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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Gale and MeL have teamed up to provide a FREE webinar series in April and May. Michigan library staff members are invited to join us to learn more about Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
and Gale Business: DemographicsNow. Free SCECH hours available to Michigan educators who attend the live webinars. Recordings will be sent to all who register in case you are unable to attend the live events. Information and registration links below. We look
forward to sharing these excellent eResources with you!<o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Promote Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints within your Learning Community (For Grades 9-12 Staff)<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">April 13, 2022 3:30-4:30<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">You have access to Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints through MeL. This extensive and valuable resource focuses on the varied viewpoints surrounding today’s most talked about topics, as well
as tools and features to support organized research. In this session, intended for high school library staff, we will discuss how to promote this resource to your learning community through best practices and our support site.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<a href="https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5lBwc6pcSLi-g7ESrlPFJA</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Leverage Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints Within the Science Classroom<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">April 27, 2022 3:30-4:30<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints provides access to pro-con information on many of the top-studied scientific topics, including Climate Change, Artificial Intelligence, and Genetic Modification.
The resource also contains valuable tools to support organized and effective research. Join this session, intended for high school librarians and science staff to review the content and tools within this resource.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Registration Link:
<a href="https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0FE2GTxUSiyrjbF6xcYHFw</span></a><b><o:p></o:p></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Top Ten Tools to Support Research Within Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">May 4, 2022 3:30-4:30<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Gale In Context: Opposing Viewpoints has many tools to support researchers from high school students to adult learners, including Highlights and Notes, Topic Finder, and Google/Microsoft Integrations.
Join this session, intended for high school, academic, and public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to engage learners and drive effective research.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Registration Link:
<a href="https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-AnvvVZ9SgOlyGyCTt8saw</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Discover Ways to Support All Patron Types with Gale Business: DemographicsNow<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">May 18, 2022 3:30-4:30<b>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Gale Business: DemographicsNow provides patrons with data and statistics for the entirety of the United States and allows for selection of Geographic Area and a large selection of variables to
build detailed reports. Tools within this resource can support many types of patrons, including small business owners, business students, potential entrepreneurs, and even general researchers. Join this session, intended for public library staff, to examine
real-world cases of how to support these different patron types.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Registration Link:
<a href="https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A"><span style="color:#0563C1">https://cengage.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fdfX3jfQw2P1sKF4tXK1A</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%"><b>Top Ten Tools within Gale Business: DemographicsNow<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">May 25, 2022 3:30-4:30<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:8.0pt;line-height:105%">Gale Business: DemographicsNow is a powerful and expansive resource providing up to date demographic information on businesses, spending habits, and more within the United States. Join this session,
intended for public library staff, to explore the top ten tools to support your patrons.<o:p></o:p></p>
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