQYArqpqvQ7YMg3pcAZWJKGW0o2kXsKjLtQ0%3D&reserved=0">site
request is now open</a>,</span></strong> with the option to register for two live trainings scheduled for
<b>10am on March 31<sup>st</sup> or 2pm on April 19<sup>th</sup>.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">Please do not sign-up for a site without approval from, or being designated by, your library director.</span></strong><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Branches
need to sign up under their district, however branches <em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">can</span></em> individualize various programs within the platform.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Libraries that <strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">currently</span></strong> have a READsquared site
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">will renew at no charge</span></strong> with subscription dates of 3/1/22-2/28/23.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:11.5pt">If your library has signed up for READsquared 1/1/2022 or later and have:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:38.4pt;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">1.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Paid: READsquared will provide a full refund. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">2.<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:11.5pt">Not Paid: Whether you have received and invoice from READsquared or not, do NOT pay<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"> </span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">READsquared is provided in part thanks to the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.</span></i><i><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
<p style="margin:0in"><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.</span><span style="font-size:11.5pt"><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>
702 W. Kalamazoo St.<br>
Lansing, MI 48915</span><br>
<i><span style="color:black;background:white">My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See </span>
</i><a href="http://www.mypronouns.org/"><i><span style="color:blue;background:white">www.mypronouns.org</span></i></a><i><span style="color:black;background:white"> to learn more<b>.</b></span></i><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov">LancasterC5@michigan.gov</a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<b>|</b> </span><a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:blue">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Having a diverse selection of reading materials for all ages builds literacy skills, engagement, and greater understanding.<o:p></o:p></span></i></p>
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